The Uganda Law Society has condemned the appointment of Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice, warning it threatens judicial independence and risks deepening political interference in Uganda’s courts.Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde (R) has vehemently criticised the appointment of
The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe
polling official under the watch of police inserts holes on the edges of the plastic buckets to allow fitting of security seals in Gulu cityGulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Polling at Limu Medical Flats Polling Station (OI-LZ) in Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City, was thrown into chaos on Thu
The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts.Across the country, polling stations experienced disputes ranging from voter bribery and denied voting rights to claims of ballot stuffing, prompting
Barbie Itungo, the wife of National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi, has complained about continued security restrictions blocking access to their home, leading to food shortages. She has also complained to the top religious of the country over threats by a senior military officer to
Former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has cried out to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and institute investigations into alleged electoral irregularities that marred the Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.Hon. Ssempijja claims
Former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has cried out to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and institute investigations into alleged electoral irregularities that marred the Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.Hon. Ssempijja claims
Senior religious leaders from the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda visited the home of Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, to investigate reports of a military siege. Following his escape into hiding, the clerics met with Barbie Itungo to verify claims of house arrest and surveillance.
Bobi Wine has rejected Muhoozi's order to surrender to policeKAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s army commander Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered opposition leader Bobi Wine to surrender to police within 48 hours, escalating a high-stakes standoff that has unfolded in the volatile aftermath of la
Police in Greater Bushenyi are investigating a shocking murder in which a police officer was brutally killed during an early morning operation in Buhweju District. The incident happened on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Kyanika B Village in Nyakaziba Town Council.According to police reports,
