Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UPDF General Court Martial has further remanded Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and two of his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya and Captain Denis Oula, who are jointly charged with treachery. The Military Court, presided over by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, remanded the accused until …
Read More »Besigye declines to take plea on amended charges
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition politician Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye has declined to take a plea on an amended charge sheet, which includes new charges of treason against him and two others. The co-accused are Hajji Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya and Captain Denis Oola, a serving UPDF officer attached …
Read More »Military prosecutors slap treachery charges against Besigye
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Military Prosecutors have added treachery charges against Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya. The duo was initially charged with unlawful possession of ammunition and firearms. The amended charges now include Captain Denis Ola, a serving officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces …
Read More »ShafDB, African Union sign deal to tackle Africa’s housing challenges
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and the African Union (AU) have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on addressing Africa’s critical housing and urban development challenges. The partnership which confers Shelter Afrique an Observer Status at the African Union, aligns …
Read More »The silent killer and the fight for heart health
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | For years, Grace Achola, 48 years-old businesswoman in Omiya-Anyima village, Kitgum District did not think about her blood pressure. At 43 years, she was focused on her career and raising her children. It was not until on her normal business journey to Lira City when …
Read More »Urchick: Peace across the world is possible
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of Rotary International, Stephanie Urchick says that peace is possible in all countries and that this is of great importance to the Rotary Organization. Urchick was speaking during a Peace Symposium at Makerere University, where a group of students graduated from the …
Read More »Water crisis hits Kasese town
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A severe water crisis has hit Kasese Municipality putting the lives of residents at risk of poor hygiene and sanitation as well as their associated effects. The residents especially from the Central and Nyamwamba Divisions say they are currently finding it hard to access …
Read More »Busega-Mpigi expressway on course for 2027 completion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport is confident that the Busega—Mpigi Expressway project will be completed in 2027. The project dubbed a game changer in transport infrastructure, is now estimated at 46 percent completion. The project which is part of Africa’s Northern Transport Corridor …
Read More »Security Forces intensify crackdown on charcoal burning, illicit waragi in Karamoja
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint Security forces have intensified their crackdown on commercial charcoal burning and trade in illicit waragi across the Karamoja sub-region. The Uganda Police Force, in collaboration with the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies, is enforcing the ban on commercial charcoal burning …
Read More »Guardiola confirms Walker allowed to leave Man City, move abroad
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that veteran England defender Kyle Walker has asked to be allowed to move abroad and that the club will allow him to leave despite the 34-year-old having 18 months left on his contract. The news looks as if …
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