Katwe, Uganda — A man who allegedly ordered the release of two girlfriends from detention before surrendering to police has been convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison, authorities said.The suspect, identified as Mbaziira, was rearrested in Katwe after previously escaping custody.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Devon Petroleum SMC LTD has officially entered Uganda’s downstream petroleum sector with the launch of six fuel stations, positioning itself to compete in an increasingly crowded market where oil marketers are racing to expand retail networks, strengthen cust
The National Drug Authority, a body that regulates the manufacturing and management of drugs in the country has directed its department of compliance to end the vending of drugs in buses plying long routes within the country.This follows concerns from travelers in public means of transport
joint police and Uganda Revenue Authority investigation has commenced after an enforcement team opened fire on a vehicle along the Kampala–Jinja highway, injuring a man later found not to be involved in smuggling.The incident occurred on April 26 at around 8:50pm, when a URA enforcement
Among them, the 11th Parliament’s Speaker, Annet Anita Among, some lawmakers say, stands out as Uganda’s second female Speaker.“She has led with remarkable strength, resilience, and a deep commitment to unity,” one MP says.Over 300 Members of Parliament from across the count
First, government offers 4,000 scholarships for students joining the public universities of Makerere, Kyambogo, Mountains of the Moon, Kabale, Mbarara, Gulu, Muni, Soroti, and Lira.The government sponsorship is divided into several categories. The National Merit Scheme (Direct Entry Admiss
The High Court has granted a divorce to a Turkish national, Safak Davut, after finding that his Ugandan wife, Violet Ddembe, subjected him to mental cruelty during their troubled marriage.Justice Celia Nagawa of the Family Division ruled that the marriage had “irretrievably broken down
In the grand theatre of history, nations are not remembered for the eloquence of their lamentations, but for the audacity of their innovations. Civilizations rise not merely upon the abundance of natural resources beneath their soil, but upon the depth of scientific imagination cultivated within
Liverpool have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their crucial trip to Old Trafford as Alexander Isak has been ruled out of the clash against Manchester United. The Swedish international is set to miss the showdown after picking up a groin strain in training, leaving Arne Slot with a major selec
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it has arrested a man and charged with fratricide.A bulletin read, “The ZRP confirms the arrest of Maenzanise Gumbeze (36) in connection with a case of murder which occurred on 30 April 2026 at Queensdale Farm, Gweshe, Kadoma.”Gumbeze alle
