Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Busoga North has blocked a consultative meeting by National Unity Platform-NUP President, Robert Kyagulanyi in Kamuli district. Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine was slated to hold a meeting on Wednesday at Kananage Primary School, in Northern Division, Kamuli municipality, however, police deployed heavily …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country awaits the outcome of the 9th National Population Census, many Ugandans have been left asking many questions, especially regarding the importance and accuracy of the exercise. The period set for the enumeration was extended from May 19 to May 25, to cater …

MOSCOW, Russia | TASS | Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping said a firm NO to the West’s diktat during the Russian leader’s visit to China, Alexey Maslov, the director of the Institute of Asian and African Countries at the Moscow State University, has told TASS. “Positions …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The officer in charge and a police constable attached to Nyanja police post in Maziba sub county, Kabale district are in trouble for fatally shooting a revealer. OC Sergeant John Tumwesigye,59, and PC James Owomuhangi, are currently held at Kabale Central police station are accused …

However, the number of individuals storing cash at home for long-term savings has risen from 27% to 44%, signaling potential distrust in formal financial institutions Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mobile money, Savings, and Credit Cooperatives Organizations (SACCOs) have emerged as the leading drivers of financial inclusion, according to latest …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 27- Year old Felix Kamwesiga who has been missing for five days has been found dead. Kamwesiga is a nephew to the former Deputy Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana. According to the  Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, Kamwesiga’s body was found at Mulago …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government to transform one of its football pitches into a modern training facility for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. The facility, located near the university’s main building, will be one of …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Chelsea have parted with coach Mauricio Pochettino and his coaching staff after just one season, the club announced on Tuesday. Chelsea announced the news with a brief statement on their official website saying: “Chelsea FC can confirm that the club and Mauricio Pochettino have mutually …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s cricket team captain Brian Masaba says his squad have the potential to cause some major upsets at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. 20 teams will compete in the World Cup, which will be held in the West Indies and the United States from …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda shut down two key hydropower plants in the eastern part of the country on Tuesday after a floating “island” of weeds moved toward the installations. Umeme Limited, the country’s main electricity distributor, said in a statement that the floating weeds had appeared at the …