Prague, Czech Republic | Xinhua | The Council of the European Union (EU) on Friday adopted a decision on the full suspension of a visa facilitation agreement with Russia. The decision “will result in an increase in the visa application fee from 35 euros to 80 euros, the need to present …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makindye Magistrates Court has remanded businessman Charles Olim commonly known as Sipapa to Luzira prison. Sipapa was charged with six counts of aggravated robbery, alongside his wife Shamirah Nakiyemba a designer. They were arraigned on Friday before Grade One Magistrate Patience Lorna Tukundane. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has commended the Queen of England, Elizabeth II for her service to the Anglican church. Queen Elizabeth died on Thursday at her Scottish estate, officially known as the Balmoral Castle. The Queen …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The investigators of violent crime incidents that have rocked Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area since the start of this year have cited military and police officers as collaborators of criminals that have left scores robbed, injured and sometimes killed. Kampala and its neighbourhoods have recorded syndicated, …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a bitter fight among the children of the late John Omaya over the rights and usage of the more than 8,000 hectares of land hosting Atiak Sugar Factory in Amuru district. A section of the family members led by Peter Okee Ogik and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd, the leading agro-input manufacturer in Uganda launched its 50th anniversary celebrations on September 08 at Protea Hotel, Kampala. Bukoola Chemical Industries is known for top-quality products and customer-centric services ranging from insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, immune boosters, fertilizers, and anti-stress chemicals to …

Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | A U.S. federal grand jury is investigating former President Donald Trump’s Save America fundraising group, reported the New York Times on Thursday, citing subpoenas. The Times reported that the leadership of the political action committee received subpoenas, as the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) looks into the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | During a cocktail event following the launch of NSSF’s Solana housing project in Lubowa yesterday, Lilian Mbabazi – one of the members of the legendary girl group, Blu 3 – sent guests down memory lane with performances from the girl group’s heydays. Performing live …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara city leaders have raised concern about the delayed completion of roads. According to the city authorities, the utility providers delay moving water pipes, electric poles, and underground cables when road works commence. Some of the delayed works include Akiiki Nyabongo, Maj Victor Bwana, and …

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of residents in Agago district are struggling with water shortage following the breakdown of several boreholes. A report released by SDG WASH indicates that there are 1,372 domestic water points that were established to serve a total of 246,034 people. However, data collected from …