The Electoral Commission has disqualified Ankunda Best Arnold, a former Bishop Stuart University guild president, from the Isingiro North parliamentary race after ruling that his nomination papers were invalid.Ankunda, who rose to public attention through student leadership at Bishop Stuar
Hellen Seku, the commissioner for patriotism, issued a warning to National Unity Platform supporters regarding their use of the national flag. Her stance lacks legal merit and risks politicizing a national symbol.If, in any case, the spirit of the Constitution is to position the national f
As Uganda heads toward another electoral cycle, national discourse is once again centered on leadership, accountability, service delivery, and the future of governance.Entering this space is Abraham Luzzi, an independent aspirant for the Kampala Central Member of Parliament seat, with a bo
The NRM presidential candidate, Mr Yoweri Museveni, has hit out at Opposition politicians who he described as inferior and inexperienced to lead the masses.Mr Museveni cautioned voters to desist from giving mandate to inexperienced politicians, especially from the Opposition whose focus he
President Museveni has hailed businessman and economist Amos Nzeyi as a key contributor to Uganda's economic transformation, citing the role of indigenous entrepreneurs in driving the country's development agenda.Museveni made the remarks in a speech delivered on his behalf by Deputy Speak
A team from the China-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park briefs President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni. Far right is Luke Wang, Managing Director, Tian Tang Group, and Lucy Zhang, Group CEORWAKITURA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has approved a proposal to estab
Vice President Jessica Alupo attends a confirmation ceremony at St Stephen Catholic Parish in Katakwi District, where 668 children received the sacrament.Katakwi, Uganda: Vice President Jessica Rose Alupo Epel has warned youth in Katakwi District against night dancing, drug abuse and exces
The Electoral Commission has denominated Arnold Ankunda Best the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) candidate in the race to represent the electorates of Isingiro North County to Parliament.In the letter signed by Justice Byabakama, the Commission also found out that Ankunda had nine valid
Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against InactionUNAIDS Executive Director Winnie ByanyimaBrasilia, Brazil — UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has issued a stark warning that the global fight against HIV/AIDS is at a critical juncture, cautioning that
The minister, who was accompanied by his wife Susan Muhwezi and family members, expressed concern over what he described as worrying levels of alcohol consumption among men, women, youth, and the elderly.The Security Minister Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi Concerned that excessiv
