KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | On Tuesday, the Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth, introduced to Parliament a UPDF Amendment Bill aimed at, among other things, reintroducing provisions that allow military courts to try civilians—individuals otherwise not subject to military law. According to Oboth, the 144-page …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has banned the public display of individual candidates’ national examination results, warning that the practice violates the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019. In a May 5th, 2025, circular addressed to all heads of institutions and proprietors of private …

MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) has intercepted a vehicle smuggling illicit waragi into the Karamoja sub-region via the Muyembe–Namalu Road. On Tuesday, a white motor vehicle, registration number UBL 798Z, was stopped at Atari Checkpoint. According to Mt. Moroto regional police spokesperson Mike Longole, the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda’s customer base has surged to 14 million, largely driven by users of its mobile lending and saving platform, MoKash. According to management, MoKash was a key contributor to the bank’s strong financial performance in 2024, helping push revenues and profits up by …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai is set to compete in the 2025 Doha Wanda Diamond League slated for May 16 in Qatar. Chemutai, the 2020 Olympic gold medalist will compete in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase. “I am in good shape and ready to go and compete for …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company distributing Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, continued its ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ campaign by rewarding 30 drivers in the fifth weekly draw. The event, held at the New Taxi Park on Friday, May 9th, 2025, saw winners receive prizes including Shell FuelSave …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | UAP Old Mutual Insurance has officially launched its new online motor and travel insurance portals, marking a significant step forward in its digital transformation strategy, it said on May 14. These platforms are designed to streamline the insurance purchase process and offer customers a …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has handed over 50.55 Billion Shillings, being 2 percent of its gross annual revenue, to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). This is part of the telecommunications company’s obligations under Section 3(g) of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013, which mandates UCC to create …

GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu City authorities have launched a major operation to replace faulty and outdated streetlights across the city, in a move aimed at improving urban safety and enhancing nighttime business. Christopher Balmoi Omara, Gulu City Engineer, revealed that the first phase of the replacement targets …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Days after his election, a wave of misinformation has emerged across social media and various news outlets, falsely linking Pope Leo XIV to Uganda with claims of his past visits and stays in the country. These speculations have confused the public, especially given the …