Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The major foundation bodies of government-aided schools have warned they will go private should the government fail to reverse what they consider a drastic decision regarding the no fees policy. This comes days after cabinet resolved to eliminate all fees for learners in public and government-aided …

  Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday when a perimeter wall of Centenary High School in Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka City collapsed, killing one person and leaving two others injured. The deceased has been identified as Betty Nabulonge, while the survivors are Patricia Namayengo and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan star and sensational vocalist Winnie Nwagi thrilled revelers at the premiere of The Voice Africa Season One watch party at Nexus Longue on Sunday. Nwagi impressed the crowd with some of her hit singles including Jangu, Malaika, Kano Koze, Matala among others. She …

Local Content Bill passed, procurement of EAC goods approved Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has considered President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s recommendation on prioritisation of procurement of goods, works and services from the East African region under the passed National Local Content Bill, 2022. President Museveni returned the Bill, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Augustine Makerere University Chaplaincy Christians are planning to establish a Singles Club to help unmarried individuals find partners in a convenient and appropriate environment. Octogenarian, Father Makoboza Charles Lwanga, is behind the idea of the Catholic Singles Club Makerere University. He believes that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A monthly activity to track the health of Members of Parliament and staff has been launched, with the intention to curb the sporadic rise of non-communicable diseases. Led by Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Representative, Col Victor Nekesa, the monthly activities will keep track …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prosecutors have again opposed a second bail application filed by 32 supporters of the National Unity Platform who are facing trial before the General Court Martial in Makindye on charges of unlawful possession of ammunition. The group is accused of having been found in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee of Public Service and Local Government has cautioned the Minister of Public Service, Hon. Muruli Mukasa against commercialisation of the Pensions Fund saying this may lead to recurrence of the challenges faced by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The minister appeared …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition Members of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana of Makindye West and his Kawempe North counterpart Muhammad Ssegirinya have denied reports that negotiations took place between them and the government for their release from prison. The two spoke to the media Wednesday at the National Unity …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business came to a standstill in Fort Portal City on Wednesday after suspected thieves abandoned a car.  Residents feared the car might contain a bomb. The vehicle, an Ipsum registration number UAT 063R was abandoned by three men along the Fort Portal-Bundibugyo Road. …