Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Commissioner of Police Eldard Mugume on six charges of abuse of office over the alleged unlawful recruitment of six people into the Uganda Police Force. Mugume, a resident of Ndejje in Makindye Division in Kampala City, was on …

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff stick has pushed up levies on foreign goods to the highest levels in nine decades, imposing heavier costs on American households and businesses. The new customs duties, which took effect in early August, now apply to almost every …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has dismissed petitions filed by three ministers challenging the results of the July 17th party primaries for Parliamentary flag bearers. Those affected include State Minister for Cooperatives Dr. Ngobi Fredrick Gume, State Minister for Primary Health Care …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has asked Parliament to prioritize funding for the judiciary, warning that without adequate resources, courts will struggle to meet their mandate of timely delivery of justice to Ugandans. “The problem of this Country, including our national politicians, is, they …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 3,500 Ugandan nationals from Elegu Town Council in Amuru district have received cholera vaccines in neighbouring South Sudan as the local authorities make strides to contain the transmission of the highly contagious diarrheal disease. The cross-border vaccination drive was coordinated between Amuru …

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board on Wednesday fined Kenya 50,000 U.S. dollars following multiple safety and security breaches during their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A match against Morocco on Aug. 10. The fine comes a day after the continental governing body …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is undertaking its first-ever national packaging standards training, a high-level masterclass designed to improve product quality, reduce post-harvest losses, and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The five-day training, hosted by the Institute of Packaging Partners Uganda (IPPU), has brought together packaging experts, …

Kampala, Uganda | George Mubiru | Beyond delivering exceptional building solutions, Uganda Baati Limited continues to place sustainable community empowerment at the heart of its mission. Through the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation, the company invests intentionally in Uganda’s youth, focusing on vocational and life skills development that connects them to meaningful …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A staff member attached to Hoima regional Referral hospital (HRRH) has been arrested for alleged theft of blood from the health facility.  The staff whose particulars have been concealed for fear of jeopardising security investigations was arrested last week from the hospital premises. Available …

‎Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement-NRM Elections Dispute Tribunal has upheld the results for the party primary elections for Rakai district Woman MP flag bearer.‎ ‎The tribunal, chaired by John Musiime, dismissed the petition by Asha Lubyayi Kayanja, who was seeking to overturn the re-election of …