Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 45 students of Kyambogo University have petitioned the High Court in Kampala seeking an interim injunction restraining the institution from holding the 17th graduation ceremony. The students led by Kenneth Masereka want the graduation that is slated to start on September 21st to September 23rd …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vincent Muwonge, a crime preventer in Masaka town is in trouble for misleading police in their investigations into the recent wave of murders in the greater Masaka sub-region. Muwonge is in custody at Ssaza prison facility in Masaka on charges of giving false information to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The proprietor of Price and King auditing firm, Francis Onebe has denied ever employing a maid as police grills him over the remains of a second person found inside a bag which was retrieved from a septic tank last week. Onebe’s home is on Kaggwa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic party has called for immediate resignation and interrogation of Ministry of Internal Affairs Minister General Kahinda Otafiire, over statements he made in connection to the Masaka killings. While appearing on television on Thursday, Otafiire mentioned and insinuated that if the ruling National Resistance …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was no shortage of drama and intrigue as the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage started with a bang. Young Boys, Bayern and holders Chelsea were among the teams earning eye-catching victories. Group E Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Julian Nagelsmann’s side served notice that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Renowned court bailiff Moses Kirunda has been charged afresh by the General Court Martial in Makindye on charges of murdering city businessman Magid Mugwanya. Kirunda who allegedly demolished St Peters Church Ndeeba in 2020 first appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrates Court last month over …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bolt Uganda has added a 12-hour time cap for drivers on the ride-hailing platform. The working time limit is in place to ensure that drivers arrive for trips energized and rejuvenated. The restriction on the number of hours also allows drivers to prioritize other engagements …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Special Investigations Unit-SIU Kireka is holding three suspects on allegations of attempting to buy a two-month-old baby for a suspected South Sudanese trafficker in Kampala. The suspects are Gerald Akankwasa, a Wakiso based medical doctor, Kenneth Kayondo and Christine Nambi. Police detectives picked up …

Buvuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If for whatever reason you find yourself on Buvuma Islands district, pray that you don’t get admitted to hospital for you may not be comfortable having to lie side by side with a dead body should a patient near you die and the relatives take …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he will observe self-isolation for a certain period of time in connection with the COVID-19 cases detected in his entourage. Putin voiced his decision during a phone conversation with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, the Kremlin said in a press …