At the 74th graduation of Makerere University, Namutebi Abishag Lilian Matovu was among the 132 students awarded the coveted PhD, climaxing a journey she never dreamt would end the way it did.Like many children born to peasant families, education is never assured. Perhaps, this explains wh
Simon Peter Mundeyi, the Ministry of Internal Affairs spokespersonThe Ugandan Department of Inspection and Legal Services, under the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, has deported over 300 illegal immigrants.This followed a six-month security operation targeting il
Kenya Mourns the Loss of Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, King'ori MwangiIn a somber turn of events, Kenya is mourning the passing of Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, King'ori Mwangi.The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the nation, as citizen
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured togeher in 2019. Photo: ReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit China this year, according to China’s ambassador to Moscow, as the two cou
What you need to know:President Museveni has been in Busoga sub-region twice in a period of 12 days. First, he was in Jinja City on January 26 when he presided over the 38th anniversary of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) rise to power, and th
Bemba at Goma International AirportRutshuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Prime Minister and National Minister of Defense, Jean-Pierre Bemba, on Friday rushed to North Kivu province as the fight between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebe
KYLIE Jenner has revealed a new hairstyle that has fans convinced that she's a copycat.Kylie, 26, has been dating Timothee Chalamet, 28, since April 202
Hailey Bieber has finally addressed ongoing rumours that she and Justin Bieber's marriage is on the rocks as fans speculate she has been shading her husband on social media
CNN’s Michael Smerconish expressed bewilderment over Las Vegas oddsmakers giving former First Lady Michelle Obama better odds of becoming president than certain competitors, despite no indications of her running. Smerconish discussed this re
Speaker Anita Among this afternoon witnessed the holy marriage of Charles Bbale Mayiga and his wife, Sonia Elizabeth Nabagereka at Rubaga Cathedral.Charles Bbale Mayiga is the son to the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga.The couple was wedded by the main celebrant, Rt. Rev. Bishop
