ASTU- apprehend the Mark X driver involved in the accidentKatakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One police officer has been confirmed dead, and another seriously injured after being struck by a speeding car in Gwetom Police checkpoint in Katakwi district.The killer vehicle, a Toyot
” Wangadya also questioned the singular focus on Besigye’s case.“There are accused persons who have not yet gone on trial who don’t have 20 lawyers, including politicians from outside. Why do you ask me only about Besigye? To us, human rights are for all people and not only opposition pol
Lawyer Jet Tumwebaze has announced plans to challenge the election of Sodo Aine Kaguta, the Member of Parliament-elect for Mawogola North, citing alleged lack of academic qualifications and election irregularities.Tumwebaze, who lost the parliamentary race to Kaguta—President Yoweri Muse
Insider sources allege a quiet legal consultations aimed at challenging Joan Namutaawe’s Masaka District Woman MP election victory, though no petition has yet been filed.A photo collage of Masaka District Woman MP-elect Joan Namutaawe (NUP) and NRM candidate Joanita Nalule, whose closely
MuseveniPresident Yoweri Museveni has said that leaders must never impose themselves on the people, arguing that former dictator Idi Amin ruled Uganda without the consent of citizens.Museveni made the remarks on Monday while addressing mourners at the commemoration of former Archbis
Security operatives on Friday night raided the home of Patrick Nsanja in Kirindi Village, Nazigo Sub-county, Kayunga District, in a search for National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, whose whereabouts remain unknown.The operation, which residents said occurred a
Rachael KawalaPolice in Matuga are investigating a murder incident that occurred on February 14, 2026, in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division, Wakiso District.The deceased has been identified as Bukenya Martin, an 18-year-old male student of Hillside Secondary School, Matugga, and a reside
Arsenal were boosted by the return from injury of William Saliba at the weekend, but picked up two fresh worries in defence.Saliba started and played an hour in a 4-0 win over Wigan, but lost Riccardo Calafiori before the game and then Ben White near the end.The double setback comes
Manchester United will hope kickstart a new winning run when they face Everton after an extended break.Man United have reacted positively to the managerial change, with Michael Carrick overseeing four straight wins prior to the 1-1 draw against West Ham last time out.Benjamin Sesko
Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has announced that the National Variety Release Committee has officially approved a new soybean variety developed by the university’s Centre for Soybean Improvement and Development.The newly approved variety, n
