Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kaliro District have arrested two people over allegations of cattle theft. The suspects have been identified as Bwambale Moses, a resident of Kamwanyi Zone in Gayaza, and Muhwezi Living, a resident of Kazinga along Gayaza Road, all in Wakiso District. They were …

Ambassador Jan Sadek commends the work of the Ugandan Human Rights Commission Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Activist and law student Aloikin Praise Opoloje, 25, has been named the winner of the EU Human Rights Defenders’ Award 2025. The award, which was presented during a ceremony on Thursday at the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has expunged from its records two affidavits of witnesses whom the Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, had presented to defend his election victory. The affidavits were on Thursday expunged by the Civil Division Judge Bernard Namanya …

Raxio Data Centre Launches Landmark Report on Uganda’s Data Centre Landscape in 2024/5 Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES |  The recent decision by International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to back Raxio’s record $100 million investment in Sub-Saharan Africa, is yet the strongest indicator …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga East have intensified sensitisation to promote road safety across the major highways in Eastern Uganda. They include Iganga-Tororo, Iganga-Tirinyi and Musita-Lumino roads. The sensitisation drives involve public barazas in commuter taxi parks and motorcycle stages, with traffic police personnel tipping motorists …

Govt Forms National Strategic Communication Committee to Coordinate Messaging 🟨 NSCC  Simon Kaheru – chairperson Edith Nakalema Doreen Katusiime Dr. Charles Olaro Sandor Walusimbi Allan Mugisha Colonel Deo Akiiki ACP Rusoke Kituuma Marcella Karekye Amos Wekesa Margaret Kafeero Ofwono Opondo Cleopas Ndorere Charlotte Kemigyisha Amina Zawedde Emmanuel Ainebyoona Kampala, Uganda …

  TRIPOLI | Xinhua) |  The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said the escalating violence in and around the Libyan capital Tripoli over the past two days threatens to impact nearly half a million children. “UNICEF has received reports that children, families, and medical staff were stranded in hospitals …

ISTANBUL | Xinhua |  Ukrainian and Russian delegations were expected to meet for peace talks on Thursday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared for a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Upon arriving in Ankara, Zelensky told reporters that Ukraine’s delegation included top-level representatives from the Foreign …

  UBOS releases 2023/24 UNHS Report  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) today unveiled the findings of the Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2023/24 at Hotel Africana, revealing significant improvements in poverty reduction alongside persistent challenges in education, healthcare, and employment. The report was officially launched by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has been honoured with two prestigious accolades, “Best CSR Bank Uganda” and “Best Community Engagement ESG Initiative in Uganda”, at the 2025 Global Banking and Finance Awards. These awards recognise Absa Bank Uganda’s broad and sustained impact across key areas, including the …