Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The war of words between National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, and Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Mathias Mpuuga is far from over. A few hours after the former Leader of the Opposition declined to resign over the controversial 500 million Service …

UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua |  Five countries are committed to providing personnel for an international police force to help Haiti battle gang violence, a UN spokesman said on Thursday. The world body received Benin’s official confirmation on Wednesday of their intent to support the Multinational Security Support mission with 1,500 …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Aspirants eyeing Parliamentary seats in Luwero district have started early campaigns ahead of nominations next year. According to the Electoral Commission Road Map, Parliamentary candidates’ nominations shall be held on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th of September 2025. Polling shall be held on a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The sound, the instrumentalists, group coordination and choice of music was top notch last night as Double Black took the Roast and Rhyme enjoyments closer to consumers at the Bell Roast and Rhyme band night at Tales bar and lounge in Bukoto. This was a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo, has criticized the enrollment and admission of unqualified students in health training institutions across the country. Muyingo said that the ministry is also aware, through reports and complaints, of some students resorting to using different results …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The government has made a U-turn on its commitment to construct Akii-Bua Stadium to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. In November, the government committed to constructing the Stadium in Lira City, but not specifically for hosting the African Cup of Nations …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga has said he will not step aside as a Parliamentary Commissioner as demanded by his party National Unity Platform (NUP) following accusations of abuse of office.  He has instead accused his party leaders of trying to …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Administrators of private schools in the Masaka region are appealing to the government for direct support to procure instructional materials needed in conducting lessons and examinations under the new lower secondary curriculum. The administrators under the umbrella of Southern Buganda Private Schools Association are …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Advocates for sustainable food systems in Africa have launched a program that aims at empowering consumers to demand the most appropriate food policies by 2026. The initiative dubbed “Transforming the African Food System to Sustainability (TAFS)” project specifically aims to promote healthy and “culturally …

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT |  Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Airtel Africa has been awarded A Honorary Knighthood, the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), by King Charles III, in recognition of his contribution towards promoting India-UK business relations. The KBE is one of …