Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has commenced the trial of State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agness Nandutu, who stands accused of posession of  suspected property belonging to a Karamoja iron sheets project. The prosecution alleges that during June 2022, at the office of the Prime …

Kigali, Rwanda | XINHUA | Rwanda has taken a decision to eliminate science practicals from their national examinations, citing long-standing concerns over the lack of well-equipped laboratories in schools. Rwanda’s Education Ministry announced the policy change, stating that starting this academic year, science practicals will no longer be a requirement in …

UN, New York US | Xinhua | In a short statement released by his spokesperson, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the coup in Niger. “The secretary-general is following closely the situation in Niger. He condemns in the strongest terms any effort to seize power by force and to undermine …

New York, US | Xinhua |  The U.S. dollar fell on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely-expected interest rate hike. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.49 percent to 100.9027 in late trading. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to raise …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has issued a warrant of arrest against Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Rubaga North former Parliamentary Candidate Samuel Lubega Mukaaku. This is after they failed to show up in court for the second time to face trial on charges of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Microfinance Support Centre – MSC, is facing intense scrutiny over the unlawful disbursement of 4.1 billion Shillings to different Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations – SACCOs. Parliament’s Public Accountability Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and Enterprises – COSASE led by Joel Ssenyonyi …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Timber traders whose property was destroyed by fire in Mbarara City say they lost more than one billion shillings. The fire that broke out on Friday on Major Victor Bwana Road, destroyed timber and timber products. After the incident, Robert Kanusu, the Deputy Mbarara …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Acholi Subregion are expected to tap knowledge on some of the latest innovations in farming as the Northern Uganda Agricultural Expo returns to Gulu City. The second edition of the agricultural exhibition kicked off on Wednesday in Pece Stadium in Gulu City …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A reconciliation meeting convened to end the leadership wrangles in Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural Institution has once again confirmed Jude Mike Mudoma as Umukuka III. This marks the third time that the clan heads have confirmed Mudoma to succeed the late cultural leader, Bob …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Theft and vandalism by the community are affecting the growth of a variety of herbs at a farm managed by Gulu University’s Department of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Studies (PharmBiotec). The department initiated the traditional medicines unit in 2017 to help the community get alternative …