Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama has asked Insurance companies to introduce special packages for the armed forces. Rwamirama made the call on Friday during the 4th Annual International Insurance Conference held at Hotel Las Vegas in Mbarara City. The two-day conference has  …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 20-year-old casual laborer has kidnapped a 10-year-old pupil in Kisoro district and is demanding a sh8 million ransom. John Mary Irankunda, a pupil at Nshungwe Primary School and resident of Kanyacucu village, Busengo parish Nyarubuye sub-county, was kidnapped by a Congolese national only …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has increased security measures in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This follows the death of a British and South African tourist couple, along with their guide, who were allegedly killed by suspected ADF rebels two weeks ago. The assailants also …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police has confirmed that two pupils of Kasaana Junior School in, Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka City have died in a fire that burned down a dormitory.  The incident that happened at 4:00am also left 11 pupils injured. The dead have been identified as Aloysius Ahebwa and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human Rights lawyers have proposed a number of reforms for Uganda to realize a significant decrease in pro-longed pre-trial detentions and remands so as to decongest the prisons. Uganda’s laws provide for a maximum of 48 hrs under which the police can detain a …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) will on November 27th – 28th host the 4th Annual Africa Pension Supervisors’ Association (APSA) Conference at the Serena Kampala Hotel. APSA is a platform that brings together pension industry regulators and supervisors from across the continent.  …

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua |  Lives have improved for Kenyans following the successful implementation of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Tens of Chinese investors have set foot in Kenya, while hundreds of young Kenyan students have traveled to China to study, with most on scholarships. Experts agree that …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh from her recent victory at the Uganda Open,  Peace Kabasweka secured another title Saturday when she won the latest NCBA Golf Series in Entebbe with a score of 76 gross. John Basabosa won the men’s category with 77 gross and Harriet Kitaka  took the …

Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda’s Football Associations (Fufa) has suspended all Uganda Premier League fixtures involving Express FC after its fans allegedly assaulted referee Fahad Sekayuba. Kayuba was allegedly attacked after he officiated a league match between Express and UPDF on a Friday evening at the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Under 20 Women’s team- the Queen Cranes –  will today start preparations ahead of the forthcoming third round FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier matches against Senegal. According to a statement from FUFA, at least 28 players have been summoned by coach …