Tag Archives: Uganda

Why it is wrong to use public health emergencies for political gain Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The Electoral Commission is facing a big test to build public confidence over alleged failure to take charge of the electoral process as several presidential aspirants constantly face harassment in the hands …

The Independent shines at OFAB Journalism Awards Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Independent’s Ronald Musoke is among six journalists that have been recognized at this year’s Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) Journalism Awards. This year’s awards in Kampala, the 4th by OFAB, recognized winners of …

On Wednesday, Kampala went on fire after police arrested pop star turned politician/presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. The riots continued through yesterday (Nov.19). The partisans on either side are in overdrive. Critics of government post videos of police shooting at crowds where some people have, unfortunately, died. THE …

Ismael Mulindwa the Director Basic and Secondary Education says that they have received reports of schools charging parents money for mocks Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of Education has warned schools against giving external mock examinations to learners as they wait to sit for their UNEB finals. In …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uncoordinated operations between the police resulted in the death of 49 people during last week’s city protests, various sources have told URN. A police source says that the National Command Centre sat on Tuesday and resolved that there was a need to put a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine will resume his campaign trail on Monday. Kyagulanyi’s campaign was cut short on Wednesday after he was arrested in Luuka district and detained at Nalufenya Police Station. On Friday Kyagulanyi was granted …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Electoral Commission has today issued a revised Presidential Campaign Programme. It follows a week of disruptions after riots that started after presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi and Patrick Oboi Amuriat were arrested mid week. Police accused them of not following the COVID-19 Standard Operating …

  New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN Secretary General  Aantonio Guterres has called for restraint in Uganda in the run up to the elections. This follows reports of more than 30 killed in riots that came after the arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi. ***** FULL STATAMENT …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Byabakama’s scientific election: Why it is wrong to use public health emergencies for political gain THE LAST WORD Bobi wine arrest: Why and how the opposition is playing right into Museveni’s hands COMMENT …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The death toll from protests over the arrest of Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has risen to 49. According to records at Mulago Hospital, 37 bodies were brought to the mortuary from different hospitals, while 12 are patients who died at Mulago Referral Hospital on …