Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in the Sebei Sub-region have appealed for calm and peaceful participation ahead of the Kapchorwa County and Municipality parliamentary by-election scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025. The by-election follows the NRM Central Executive Committee’s (CEC) annulment of the previous results over electoral …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has declared Nathan Nandala Mafabi as the party’s presidential flagbearer for the 2026 presidential general elections. Nathan Nandala Mafabi was declared the party’s presidential flagbearer by FDC Electoral Commission Chairperson Toterebuka Bamwenda at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi, …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Lira City East Division have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 5-year-old Girl. The suspect is  Brian Odyek, a resident of Agwentangwet “B” Cell, Ngetta Ward, in Lira City East Division. He was arrested on 29th July 2025 in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has received a fresh and expanded version of the forensic science legislation now titled the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Services Bill, 2025. The Bill tabled for First Reading on Tuesday, 29 July 2025 by the State Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Amuru district have expressed concerns over the continued silence of the Health Ministry regarding a cholera outbreak in Elegu Town Council, located at the Uganda-South Sudan border. They say the lack of communication is undermining emergency response efforts. Since the acute diarrheal …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank Uganda is stepping up its commitment to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the launch of its “Tukikube ne I&M Bank” campaign. The initiative, unveiled at a breakfast meeting for SME customers at the Kampala Serena Hotel, aims to bridge the financial …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has announced a comprehensive traffic management plan to facilitate the smooth and secure movement of teams, officials, and guests during the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN). In a July 30, 2025, press statement, Michael Kananura, the spokesperson …

Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are renewed tensions among National Resistance Movement supporters in Sembabule district, following the rescheduling of elections for the party’s district leadership structure. On Monday, Doctor Tanga Odoi, the NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, announced plans to conduct residue elections for the Sembabule district party …

 Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has assured journalists of their safety as the country prepares for the 2026 General Elections. This assurance comes amidst growing concerns from media organizations and journalists, who have reported increasing incidents of violence, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With only two days left to the official opening of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), security agencies yesterday held a joint preparatory meeting. CHAN, which will be hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, officially kicks off on Saturday with the first match being Tanzania …