EIJING | Xinhua |  At the just-concluded sessions of China’s top legislature and top political advisory body, or the “two sessions,” Chinese President Xi Jinping called for major moves to deepen reform to inject strong impetus into promoting high-quality development, arousing heated discussions among the media and the public. So, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has withdrawn corruption charges against three suspects who were facing trial alongside Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono. Those set free are Geoffrey Sseremba, Deogratius Masagazi, and Tracy Atuhirwe, all officials from the Office of the Prime Minister. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have interrogated Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials regarding a loss of Shs180 million incurred in a contract related to the gorilla permit system. The inquiry was prompted by revelations …

Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty-two-year-old Denis Arinaitwe, a tailor has been handed 70 years in jail after pleading guilty to the murder on the same day of his two girlfriends. Arinaitwe first  strangled to death Sarah Naturinda, a student at Kabale University in her room in Rwamukundi village, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herbert Anderson Burora, the embattled Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, has handed over his office, emphasizing that he chose conscience over remaining in his job. He officially handed over the office to Maureen Keita, the Kampala Central Division Deputy RCC on Monday, as directed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Division of the High Court in Kampala has sentenced Elijah Kimera to 40 years in jail for preying on his followers and defiling a 16-year-old girl with whom he fathered twins and also infected with HIV. The court, presided over by Lady Justice …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Henry Arinaitwe, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration at Makerere University, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between student leaders and the University Council to address issues affecting students. He made these remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yusuf Nyanzi, who has been in and out of Luzira Prison for eight years facing charges in three high-profile cases, has been acquitted by the International Crimes Division of the High Court on the attempted murder of Works and Transport Minister General Katumba Wamala. Alongside …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and the electricity distributor Umeme are embroiled in a dispute over the recurring water issue in Luwero Town Council, Luwero District. By Sunday afternoon, households connected to the NWSC system had endured four days …

The overall winners  Women 1. Kareen Chemusto 2. Annet Chesang 3. Saibi Chebet Men 1. Philip Kiptoo 2. Brian Ategeka 3. Aggrey Agaba Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Philip Kiptoo won the Absa KH3-7 Hills Run on Sunday in a time of 1:13:36 to win himself a plot of land as …