Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Uganda Law Society have clashed over the pending appeal in the Supreme Court where  businessman Hamis Kiggundu is seeking to recover 120 billion shillings from Diamond Trust Bank Uganda and Diamond Trust Bank Kenya. The pending appeal in the Supreme Court …

NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Funeral arrangements for Paul Kato Lubwama, an artist and politician, have sparked a heated debate about the criteria for receiving a Catholic funeral. The former Rubaga South Member of Parliament, a reported believer in traditional religion, died on Wednesday, June 7, after a short …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police’s Professional Standards Unit – PSU is probing 13 police officers captured on Closed Circuit Television – CCTV cameras torturing teenagers at the home of Sheikh Yunus Kamoga in Tula, Kawempe Division in Kampala. The video that has gone viral has sparked public debate …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Public Service says the formation of a body to review the salaries and remuneration of public service workers is ongoing, although still at the departmental level. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Catherine Bitarakwate, says that the process involves different public …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Paul Kato Lubwama, a highly respected artist known for his significant contributions to modern art and creativity in Uganda has received a remarkable tribute at the National Theatre in Kampala. It is uncommon for an artist to be honored at this renowned institution, which …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Resistance Movement-NRM district chairpersons in Bugisu sub-region have urged President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to fulfill the promises he made to the region. The NRM leaders presented their petition during the launch of the “Museveni Tova Ku Main” a campaign aimed at endorsing President …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has identified the phasing out of 11 human settlements within Queen Elizabeth National Park as the only long-term solution to the persistent human-wildlife conflict in the area. The presence of these communities has posed a significant challenge, resulting in the …

Zanzibar has emerged as an audacious contender for an African event on the Formula 1 motorsport calendar. Backed by the government, revered competitors, and the sport’s management, there is unanimous agreement on the significance of bringing this thrilling event to the continent. The presumption so far has been that South …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Ethiopia have repatriated 80 Ugandans who were duped and fleeced of their money with promises to meet Jesus. The leader of the team, Pastor Simon Opolot has been on the joint security team’s wanted list for duping believers attached to Christ Disciples …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | KCCA FC has appointed Portuguese coach Sergio Daniel Moniz Traguil as their new head coach, replacing Jackson Mayanja, who has been serving as the interim coach since April. The club made a formal announcement through its CEO Anisha Muhoozi on Monday, stating that Traguil, …