Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | African utility CEOs have called for transformative leadership to drive investment and self-sufficiency in the water and sanitation sector. The CEOs made the call at the CEO Forum, held on the sidelines of the 22nd African Water and Sanitation Association International Congress and …
Read More »Zimbabwe Human Rights body concludes Uganda visit, impressed by IG CMS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A delegation from the Zimbabwe Human Right Commission (ZHRC) has concluded a three-day learning visit to Uganda, with a commitment to tap into the technical skills of the Inspectorate of Government (IG) to automate their systems back home. This followed a session on Tuesday afternoon, …
Read More »DP picks Mubiru for Kawempe North by-election
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party (DP) has officially endorsed Henry Kasakya Mubiru as its flag bearer in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The announcement was made by Kennedy Mutenyo, the head of DP’s election committee, at the party’s headquarters on Balintuma Road, Mengo. Mutenyo highlighted Kasakya’s impressive …
Read More »🟥 BREAKING NEWS: Besigye in High Court tomorrow
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Hearing of an application for habeas corpus in the case of Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale earlier scheduled for next week, has now been moved to tomorrow at 9 am at TWED Towers. The hearing will set the stage for moving the …
Read More »Parliament discussing Besigye
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENTE | The government has admitted that the situation of the former presidential candidate, Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye is alarming. This was during Tuesday’s plenary sitting in which the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among questioned the government side about steps taken to comply with the Supreme …
Read More »High Court finally ready to receive Besigye case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has set February 25, 2025, to decide on an application seeking the unconditional release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former physician turned political opponent of President Yoweri Museveni. The hearing is set for midday before Dr. Douglas Singiza. On …
Read More »Commonwealth unhappy with continued detention of Dr Besigye
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Patricia Scotland KC says they are saddened and deeply concerned by the continued detention of Dr Kizza Besigye in Uganda. A statement from the Commonwealth headquarters quoted the Commonwealth Secretary-General saying that “Uganda is a long-standing and much-valued member of the …
Read More »Museveni writes to Bazzukulu about a quick trial for Besigye
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said he wants a quick trial for Besigye “so that facts come out.” LETTER IN FULL Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. I have seen the concern by some Ugandans regarding the remanding of Dr. Besigye for the very serious offences …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda sponsors 10 golfers for prestigious 2025 Magical Kenya Open
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing Ugandan golf talent by sponsoring a team of 10 players to compete in the esteemed 2025 Absa Magical Kenya Open. The golfers will participate in the Pro-Am event on February 19, ahead of the main …
Read More »Russia expects US to detail Trump’s position on Ukraine in Riyadh
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia | TASS | Russia expects the US delegation to detail President Donald Trump’s position on the Ukrainian settlement at the talks in Riyadh, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told reporters. “We know Trump’s position [on Ukraine]. Today we expect it to be explained in detail to …
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