At the time of his disappearance, Twine had handed in his resignation and was officially going to be discharged from the police force in September, as he reportedly aims to stand for a parliamentary seat in next year’s general elections. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The wife former Criminal …

BOOK REVIEW | THE INDEPENDENT | Donald J. Trump is a figure who continues to divide opinion and dominate headlines. His life—marked by monumental successes, relentless controversies, and an undeniable influence on American and global politics—demands more than a cursory glance. Trump Unyielding, authored by Newton Isaac and published by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heightened security deployment in the city center to quell anticipated unrest related to the Anti-UPDF Amendment Bill 2025. A joint security team comprising officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Traffic Police, and Uganda Police Force — including the Field Force Unit, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT, URN & PARLIAMENT MEDIA | Parliament sits today for the second reading of The Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025. HERE BELOW are LIVE UPDATES 🟧 Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has led a walkout …

Africa’s fintech sector is seeing a surge in deal-making as firms race to dominate the continent’s booming cash transfer and digital payments market, projected to hit US$1.5 trillion by 2030 SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Fierce competition in Africa’s digital and cross-border payment sector is fuelling a wave of …

A case that might redefine how this country views advocates’ compensation is snaking its way through the higher courts. COMMENT | ANTHONY NATIF | For nearly a year, hundreds of pensioners with the help of  the Public Square and public spirited lawyers like Stanley Okecho and Isabella Nakiyonga have been traversing …

The factory’s chief executive officer, revealed that they plan to invest sh45 million in purchasing local mangoes, with each kilogram priced at sh300 Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti Fruit Processing Factory has taken a significant step by purchasing and processing local mangoes from farmers in the Teso Sub-region  …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local government leaders in Luwero district have asked for a special audience with President Yoweri Museveni during his upcoming PDM tour of the region, citing a need to raise long-standing, unfulfilled government pledges. Museveni is expected to tour districts in Greater Luwero beginning today, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prosecution has filed fresh criminal charges against Godfrey Muwumuza , 43, a teacher from Kabojja Junior School, who is accused of sexually abusing one of his male pupils during a recent school tour. Muwumuza was arraigned before Buganda Road Court a fortnight ago on charges of attempted …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti High Court has sentenced 34-year-old David Okello to 55 years in prison for the crimes of rape and simple robbery, in a judgment that the court says should serve as a stern warning to society. Soroti High Court Resident Judge Boniface Wamala, while …