Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police Disciplinary Tribunal has halted the trial of three police officers accused of mismanaging a murder case in Wakiso. Two officers Joseph Kamukama, the Officer in Charge –OC Wakiso police station and Patrick Mugume, OC for Kisimbiri police post and Police Constable Isaac …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fellow Christians, on this day of 3rd June 2020, I wish to join all Christians in Uganda to commemorate the spiritual significance of the martyrdom of the faithful who chose to face death rather than recant their faith. The Uganda Martyrs have been celebrated over …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Resident District Commissioner Joseph Erick Sakwa has filed a notice of appeal following a high court ruling directing him to vacate office. His decision comes a few hours after the Jinja High court Judge Jeanne Rwakakooko dismissed with costs an application filed by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As public transport partially reopens on Thursday, 4th June, only registered taxis will be allowed on the road. The development comes after a decision was made during a meeting held on Tuesday between the Minister for Works and Transport, Edward Katumba Wamala, Kampala Ministers, …

Mutukula, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inadequate space at the Ministry of Health port laboratory in Mutukula is frustrating the COVID-19 testing exercise and control measures at the border post. The Ministry of Health last month commissioned a modern laboratory using the Genexpert technology at Mutukula border to support rapid …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has appealed to Ugandans to emulate the Uganda Martyrs’ on unity amidst trials and persecution occasioned by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Kazimba was today delivering his maiden Martyrs’ day sermon at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Musa Ssekaana is the new Deputy Head of the High Court Civil Division. He replaces Justice Michael Elubu, according to a June 1, 2020, appointment letter signed by the Principal Judge, Dr Flavian Zeija. “By copy of this letter, Honorable Justice Michael Elubu …

Elegu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has commenced testing of members of the community around the Elegu border post in Amuru district. The town which shares a common border with South Sudan approximately 100 kilometres north of Gulu has in recent weeks recorded a spike in …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 workers under Katosi water project in Mukono district are protesting the deduction of their salaries without prior communication. The workers, including welders, carpenters and builders have laid down their tools since Tuesday. The 350 billion Shillings Katosi water project is being …

Paris, France | AFP | Lawyers for Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga have called on UN prosecutors to end their international case and allow him to be tried in France where he was arrested. Described as Africa’s most wanted man, Kabuga is accused of financing the 1994 Rwanda genocide and was arrested at his home …