Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A violent panga-wielding gang raided homes in Namugongo Nsawo Zone over the weekend, leaving several residents severely injured and hospitalized, while others lost valuables worth millions. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, has sparked outrage among residents, who are now demanding …
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Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bulambuli District National Resistance Movement (NRM) party office has summoned the three sub-county registrars over the inflation of voter registers. Last week, members from four villages in Sotti sub-county, Bulambuli District, specifically, noticed that the displayed voter numbers were significantly lower than the actual numbers …
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The Promise of a speedy trial hits its first roadblock as court doesn’t proceed as earlier scheduled. COURT NOTES | VIA @TonyNatif | On February 21 2025, the High Court (Criminal Division) of Uganda sat and made a ruling denying Molly Katanga bail, despite finding that she was of advanced age, had …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of Sunni Muslims has sued the College of Eminent Sheikhs and the top management at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) over the continued leadership of Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda. The petitioners are Swaibu Nsimbe, Twayibu Byansi, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has granted non-cash bail of sh500,000 each to five women activists from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, including Deputy Kampala Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, who had spent about three weeks in prison on charges of common …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has unveiled the new Baileys Strawberries and Cream in a lavish adult treating experience at the Fairway Boutique Hotel, uniting sweet tooths and fashion enthusiasts for an exclusive first tasting experience. The launch’s theme, pink and white created a dreamy ambiance filled …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Since Donald Trump took top leadership of the USA for the second time in January, his government has made several changes regarding the country’s foreign policies, particularly on aid and trade. Multinational organisations at the UN, NGOs and governments like Uganda have already lost …
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Defending champions Koowe and Kisembo to miss event this year Round 1: March 8, 2025 (Completed) Round 2: April 12, 2025 Round 3: May 10, 2025 Quarterfinals: June 14, 2025 Semifinals: July 12, 2025 Grand finale: August 2, 2025 GOLF | Phillip Corry | The first round of the Stanbic …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker Uganda, through its She Walks initiative, celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8th by spotlighting the resilience and leadership of women in marketing. The themed “Bold and Brilliant: Good Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office,” brought together accomplished and emerging marketers from diverse industries, including finance, …
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The ICT ministry, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and other key stakeholders, have developed ICT IP Guidelines to provide a clear roadmap for navigating the complexities of intellectual property rights in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Getting Ugandan innovators to secure Intellectual Property (IP) …
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