Equity Group spearheads regional trade and investment mission to Uganda and Tanzania Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank has been hailed for mobilizing entrepreneurs from 17 countries to visit the country, a remarkable step towards deepening investment in Uganda. “Equity bank’s commitment to wealth creation and prosperity for Africans through access …
Read More »CHRIS MAGEZI: ‘Security forces closely monitoring emerging rebel groups’
UPDF claims Germany Ambassador involved in clandestine activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Colonel Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Information of the Ministry of Defence and UPDF, has in a statement warned of “subversive cells that are actively luring unsuspecting youths into rebel activities in and …
Read More »UN envoy asks Museveni to respect Supreme Court decision, reject army bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has expressed concern at the passing in Uganda’s Parliament of proposed legislation to allow civilians be tried in military courts. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (Amendment Bill) 2025, which was passed May 20th by parliament …
Read More »Activists call out Tanzania over inhumane treatment of rights activists
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Civil Society Organisations’ Forum (EACSOF) has castigated the government of Tanzania over its treatment of human rights activists from the East African Community (EAC). The group voiced its “deepest concern regarding the detention, denial of entry, and deportation” of citizens of …
Read More »Uganda adopts Community Mental Health Model amid severe shortage of psychiatrists
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With only 20 psychiatrists serving a population of over 46 million, the Ministry of Health has announced a shift in its mental healthcare strategy, emphasizing community-based care to ease pressure on national facilities like Butabika National Referral Hospital. Speaking at a press conference on …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others 20/May/2025
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and via @TonyNatif **** On Tuesday 20th May 2025, this matter got another adjournment to June 10th 2025. Reason: a combination of the unavailability of the judge, Rosette Comfort Kania who has …
Read More »Gulu City to organize their own Oktoberfest
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu City is preparing to host its first-ever Oktoberfest, which will display the rich cultural heritage of the Acholi people. Organised by Gulu City and partners, the Oktoberfest will take place from October 6th to 14th and seeks to foster pride in Acholi heritage, …
Read More »Day of drama in court, Besigye’s lawyers storm out in protest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing the jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola have walked out of the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court protesting the lack of instructions to proceed without their head, Martha Karua. They argued they did not know why they …
Read More »Stanbic to facilitate Quality Chemicals’ construction of second factory
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil) is set to construct a second factory after it secured financing from Stanbic Bank. Qcil, Uganda’s leading manufacture of essential drugs like HIV antiretroviral pills and antimalarials, secured the $36 million (sh133 Billion ) debt facility from Stanbic Bank …
Read More »POATE 2025: Uganda Waragi renews its sponsorship for Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s heritage gin, Uganda Waragi has renewed its sponsorship for the 4-day Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) at the Speke Resort Munyonyo convention centre. This marks the second year of support for the prestigious tourism event running from the 20th to the 24th …
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