Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kigezi region is mourning the death of James Musinguzi Garuga, a prominent businessman and influential figure in southwestern Uganda. Garuga passed away on Wednesday at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. According to family members, preparations were underway to fly him abroad for specialised treatment. …
Read More »IGP launches football tournament to promote fitness levels of police
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba, has launched a mandatory football tournament aimed at keeping all policemen healthy ahead of the 2026 general elections. The “IGP Football Tournament”, will be played by police officers in all districts in the country. Speaking during the launch of …
Read More »Tour operator arrested for cheating tourists
Kigezi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Executive Director of Gatatu Safaris Limited, Richard Tusasibwe has been arrested for allegedly obtaining money by false pretence from tourists. Tusasiibwe who runs the tour company based in Kigezi sub region was arrested on Monday at around 10:00AM by heavily armed tourist police …
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