Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The National Unity Platform (NUP) has strongly condemned the security forces for blocking access to its headquarters in Makerere on Monday, thereby halting the planned launch of its youth mobilization campaign on Monday. The campaign, dubbed the “Youth Protest Vote” campaign, was intended to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Public Service, Muruli Mukasa, has warned youth against political intolerance and radicalism, saying it risks their safety. Muruli, who was presiding over a security meeting in Jinja City, said that rather than focusing their energies on productive politics, some youth are engaging …

The growing number of cardinals from Africa eligible to vote in the upcoming papal election, along with a rising number of Catholics on the continent, signals promise for those hoping for an African Pope. Here, bird story agency looks at which African cardinal might be chosen. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD …

MOSCOW | Xinhua & TASS |  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a three-day truce starting from midnight May 8 (2100 GMT May 7). The Kremlin said that Putin had ordered a full cessation of hostilities to mark the 80th anniversary of Russia’s Victory Day, which falls on May …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the death of their former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sam Omalla, who passed away at the age of 64. Omalla, who had been battling prostate cancer and kidney failure, died on Monday morning at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has partnered with FMU for the 2025 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally (POAUR), by injecting sh80million to the event. This year’s rally doubles as the second round on the African Rally Championship (ARC) and also the third round on the National Rally …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plascon Uganda, in partnership with Precious Impex, has officially opened a new Colour Hero Store in Arua City, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its presence in the West Nile region and enhancing service delivery to both professional painters and individual customers. The grand …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journey to the Boardroom (JTB) celebrated the achievements of its 2025 cohort and announced new initiatives aimed at advancing inclusive leadership during a grand black-tie event at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on April 25. The event marked a significant milestone for JTB, a leadership …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Through its MTN Foundation, MTN Uganda has partnered with Code Compass Foundation to boost digital access for girls and young learners by handing over a fully equipped computer laboratory in Mbuya, Nakawa Division. The initiative is part of MTN’s ongoing Digital Access Program …

South Africa and Morrocco win Africa Junior Boys and Girls golf Tunis, Tunisia | THE INDEPENDENT | South Africa Junior golfers have won the boys category of the 25th edition of the All Africa Junior Golf Team Championships held at the Residence Golf Course in Tunis Tunisia. This is a …