Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kumi Chief Magistrate Hope Namisi has scheduled September 27, 2023, for hearing an application, in which Male Mabirizi is contesting the attempted takeover of his case against Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, first son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and 22 others in Kumi. This …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This week, Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), together with Uganda Police, commenced the enforcement of speed limits and other regulations along the Entebbe Expressway or the M3. It followed the increasing number of accidents on the road with most blamed on overspending and driving …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two vendors of herbal medicine and food supplements from Beifa Business firm are in trouble after being apprehended at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital. The suspects, identified as Frank Agaba, 23, from Kiruhura district, and Anastus Twesimire, 27, from Kakumiro district, were arrested for attempting …

Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nwoya Veterinary officials have started mass cattle vaccination amidst the suspected outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Cases of suspected FMD have been reported by local farmers in different kraals in Got Okwara village, Nyamokino Parish in Lungulu Sub-county in the last two …

COMMENT | CLEVER NICHOLAS | In the pursuit of financial freedom, debt repayment can be a significant hurdle for individuals and families. However, by adopting effective budgeting techniques, one can take control of their finances and expedite the journey towards debt freedom. In this article, we explore some of the best …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiryowa Kiwanuka and his golf partner Elly Mukasa are among the favourites for a win in the second round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge set for Saturday at Entebbe Club. The pair overcame James Okema and Emmanuel Lwanga a week ago in the first …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a request by the Government to borrow up to US$518 million approximately Shillings 1.923 trillion from the World Bank to finance the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme. This follows the adoption of a report presented to the House by …

Budapest, Hungary | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s campaign at the world athletics championship has suffered a setback with the withdrawal of long-distance sensation Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei from the 5000-meter race because of a foot injury. This follows Cheptegei’s triumphant defense of his 10000m title just four days prior, where he …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has outperformed its financial targets for the last fiscal year, with a substantial increase in locally collected taxes. The performance report from the authority issued Wednesday shows a remarkable surplus in domestic revenues, particularly in direct taxes, which recorded …

Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recently elected delegates of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party were sworn in on Wednesday, despite opposition from the party’s chairman, Wasswa Birigwa, and other leaders. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Sana Hotel in Iganga. During the ceremony, the …