Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Rwizi Region have retrieved the body of a woman believed to be Judith Kyarisima , a senior midwife at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, who went missing last week. Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi Region Police spokesperson, stated that Kyarisima, 50, the wife …
Read More »IMF says Uganda economy recovering, but…
Stick to corruption fight, financial discipline, IMF tells Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund has commended the pace of Uganda’s growth but urged for a stronger anti-fight corruption fight and budget discipline ahead of the coming of oil revenues. This comes as Uganda’s economic growth improved …
Read More »DAILY MAIL: Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans
Man United goalkeeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after stalemate with Zimbabwe Kampala, Uganda | DAILY MAIL – LONDON | There was chaos as Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana attempted to make his way out of the stadium following Cameroon’s 0-0 draw with Zimbabwe in Uganda on Tuesday night. Uganda has a …
Read More »No end in sight as Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 41,000
GAZA | Xinhua | The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 41,020, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Tuesday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli military killed 32 people and wounded 100 others, bringing the total death toll …
Read More »Judge declines to step aside in Magara murder case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Alex Ajiji has declined to step aside from hearing the case in which nine people are accused of murdering the Bwendeiro Diary Cashier Susan Magara. The nine are Abas Buvumbo, Yusuf Lubega, Hussein Wasswa, Muzamiru Ssali, Hassan Kato Miiro, Hajara Nakandi, …
Read More »Mali and Mozambique win AFCON qualifier, Nigeria held by Rwanda
Mali and Mozambique both earned crucial victories on Tuesday on the second matchday of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, taking the top two spots in Group I. Kigali, Rwanda | CAFONLINE | Mali claimed a 1-0 away win against Eswatini in South Africa. Yves Bissouma …
Read More »Russia must be ready to repel military aggression from any direction — Putin
MOSCOW | TASS | Russia must be prepared to repel any potential military aggression from any direction, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, addressing the participants of the Ocean-2024 command exercise. “Russia must be ready for any developments. Our armed forces must provide reliable protection of Russia’s sovereignty and national interests, …
Read More »🔴 LIVE: Harris, Trump face off in first presidential debate
Atlanta, US | CNN & AGENCIES | Kamala Harris’ joyful campaign will Tuesday be hit by the blunt force of reality — a debate with Donald Trump — the most menacing political foe of modern times. The vice president transformed the 2024 election after President Joe Biden’s abject debate showing against …
Read More »🔴 Relics of St Charles Lwanga and Matia Mulumba back home
Relics of Uganda Martyrs return as Church marks 60 years of their sainthood Kampala, Uganda | CHRISTOPHER KISEKKA -URN & INDEPENDENT | The relics of the Uganda Martyrs have been brought back to Uganda for a “special visit” as the nation celebrates 60 years since the canonization of Africa’s first …
Read More »Deputy Speaker directs supplementary budget for Karuma Dam compensation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to prepare a supplementary budget for the compensation of individuals affected by the Karuma Dam project. This decision follows a report from the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, which …
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