The State House Anti-Corruption in collaboration with the Police has arrested 4 high-ranking officials from Mityana District on charges of Abuse of Office and Nepotism.Those apprehended include; Anna Miriam Nassali, the Vice Chairperson LCV Mityana District, Dr. Lwassampijja Fred, the Chai
Beyond the clouts, the video endorsements by different legislators especially the new comers making rounds on social media and the rushed CEC resolution backing Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Speaker Tayebwa’s to continue with their roles in the 12th parliament amidst protests from several CEC
UEDCL has announced a planned power shutdown in Entebbe City on February 25, 2026, from 8:00am to 5:00pm to allow critical maintenance and system improvement works.Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced a planned power shutdown in Entebbe City to allow mainte
The Uganda Now Youth Group has endorsed State Minister Persis Namuganza for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, calling on President Museveni and MPs across party lines to support her candidacy.Uganda Now Youth Group leaders address the media in Jinja as they endorse State Minister Persis Namu
Jennifer Bamuturaki, Former Uganda Airlines CEOUganda is the only peaceful country where everyone is free to trade any baseless accusation without being remorseful after developing any disagreement.When President Museveni gave a job to Mrs Jennifer Bamuturaki, that was the beginning
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The heavy wooden doors of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Lubaga, had barely closed after the 1 p.m. Mass when a fresh wave of worshippers began to stream in. They arrived first in small groups, then in clusters, their footsteps steady on the stone floor. A special Mas
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has revealed that he will consult President Yoweri Museveni on the race for Speaker of Parliament while declaring corruption Uganda’s biggest enemy.“As for Speaker and all the other positions you are asking me about, I shall consul
South African bonds extended gains as investors positioned for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget presentation on Feb. 25. Morgan Stanley said the budget could reinforce fiscal consolidation and further compress the risk premium on sovereign debt. The bank described the upcoming fiscal up
Senegalese football — and indeed the wider African game — has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of a promising strikerYoussou Diouf, who featured in Senegal's Ligue 2, reportedly passed away after collapsing during a match in ThièsTributes have since flooded
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
