KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and visiting Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have held talks regarding the use of Nile River waters and broader regional cooperation, according to a statement issued by the Ugandan State House on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed Egypt’s existential concerns over …
Read More »11 arrested over corruption in National ID registration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 11 people have been arrested for involvement in corruption related offenses during the ongoing National ID registration and renewal exercise, in which over nine million have benefited from the exercise in four months, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi, …
Read More »CHAN 2024’s kick-off delights East Africa again
CHAN 2024 Results August 03 Tanzania 2-0 Burkina Faso August 04 Kenya 1-0 DRC Morroco 2-0 Angola Madagascar 0-0 Mauritania August 05 Niger 0-1 Guinea Uganda 0-3 Algeria August 06 Congo 1-1 Sudan 17:00 Senegal 1-0 Nigeria 20:00 NAIROBI, NAIROBI | Xinhua & THE INDEPENDENT | The East African region …
Read More »DTB Uganda clinches top Mastercard award for leading POS transaction volumes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has been honoured by Mastercard for recording the highest point-of-sale (POS) transaction volumes in Uganda’s banking sector, reaffirming its position as a front-runner in the country’s digital payments landscape. The recognition was presented during an official ceremony by Ali …
Read More »Why Housing Finance Bank Toto’s treasure is a hidden gem to the young savers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a world that often feels uncertain, one of the most reassuring gifts we can offer the next generation is stability. Not just in words or wishes, but in action. Housing Finance Bank’s Toto’s Treasure Account is a beautiful reflection of that promise, an …
Read More »NRM tribunal closes hearing petitions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections tribunal has concluded the hearing of petitions of Members of Parliament arising from the July 17th party primaries. Addressing journalists in Kampala on Tuesday, the NRM Director for Legal Affairs Counsel Enoch Barata, confirmed that the tribunal will …
Read More »African Swine Fever disease slows down in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outbreak of African Swine Fever has slowed down in Luwero district, giving a sigh of relief to pig farmers and consumers. On July 18th, 2025, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun, the Commissioner in charge of Animal Health, imposed quarantine restrictions on Luwero town following …
Read More »Former Arsenal, Atletico Madrid midfielder Partey bailed on rape charges
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Former Arsenal and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey was on Tuesday granted conditional bail after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London to face five cases of rape and one of sexual assault. Two of the rape cases are related to one woman and three …
Read More »Austria pumps shs6.7 billion into refugee support
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda grapples with mounting humanitarian needs and shrinking resources, the Austrian government has stepped in with a lifeline by committing UGX 6.7 billion (USD 1.8 million) to support water, sanitation, and hygiene services in refugee-hosting districts. The funding comes at a critical time …
Read More »UPDF, SSPDF leaders hold talks amid border dispute
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Military chiefs from Uganda and South Sudan have held discussions following a deadly border dispute between the two countries, a Ugandan military spokesperson said Monday. Sam Okiding, Uganda’s deputy chief of defense forces, and Dau Aturjong Nyuol, chief of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces …
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