MOTORING | Julius Businge  | CFAO Motors Uganda has officially unveiled the all-new Grand Vitara on the Ugandan market. Company executives said that the unveiling ceremony held in Kampala on Oct.19 represented a significant milestone for the automotive industry as a whole. “Our innovative Mild Hybrid technology is at the heart …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Members of the Buganda Kingdom Lukiiko (parliament) are seeking government approval for compulsory enforcement of hard work and discipline among youth as a remedy to high levels of redundancy and criminality. During the three-day retreat held at Maria Flo Hotel in Masaka City, the …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Museveni has called upon the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR cultural leader Charles Wesley Mumbere Irema Ngoma to work with the government to defeat the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF and ensure stability. Museveni also encouraged the local community to back the security forces by exercising constant vigilance …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A candidate has given birth during the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education-UCE examinations. According to the Uganda National Examination, Board-UNEB one of the candidates whose names have been withheld gave birth to a baby girl on day four of the examinations. Jennifer Kalule, the UNEB …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The just concluded 7th Nile Basin Development Forum (NBDF) has underscored the importance of the basin states increasing their efforts to develop hydropower and promote regional power interconnection and power trade. This strategic move is expected to enhance regional peace and security, stimulate industrialization, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The chief invigilator, at African Pearl Secondary School in Makindye Division, and three headmasters have been arrested over examination malpractice,  Uganda National Examinations Board  (UNEB) has confirmed. Jennifer Kalule, the UNEB spokesperson, confirmed the arrest and adds that there is also another group of Uganda Certificate …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Bank of Uganda has backed customers who have recently taken to the public to voice their concerns after finding money missing from their bank accounts. This, the regulator says, compels the responsible financial institution to act swiftly to address the matter. BOU head of …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Fort Portal has ruled that the case of land involving Beatrice Nyindombi Karanja, wife of former Kenyan Vice President Dr. Josephat Njuguna, should continue and be heard on its merits. Justice Vincent Wagona reached the decision after dismissing the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The key suspect in the Maria Nagirinya and Ronald Kitayimbwa murder, Compoliyamu Kasolo was on Thursday sentenced to life in prison. The High Court, Isaac Muwata found Compoliyamu Kasolo guilty of committing six offenses. Comporiyamu Kasolo who opted to defend himself when asked to …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  On October 19, 2023, the final curtain fell on the life of Henry Kyemba, a veteran Ugandan politician, civil servant, and author. Family members said Henry Kyemba passed on peacefully early morning on Thursday, at the age of 84. Kyemba’s life story is …