Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Northern Uganda’s biggest social and tourism event, the Gulu City Oktoberfest, is expected to draw more than 30,000 local and international visitors, according to the organisers. The cultural-themed festival, slated for October 6–14, 2025, promises a vibrant fusion of German and Acholi cultures, featuring German-style …

KHARTOUM, South Sudan | Xinhua | Abdel Wahhab Halawi had imagined his return to Khartoum for so long that, when it finally happened, it felt almost unreal. More than two years after the war had driven him from his home in the Al-Halfaya neighborhood, the Sudanese poet stepped once again …

Uganda, UAE, Namibia (A), Kuwait, and Kenya will compete with matches running from July 18-27 KAMPALA, UGANDA Xinhua | The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has announced that five nations will take part in the inaugural Pearl of Africa T20 Cricket Series. The tournament slated for July 16-28 will take place …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents in the Teso sub-region have been urged to stop prioritizing cultural practices that contradict the Constitution, especially in the allocation of land among children. Juliet Anango, a lawyer with Redeem International’s Soroti field office—which covers Amuria, Kaberamaido, Soroti, and Kalaki districts—said both sons …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prison authorities in Lango have decried the high level of congestion at Lira main prison. Established in 1943, Lira Main prison was constructed for an average lock up number of 400 prisoners but at the moment. The facility is housing over 1000 inmates. Speaking …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has cautioned the police officers against improper fleet management. The IGP who visited the logistics and engineering directorate said that in most cases police fleet gets damaged because of improper management. “First, I am impressed by the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has taken the lead in championing gender-transformative and climate-resilient land governance as it hosts the National and Regional Dialogues with Women Parliamentarians from Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states. The high-level gathering at Serena Hotel in Kampala has drawn legislators from IGAD …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has defended its decision to disqualify Igara West MP Louis Gaffa Mbwatekamwa Rukamba from contesting in the party primaries for Mbarara City Mayor. Mbwatekamwa failed to make it through the nomination last week in the hotly contested mayoral …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has removed Maj Gen James Birungi from his position as commander of the Mountain Infantry Division, just two months after his appointment. Maj Gen Birungi was transferred from the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) by the Chief of Defence Forces …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists in the West Nile region have been challenged to take proactive measures to ensure their personal safety and security as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Among the key concerns raised are: physical attacks and assault, confiscation or damage of equipment, …