Justice Kania ruled that it was unlikely that Henry Katanga, a right handed person intending to commit suicide, would shoot himself on the left side of his head,” and that the alternative trajectory proposed by Molly's defence would require awkward positioningMolly Katanga listening to t
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
A power sector storm is brewing in Uganda as internal conflicts at the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) intersect with national energy supply challenges, threatening to further destabilize an already fragile economic lifeline.According to insiders, senior staff at ERA allege that Chi
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has cautioned parents against sacrificing their long-term financial stability in pursuit of enrolling their children in what he described as “Ivy League” schools.As schools across Uganda reopen for the first term, many families are feelin
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Individuals and authorities engaging in open burning of waste in urban areas across Uganda now face prosecution, fines, and other stringent legal consequences following a directive from the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). The ban comes after
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
The Bank of Uganda recently kept the Central Bank Rate (CBR) unchanged at 9.75 per cent, signalling its confidence in the price stability experienced in the economy today.The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) assessed that the current policy stance remains appropriate to support economic act
At least 20 students from underprivileged backgrounds are set to benefit from scholarships worth Shs 3.85 billion to pursue science and technology degree programmes at leading universities in Uganda.The scholarships are being offered under the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship, a ne
Singer Geosteady and Hindu Kay have today cemented their marriage with a colorful religious Nikah ceremony after several years of being together.After ending his marriage with his baby mama, Prima Kadarshi, real name Prima Ndagire, Geosteady settled down with Hindu Kay, with whom he found
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
