Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has said Uganda People’s Defence Forces UPDF is ready to build a strong military in Central African Republic -CAR. Gen Mbadi Monday evening said the Memorandum of Understanding UPDF signed with CAR at the beginning of …

Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been heightened in Dokolo district ahead of the District Woman MP polls on Thursday. According to the Regional Police Commander of North Kyoga, Deo Obura, each sub county and town council in Dokolo district is manned by District Police Commanders (DPCs) drawn from …

Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the opposition political parties have warned against vote rigging in the forthcoming by-election in Dokolo district. The seat became vacant following the passing of the former Woman MP Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal on January 18th, 2024. Referring to how things unfolded during the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Paul Wamana a former Theatre Assistant at Arua Regional Hospital to Luzira Prison on charges of  corruption having solicited and received a bribe to operate a baby. Wamana a resident of Anzuu Cell, Ayivu West Division  in …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN has provided substantial support to the Heta Community Skilling Center in Jinja city, with operational equipment, internet connectivity, and WiFi worth 20 million Shillings. The donation includes industrial sewing and embroidery machines, computers, a phone repairing machine, and a free mifi, enhancing learning opportunities …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda-ICPAU have asked agencies to practice ethical accounting practices, which will promote improved services in the community. This was the call at the second annual Public Finance Management-PFM conference in Jinja City on Wednesday. The PFM …

Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Tuesday, the Principal Judge, Justice Flavian Zeija, inaugurated the Bushenyi High Court Circuit, marking a significant milestone in providing accessible justice to the local communities of Greater Bushenyi. This circuit is part of a broader initiative by the Judiciary to establish 17 new High …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Services Registration Bureau (URSB) has embarked on the mass registration of informal businesses in the West Nile region. The move is aimed at addressing business informality among entrepreneurs and small business owners in the sub-region and the entire country. During a stakeholder engagement …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Anti-Human Trafficking Office at the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has launched an investigation into the trafficking of 14 Burundians, allegedly orchestrated by Pieri Ndayisenga and Shaban Serungaya. The duo is accused of selling the victims to a farmer in Gomba district, promising …

ARUSHA, Tanzania | Xinhua | China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Tanzanian Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports to construct a football stadium in Tanzania’s northern city of Arusha for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. “Upon its completion, the stadium …