The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has fired Brig Abdul Rugumayo from his position as Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), this website has learnt. Brig Rugumayo was appointed to
Eric Sakwa, former Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Jinja District (now Jinja City) has revealed how a fallout with mafias in Busoga over 2016 Independence Day Celebrations ended with his abrupt transfer (announced on radio) and how the lady who was his line minister, who effected it, lat
Peter Katongole worked for Airtel Uganda for 13 years, during which time he rose to the position of Revenue Assurance and Fraud Manager.In early 2020, Airtel began investigating suspected fraud in its mobile money commission system.In February 2020, Airtel’s Revenue Assurance Cent
The grader demolishing some of the containers along Moroto town main street.Moroto, Uganda | URN | Despite local leaders’ attempts to halt the eviction, municipal council authorities in Moroto pushed ahead with demolishing kiosks and containers belonging to street vendors.Early th
BUSHENYI, Uganda — The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested two suspects in Bushenyi District as part of ongoing investigations into alleged corruption in the recruitment process of the District Service Commission.The suspects, identified as Richard Nykyeire and Dan Taritweba, a
Rising mobile money transaction and withdrawal charges are increasingly eating into the profits of small businesses in Uganda, with traders and MSMEs warning that the high cost of digital transactions could slow the country’s push toward a digital economy.Mobile money has revolutionized
Following his confirmation as President in the gazette and the impending swearing‑in ceremony at Kololo, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni now turns to the delicate, almost ritualistic task of assembling the cabinet that will carry him through the next five years. In a series of projection repor
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
Masaka Regional Referral HospitalKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka Regional Referral Hospital is facing challenges in its ambulance services following cuts in funding.Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, the hos
A crucial NRM political mobilizer from Northern Uganda has accused senior party figures of sidelining him and misrepresenting his work after he successfully convinced a group of opposition candidates to withdraw from the 2026 race and support the yellow camp.Moses Ongwec, a cadre from Lang
