Jinja, Uganda: Police in Jinja District have launched a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked a general merchandise shop and stole Shs2.5 million and other valuables during a violent raid in Muguluka West Zone, Kagoma Town Council.The robbery occurred on Thursday night at around 8:45pm, s
Police have foiled a suspected aggravated robbery targeting a mobile money operator in Bugolobi, Kampala. The suspect, who was armed with a gun hidden inside a polythene bag, attempted the robbery but fled on a motorcycle after the plan failed.Boda boda riders quickly noticed the suspect e
Netizens have questioned the artistic impression of the proposed Mbarara airport after noticing it closely resembles China’s Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, while government officials say the project will be privately financed as part of Uganda’s wider plan to expand its airport network
Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested a suspected robber targeting bank customers using motorcycles.According to a statement issued by Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire on Friday, 6th March, 2026, the suspect has been identified as Wagaba Hussen, a 27-y
A U.N. inquiry says Uganda helped South Sudan carry out airstrikes that killed and badly burned civilians in opposition areasSouth Sudan-ArrestsSouth Sudan-Arrests (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)Uganda helped South Sudan carry out airstrikes that k
Senior lawyer Muwema was evicted from his office early Friday morningSenior city lawyer Fred Muwema was on Friday morning evicted from his law firm offices in Kololo after defaulting on rent arrears now estimated at about Shs1.4 billion. Court bailiffs executed the eviction on Frida
KAMPALA – Teachers’ long-standing grievances over salary disparities have returned to the spotlight after the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) confirmed it had received an invitation from the Ministry of Public Service for a consultative meeting on public servants’ pay and welfare.
As the city gradually returns to normal with the removal of street vendors, now is the perfect time to reorganize the transportation sector as well. I understand it might take some time to fully eliminate the street vendors, but the progress so far is promising. Recent efforts to streamline city
Ono Bwino can exclusively report that pop star turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) and his family will be allowed to access their multibillion Magere home after President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in as the newly elected president.Ono Bwino can exclusively report th
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has pushed back against critics within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) who have questioned his loyalty to the party.He says his 15 years of service and repeated election victories for the NRM demonstrate his lo
