Mudiobole, who appeared frail and subdued during the court proceedings, denied all charges. His lawyer, Samuel Kyozila, told the court that Mudiobole had been held incommunicado for several days, which had negatively affected his physical and mental health. Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) mobilizer for …

SACRAMENTO, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump confronted visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday with conspiracy theories on “white genocide” in South Africa, which Ramaphosa firmly denied. During their meeting in the Oval Office, Trump accused South Africa of “white genocide” and unfair land …

    TOURISM FEATURE | A new chapter in luxury travel has taken flight with the launch of ELEVATE, Uganda’s first luxury helicopter safari adventure. This exclusive experience, born from a collaboration between Nile Safari Lodge, Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA), and NOVAM Ltd., offers travellers a chance to witness the …

    President Museveni hails Parliament for passing the UPDF AmendmentBbill, says clean politics and peace have transformed Uganda  Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated members of Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. “I want to congratulate the Members …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  The Central Party Literature Press has published a new collection of articles on studying Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The new collection, compiled by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a powerful convergence that placed Indigenous knowledge at the heart of Africa’s development agenda, the African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN), in collaboration with Carleton University and the Mastercard Foundation, has hosted the maiden Annual International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Restorative …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in the country, recently celebrated another 30 drivers as part of its ongoing “Omunene W’ekkubo” campaign. This marks the sixth week of the initiative, which recognizes the vital role drivers play in connecting Uganda. …

COMMENT | INNOCENT B. NATUKUNDA | As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, the atmosphere is increasingly tainted by a disturbing surge in abductions and illegal arrests, particularly of opposition members and youth activists. These practices are not only a direct affront to human rights and civil liberties but …

Ministry of foreign affairs  and Uganda Breweries and ink partnership to supply UBL products to Uganda’s missions abroad Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has signed a 5-year MoU with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to supply Ugandan missions abroad with Uganda’s iconic gin, Uganda Waragi, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MARU Credit, a leading Tier IV financial institution, has announced an exciting back-to-school campaign that will see customers and parents win free school fees for a year. The “Back-to-School With MARU” campaign will see customers and parents who take out affordable school fees loans, …