EmituKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ezekiel Emitu has returned as Kampala Metropolitan (KMP) Police Commander, replacing Richard Ecega, who has faced criticism for failing to effectively manage crime in the city and its outskirts. Sources at Naguru Police Headquarters confirmed that t
The matter came up before Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa on Wednesday. Through his lawyers, Anthony Asiimwe and Yasin Ssentumbwe Munagomba, Mabirizi applied for bail, stating that he has a fixed place of residence in Kiwomu Zone, Mulago.City lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi will spend mor
Tears, anger and disbelief have engulfed Nsambya after the Kampala Archdiocese move to evict more than 500 people from Nsambya Housing Estate, triggering accusations of betrayal, hypocrisy and cold-hearted disregard for families who have called the church-owned land home for over five decades.
Oyam, Uganda – Bosco Onyik, the Oyam District National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson, has called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to appoint more ministers and public officials from the Lango sub-region in his next round of government appointments.Speaking to journalists in Li
Sunday evening was laced with energy and elegance, as Don Julio tequila, the world’s finest luxury tequila, joined socialite Sheilah Gashumba aka Lil Stunner, to celebrate her 30th birthday. The celebration unfolded at the Mediterraneo rooftop, where Sheilah’s friends and family gather
” Wangadya also questioned the singular focus on Besigye’s case.“There are accused persons who have not yet gone on trial who don’t have 20 lawyers, including politicians from outside. Why do you ask me only about Besigye? To us, human rights are for all people and not only opposition pol
Manchester United will hope kickstart a new winning run when they face Everton after an extended break.Man United have reacted positively to the managerial change, with Michael Carrick overseeing four straight wins prior to the 1-1 draw against West Ham last time out.Benjamin Sesko
An elderly Mau Mau veteran clutches his walking cane at a press conference announcing a settlement in their legal case for compensation against the British Government, in 2013 - Copyright © africanews Copyright 2013 AP. All rights reserved.Mourners attended the funeral of one of the l
The corridors of power in Uganda have often been filled with whispers, rivalries, and the subtle tug-of-war for influence. Yet, amid the noise, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has always shown a remarkable ability to single out individuals whose inner fire and resilience speak louder than the ch
Mwenda argued that President Museveni should consider tapping someone from his immediate circle to take the helm of the national carrier, with the aim of insulating the airline from Uganda’s partisan political pressures.President Yoweri Museveni has received bold recommendations for resc
