Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced that he has decided to stop his ongoing political confrontation with Minister Chris Baryomunsi. In a statement that quickly drew public attention, Muhoozi said his decision was guided not by pressure or fear, but by respect for his mother, Mama Janet Museveni
South Ankole Diocese of the Church of Uganda has marked 14 years since its inception with a grand thanksgiving celebration, highlighted by the commissioning of 80 lay readers and renewed calls for humility, peace and community development.The celebrations were held on Sunday at St Mathews
Mr Richster Amarh Amarfio, Vice President of the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG), has underscored the role wetlands play in Ghana’s ecological balance and fisheries sustainability, warning that continued encroachment threatens livelihoods and food security.Mr Amarfio, who
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a sharply worded statement rejecting what it described as an attempt by incoming Chief Justice Flavian Zeija to silence critics on social media, escalating tensions between the bar and the judiciary at the start of the new legal year.In a public rele
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda’s 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government.He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations
Cristian Romero will serve a four-match suspension after being sent off during Tottenham’s clash with Manchester United on Saturday afternoon.Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!The Spurs captain
Mpigi District was thrown into shock and anger after Buyaaya–Kitojjo village stayed in total darkness for nearly two weeks. What first appeared to be a normal power outage has now exploded into a major political and criminal controversy involving a former Member of Parliament.The Uganda
Uganda’s flag carrier has this week made headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was revealed that Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer, will not serve in the position beyond July. The departure comes after the national carrier received a bad rap following a string of governance
The Bank of Uganda has issued a strong warning to the public regarding the misuse of Uganda Shilling currency, urging everyone to preserve the integrity of banknotes and coins. The central bank specifically cautioned florists, designers, gifting stylists, and clients against using brand-new bankn
Steven Tendo, a Ugandan minister and nursing assistant who moved to Vermont in 2021 while seeking asylum, was detained in Shelburne on Wednesday morning by federal immigration agents, according to the union he’s a part of and the advocacy group Migrant Justice.Tendo was detained by U.S.
