Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines, is grappling with escalating operational turbulence after grounding both of its long-haul aircraft, triggering a wave of flight cancellations that has now ensnared city tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia among affected passengers.“My Sunday flight w
KAMPALA | The High Court’s Family Division has appointed the Administrator General to temporarily manage the estate of the late businessman James Garuga Musinguzi, valued at more than Shs 1 trillion, after ruling that warring family members are incapable of jointly administering the vast fortun
After ten years, millions in financing and bold promises to transform Uganda’s business and tourism competitiveness, the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) is now under an unforgiving spotlight.The December 2025 Value for Money audit on CEDP has laid bare a troubli
Chameleone revealed he had been rapidly losing his sight on the right side, prompting the intervention. Jose Chameleone has announced he successfully underwent eye surgery after rapidly losing vision in his right eye.The legendary artist posted an image from his recovery bed to expr
Police in Adjumani have arrested a 35-year-old woman over the alleged strangulation of her co-wife during a polygamous household dispute as investigations into the fatal domestic violence case continue.Adjumani, Uganda: Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 35-year-old woman over the
ASTU- apprehend the Mark X driver involved in the accidentKatakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One police officer has been confirmed dead, and another seriously injured after being struck by a speeding car in Gwetom Police checkpoint in Katakwi district.The killer vehicle, a Toyot
” Wangadya also questioned the singular focus on Besigye’s case.“There are accused persons who have not yet gone on trial who don’t have 20 lawyers, including politicians from outside. Why do you ask me only about Besigye? To us, human rights are for all people and not only opposition pol
POLICE have recorded a road traffic accident in which a police officer died while musician sustained serious injuries.The accident occurred yesterday, February 14, 2026, around 16:40 hours in the Machinga area, about 12 kilometres south of Monze town.According to preliminary investi
KIRUHURA, Uganda — Eight people have died in a tragic road crash along the Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway in Kiruhura District, police have confirmed.According to police in Rwizi Region, the fatal accident occurred at around 6:30pm on Friday at Kibega I Village. The crash involved a white
Last week, the minister for Kampala affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, issued an ultimatum to city vendors to vacate the streets and relocate to the 2000 free workspaces across the KCCA markets around the city.This was received with considerable interest. mixed reactions among people: one grou
