South African police are hunting for a Ugandan man who allegedly conned a South African Police Service (SAPS) officer out of nearly R3 million (about 614 million) by feigning a romantic relationship.The suspect calls himself Dr. Kalvin SofikaThe su
Police have said they have launched a joint crackdown against errant drivers, especially for government vehicles and VIPs.Speaking on Monday, traffic police spokesperson, Michael Kananura said the joint operation was mooted after increase in cases of indi
Museveni with the retired Generals from UPDF.Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has retired police’s Director for Human Resource Management, Brig Gen Jesse Kamunwanire, from Uganda People’s Defence Forc
President Yoweri MuseveniJust a day after elevating 382 officers across various ranks, the President has now appointed a new set of Chiefs, Commanders, and Defence Liaison Officers to key positions within the military structure. This latest update was officially confirmed by Defence Spokes
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) has extended a helping hand to the Busoga community, contributing items valued at 50 million shillings.The donation, presented during the official launch of Tarehe Sita activities in Buyende District, included 20 hospital delivery be
The Budget Committee of Parliament has recommended allocating Shs288 billion for the renovation of Mandela National Stadium also known as Namboole in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.The committee also proposed the phased provision of funds for the construction of
A delegation of heads of state and their representatives were seen off at Entebbe International Airport following their participation in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Government meeting and the ongoing Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit.The IGAD su
President Museveni is scheduled to engage in discussions with his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, focusing on bilateral trade matters in an upcoming Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) meeting hosted by Uganda. The meeting is of particular significance as it coincides with straine
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended allocating Shs4 billion and Shs2 billion in the National Budget Framework Paper for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specifically catering to post-summit activities related to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China for the next three ye
