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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police officers received a resounding call to embrace cybersecurity, safeguarding both personal and institutional data. The call was made by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Haguma Jimmy, the Acting Commissioner of Police Electronic countermeasures (ECM), under the ICT directorate, who emphasized the critical role …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a shocking turn of events, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew charges of disobedience and common nuisance against First Son also Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The decision was handed down by Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi at Buganda Road …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, announced that a new portal is being created where soldiers will declare their wealth through the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). This came after President Museveni warned against the open declaration of soldiers’ wealth through the IG, citing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Housing), Hon. Persis Namuganza commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for initiating developmental programs such as the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl/Boy Child (PISGBC) that have transformed the lives of Ugandans, especially the youth. She …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, His Excellency Rtd Maj. General George A. Owinow on Monday 18 September 2023, hosted a delegation from I&M Bank Uganda, led by the Acting Managing Director, Sam Ntulume. During the meeting, the Kenyan Ambassador and the I&M Bank Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Uganda revealed that the 13 Ugandans who were allegedly abducted by the South Sudanese authorities in Koch sub-county Yumbe district, in retaliation, towards the arrest of Ernesto Tumia a South Sudanese Chief of Bori Boma, for fueling land conflicts have been released and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Indian Association in Uganda celebrated the milestone of 101 years of its existence in Uganda with a pompous event that was held at the Lugogo Cricket Oval. The event not only celebrated the Association’s 101-year journey but also marked India’s 76th Independence Day, which …

What it means for Amuriat/Nandala, Lukwago/Ssemujju COVER STORY | JOSEPH WERE | “We are in charge,” proclaimed Patrick Oboi Amuriat; the embattled leader of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, minutes after his nomination on Sept. 21 to recapture his position as president in a new arrangement sparked by …

Why democracy crusaders should worry less about Putin and more about its home front, the West THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, the liberal democracies of the West have been on a “moral” crusade against President Vladmir Putin. According to them, Putin is a tyrant, …

How to ensure Africa is not penalised by net-zero policy spillovers on international trade and investment COMMENT | JAMES MACGREGOR & JODIE KEANE | Despite Africa’s extremely limited emissions contribution to climate change, its producers and exporters are now at risk of adverse effects to their businesses owing to the …