The cross-border heist signifies a new frontier in the evolving nature of financial crime, where digital fraud is increasingly sophisticated, fast-moving and now, transnational. The arrests may mark a breakthrough in the Equity Bank Rwanda probe, but they also expose a deeper reality: in a digita
'Boda-bodas have provided employment. If tomorrow we decided to remove them, what would happen to the young men who depend on them? Each rider supports several people. So, they have benefits, but they also present challenges. They need to be better organised, and we had already started that proce
A disgruntled mobiliser for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Northern Uganda has come out with a detailed account of frustration and financial strain, accusing senior officials in Kyadondo of blocking his efforts to meet party chairman Yoweri Museveni after he convinced a group of opposi
Ms. Sarah Taratwebirwe, a senior pharmacist, Ministry of Health.The Ministry of Health Uganda has warned the public about the increasing presence of counterfeit and substandard medicines on the Ugandan market, which are a threat to public health.Speaking on behalf of the Ministry, M
KAMPALA — The Government of Japan has confirmed funding for the second phase of the Kampala Flyover project, a major infrastructure development expected to ease traffic congestion and reduce flooding along Jinja Road.The Minister of Works and Transport, Katumba Wamala, announced the deve
Elizabeth Mbabazi, a Rwandan National who has been Convicted testifying Against her co Accused at Buganda Road Court.Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted a Rwandan national, Elizabeth Mbabazi, for her role in the attempted theft of 7
The presidential race was widely viewed as a two-horse contest between Museveni and Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), but the semblance of openness was tempered by the heavy policing of the political field.COMMENT | DR JUDE KAGORO | The 2026 general election in Uganda followed a familiar patt
Gabbar stated that countries like Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are advancing a range of missile systems that could reach the American homeland.US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday claimed that Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile development could include mi
Whistleblower allegations raise serious questions about misuse of funds, power, and governance — but the Commission insists there is “no crisis.”Kampala, Uganda: The leadership of the Uganda Human Rights Commission is under intense scrutiny following a wave of whistleblower allegatio
Christians Paying Last Respect to Late Fr. Angelo Matua on Tuesday.Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The death of Rev. Fr. Angelo Matua of Arua Catholic Diocese has stirred emotional reactions among Christian faithful and raised questions about the circumstances leading to his illness.
