North Kivu, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan troops have started withdrawing from the embattled North Kivu province in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision was triggered by the DRC government’s refusal to extend the mandate of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in the region. …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers will be tried publicly for the alleged torture of a suspected motorcycle thief. Since Tuesday, a video has been circulating on social media showing the suspect, identified as Nelson Omon, a resident of Lagot Village, Larakaraka Parish …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has sentenced former street kid Musa Musasizi to a 134-year jail term for the murder of five women in Nakulabye and Kasubi suburbs of Kampala City within one month in 2021. His victims included his girlfriend, Mackline Ahereza, Violet …

MARRAKESH, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | -Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President Rugby Africa, has said the continent’s nations can continously be world beaters in the game, if the right investement is made. The President of the continental governing body made the remarks in an interview with African news channel Africa24 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a sh60-billion anti-tick vaccine production facility at Nakyesasa in Nalukulongo, Wakiso District will be concluded in April 2023, according to the National Agricultural Research Organisation – NARO. In October 2022, NARO, officially commenced field trials of the anti-tick vaccine dubbed TicVac-U …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  An agricultural cooperative in Northern Uganda has drawn plans to set up agricultural mechanization hubs in a move aimed at bringing closer mechanization services for smallholder farmers in the region. While Northern Uganda is considered blessed with fertile arable land, access to mechanized equipment …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Retiring police officers have asked President Yoweri Museveni to raise the salaries of senior police officers to match those of their counterparts in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces –UPDF. The message was delivered on Tuesday by the retiring Deputy Director for Interpol- Uganda, Joseph …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The police forensic experts have revisited City House to collect more exhibits that could be used to establish the cause of Monday’s fire. The fire started at 9:15 am in the basement, which houses California Bar and other restaurants. The police fire team …

  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE |  Tax experts are calling on countries to cooperate at the international level to be able to raise taxes and meet the growing expenditure needs. Dr. Farzana Sharmin from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has emphasized the need to push for inclusivity …

Africa poised for unprecedented mining boom BUSINESS INTERVIEW  | THE INDEPENDENT |  Africa is poised to experience an unparalleled mining boom that will unleash its immense potential and completely transform the continent’s economic terrain. Leading the push is the visionary Ugandan businessman Emmanuel Katto, who has expressed his deep hope …