Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Museveni, Mao deal and politics of 2026: Their pact shifts national politics in ways unseen THE LAST WORD Uganda’s fictitious disagreements: How our political elites waste so much time indulging in misguided debates …
Read More »Court halts arrest of businessman Mukesh Shukla
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has halted the execution of an arrest warrant issued against businessman Mukesh Shukla Babubhai for failure to pay costs after losing an election petition to Nakawa West Member of Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi Besekezi. The stay of execution was on Friday issued by …
Read More »Over 100 illegal immigrants arrested, deported
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 100 foreigners have been arrested in ongoing operations targeting people living illegally in the country. The Ministry of Internal Affairs Spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi says intelligence-led operations against illegal immigrants started five weeks ago and netted more than 60 people earlier, and an …
Read More »FARDC disregards Museveni’s advice on ceasefire
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Congolese government has insisted that it will not change its stand on negotiations with the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in Rutshuru territory despite President Yoweri Museveni’s fresh advice on dialogue. M23 rebels have been fighting FARDC since early March. Rebels on June 13 captured …
Read More »Bayern celebrate Mane’s African Footballer of the Year award
Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | Ahead of the friendly between Bayern Munich and Manchester City this Sunday in Green Bay, Wisconsin, one who won’t be around has hit the headlines. While Pep Guardiola’s side is expected to count on new arrival Erling Haaland, Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann will be missing Sadio …
Read More »Farmers to reap from Milkygoodness Fresh Dairy Longlife UHT milk campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh Dairy has recently unveiled a new campaign – Milkygoodness. What is the campaign all about? Milkygoodness is a new campaign through which Fresh Dairy has heightened communication for its Fresh Dairy Longlife milk which has an Extended Shelf Life of 90 days Why does …
Read More »Food prices: Schools in Luwero struggle to feed learners
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Schools in Luwero district are struggling to feed learners due to the skyrocketing food prices. Some schools have resorted to adjusting menus while others intend to close before official dates. In Luwero district, the prices of beans, maize, and rice range between 3,500-4,500 Shillings per …
Read More »Former Kabarole DEO, Fort Portal councilor ordered to restore wetlands
Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Kabarole District Education Officer Patrick Rwakaikara, has been ordered to vacate and restore Kitarasa swamp in North Division, Fort Portal city. On Thursday, a team from Fort Portal City and the Ministry of Water and Environment led by the Regional Wetlands Officer Molta …
Read More »Enhance youth mentorship in leadership development: Experts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy-NIMD has asked the government to amend the Political Parties and Organisations Act to provide for the establishment of mentorship programs for youth in the different political parties. Presenting results of a study on the challenges facing youth and women …
Read More »Police recovers stolen relief food in Moroto
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Moroto district has recovered 18 bags of posho worth 7 million Shillings suspected to have been stolen from the relief food stores in Moroto municipality. The food was recovered on Wednesday following a tip-off from concerned members who saw bags of posho …
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