Tension and confusion marked a political gathering in Mubende Municipality after members of the National Unity Platform who had earlier defected to the National Resistance Movement made an abrupt return to NUP, citing what they described as empty promises from government officials.The grou
A team from the China-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park briefs President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni. Far right is Luke Wang, Managing Director, Tian Tang Group, and Lucy Zhang, Group CEORWAKITURA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has approved a proposal to estab
The bush-war veteran made a stinging rebuke of the current military establishment, invoking his revolutionary roots to condemn the high-handedness of security forces during the ongoing election season.Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General (Rtd) Kahinda OtafIire, has distanced himself
Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against InactionUNAIDS Executive Director Winnie ByanyimaBrasilia, Brazil — UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has issued a stark warning that the global fight against HIV/AIDS is at a critical juncture, cautioning that
French Montana has confirmed he has completed his verse for a possible collaboration with Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka as both prepare to perform at the AFCON 2025 Morocco Fanzone, where the Triplets Ghetto Kids are also present.American rapper Karim Kharbouch, known as French Montana, has
Yumbe, Uganda: A licensed private security guard has shot and wounded an armed robbery suspect during a foiled attack in Yumbe Town Council, as security agencies intensify efforts to curb rising festive-season crime in the West Nile sub-region.According to Collins Asea, the North West Nile
Gift had been battling severe complications from an autoimmune disease, a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. A family in Kashari, Mbarara District is grieving the tragic passing of their daughter, Gift Ainembabazi, who died at Mulago Hospital
Dodoma. Four people have died, and 17 others were injured after a church wall collapsed on Wednesday evening, December 23, 2025, in Wiliko Village, Mlowa Ward, Chamwino District.Reports from the district say a wall of the Reality of Christ (ROC) Church fell while worshippers were inside.
The singer suggested in a social media exchange with his followers that arrests and torture of opposition figured an almost inevitable consequence of challenging a leader who fought a protracted guerrilla war to seize power. Singer Ykee Benda has ignited a firestorm online, defending the g
Kabira Country Club has announced a special Christmas dining experience at The Pub, offering families, friends and festive lovers a chance to enjoy the holiday without the usual pressure of planning, cooking or hosting.As the Christmas season approaches, the hospitality venue says it is re
