At the 74th graduation of Makerere University, Namutebi Abishag Lilian Matovu was among the 132 students awarded the coveted PhD, climaxing a journey she never dreamt would end the way it did.Like many children born to peasant families, education is never assured. Perhaps, this explains wh
Simon Peter Mundeyi, the Ministry of Internal Affairs spokespersonThe Ugandan Department of Inspection and Legal Services, under the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, has deported over 300 illegal immigrants.This followed a six-month security operation targeting il
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured togeher in 2019. Photo: ReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit China this year, according to China’s ambassador to Moscow, as the two cou
What you need to know:President Museveni has been in Busoga sub-region twice in a period of 12 days. First, he was in Jinja City on January 26 when he presided over the 38th anniversary of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) rise to power, and th
Bemba at Goma International AirportRutshuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Prime Minister and National Minister of Defense, Jean-Pierre Bemba, on Friday rushed to North Kivu province as the fight between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebe
Liverpool found a way to win against Burnley, but there was some fallout on the touchline. Vincent Kompany 'blamed' Jürgen Klopp, and it could be good for Arsenal.The touchline was livelier than the pitch at times as Jürgen Klopp and Vincent Kompany both got booked in Liverpool vs Burn
There’s no denying Iran’s proxy forces are great value for money. The regime’s support for its allied militias, including the Lebanese Hizbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, probably doesn’t exceed a few billion dollars per annum — perhaps even less, given that many have their own sources of
President Yoweri Museveni has called upon all Ugandans to actively participate in safeguarding wetlands at individual levels. During the national World Wetland Day celebrations in Gulu City on February 2, 2024, Museveni emphasized that the responsibility of preserving wetlands extends from grassr
Capt Omara: Does He Want Me to Sell My Children to Get the Shs350m?All is not well for Abim District LCV Chairperson Capt (Rtd) Yuventine Omara after a city lawyer gave him a two-week ultimatum within which to clear his outstanding legal fees amou
Do you know what happens to your body if you quit sugar, coffee and alcohol for 30 days? Luckily, you don’t need to try it for yourself but rather lean on the experiment that Trevor Hash did.
