Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community has grappled with the issue of non-tariff barriers (NTB) or barriers to trade for as long as it has existed, despite the existence of what experts see as adequate legal frameworks. All the countries, at least going by the proclamations …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner in charge of Peace Support Operations, Polly Namaye, has urged the 142 police officers who have just returned from mission in Somalia to utilize the experience of serving in the country to improve police service. Namaye, who officially received the officers after …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG) Dr Patricia Achan Okiria has called on student leaders in the Acholi sub-region and across the country to embrace ethical leadership as a vital tool in the fight against corruption in Uganda. Speaking at the annual Acholi …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale High Court has fixed July 10, as the date to start hearing a petition in which Mercy Atuhaire ,the Kabale district senior procurement officer protesting her interdiction. In a letter dated June 18 and signed by John Asiimwe, Kabale  District Chief Administrative Officer, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting human rights, as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Speaking at a national dialogue held to commemorate the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, …

Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police and State House Anti Corruption Unit have arrested the LCV Chairman and District Service Commissioners of Mpigi for soliciting bribes during recruitment of staff. The suspects are Martine Ssejjemba , the LCV Chairman of Mpigi district ,Kirumira Fredrick the Chairperson of District Service …

UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. “This agreement is a significant step toward de-escalation, peace and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great …

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would consider ordering another military strike against Iran if the country intensifies its nuclear activities. “Without a question. Absolutely,” Trump told reporters in the White House briefing room. Trump also confirmed that his administration has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Peruth Chemutai has confirmed her participation in the upcoming Eugene Diamond League meeting, scheduled to take place on July 5th in the United States. Chemutai, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 3,000 meters steeplechase, will line up against …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has called upon police commanders to maintain election integrity as the country gears for party primaries and the 2026 general elections. Byabakama, who was invited by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, during a two …