Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Public Service Minister Wilson Muluri Mukasa, has suspended the ongoing restructuring and termination of contracts at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in response to complaints raised by the affected employees. In a June 27, 2023 letter to the NEMA Board Chairperson, Muluri indicated that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Years after the Director of Public Prosecutions dropped charges of torture against then Inspector General of Police Edward Kale Kayihura, lawyer Robert Rutaro has lodged a notice of appeal aimed at clearing his name. Rutaro has formally lodged a notice of appeal with the Constitutional Court, …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiira Region Police have  intercepted 20 illegal Eritrean immigrants, who were reportedly trafficked into Uganda from Kenya through the Busia border. The group consists of 12 adult males, two women, four girls, and two boys. They were intercepted at the Nile Bridge aboard a …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over a third of commercial sex workers in Gulu City are married and staying with their partners, a study conducted by Gulu and Lira Universities has revealed. The principal investigator of the research, Dr. Felix Bongomin, who is also a lecturer in the Faculty …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2023 Airtel – BIKA Tournament climaxed at Wankulukuku Stadium with Ngonge winning the 2023 championship on Saturday. Ngonge Clan attained the title after defeating Mbogo Clan with a 2- 0 win in football while in netball, Ngeye won with 37 points against Nyonyi’s 36 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The late Architect Henry William Ssentoogo has been hailed for having played a leading role in designing some of the iconic buildings in Kampala and Entebbe. Henry Ssentoogo died early this week at the age of 87. Architect Henry Ssentoogo was once the President …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police has named roads where you have high chances of being crashed by a drunk- driver in the Kampala metropolitan area. The Traffic Police have named Gaba road, Kiira road, Jinja road, Entebbe road, Kampala-Expressway and Northern Bypass as some of the most …

  Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Michael Odur and Brian Manyindo held their nerve before storming the third round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Odur and his partner were leading going into the last hole but their opponents Emmanuel Mugabi and Joseph Adrapi …

COMMENT |  JORDAN DDUNGU |  In a world where relationships often face multiple challenges and longevity is a near myth, it is truly extraordinary to witness a couple celebrating 50 years of marriage. Today, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to President Yoweri Museveni and Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni on this …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has summoned the Uganda Law Society (ULS) in response to a lawsuit filed by Steven Kalali accusing the society of denying him and other lawyers the chance to participate in the election of their representatives to various statutory bodies. The High …