LUWERO – Former Vice President H.E. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has commended parents who raise disciplined, patriotic children who contribute meaningfully to their communities and nation. He made the remarks during the 40-day Dua (prayer session) for the late Isaac Kigozi, son of Ambassador Abbey
The performance of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the January 2026 general elections has been widely discussed across the country, particularly in the Greater Masaka sub-region where the party has traditionally faced stiff opposition.Supporters say the renewed mobilisatio
Museveni warned that while he was open to appointing youths in his next government, young people must not to “confuse biology with ideology”, and that being young does not automatically translate into clarity of purpose or sound leadership.President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned agains
Energy and Mineral Development Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa sign deal with Kenya to participate in the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New details have emerged about Uganda’s participation in the Kenya Pipeline Co
Locals look on as the rescue team is engaged in retrieving bodies from the mines.Bushenyi, Uganda —At least five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a gold mine in Kayanga Village, Kyamuhunga Sub‑County, Bushenyi District. The incident occurred when the artisanal
Renowned female DJ, influencer, and media personality Lynda Ddane has officially confirmed that she is dating fellow DJ DJ Kasbaby, born David Kassami.For the past few years, Lynda, real name Lynda Uwamahoro Ddane, has been linked to several notable figures in the entertainment scene, incl
Police have arrested at least 700 suspects in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area during intelligence-led operations conducted between February 16 and 22, 2026, targeting a surge in violent crime, narcotics, and gang activity.Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke told journalists on Monday
South African bonds extended gains as investors positioned for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget presentation on Feb. 25. Morgan Stanley said the budget could reinforce fiscal consolidation and further compress the risk premium on sovereign debt. The bank described the upcoming fiscal up
Senegalese football — and indeed the wider African game — has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of a promising strikerYoussou Diouf, who featured in Senegal's Ligue 2, reportedly passed away after collapsing during a match in ThièsTributes have since flooded
Johannesburg, South Africa – Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, finds himself embroiled in a serious legal battle following his arrest on Thursday, 19 February 2026, for attempted murder. The incident, a shooting at his opulent Hyde Park
