Josephine Angucia, the West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson, explained that the two were arrested after police received information from the community members alleging that they were practicing lesbianism.Police in Arua City, Ayivu West Division, are investigating a case of alleged lesbi
Thomas MukoyaKAMPALA, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Uganda raised its projected public spending for the 2026/2027 financial year by 12.7% to 78.2 trillion shillings ($21.78 billion), up from an earlier estimate of 69.4 trillion shillings, the finance ministry announced on Friday.In a post on
OYAM, Uganda – Police in Oyam District have moved swiftly to restore calm following a violent land dispute that saw an angry mob torch several homes in Bar Cell, Eastern Ward, Oyam Town Council on Thursday afternoon.The Territorial Police confirmed they are investigating a case of arson
With oil production expected to start soon, Dr Julius Kipng’etich projected even stronger growth over the next two to three decades, potentially transforming Uganda into one of the continent’s largest economies.Insurers in Uganda and across the East African region have been called to
Kampala city after street vendors being evicted.Overview:KCCA spokesperson Daniel Nuwabine said this time it will be different. He said eviction of street vendors in the Central Business District (CBD) is part of a broader effort to organize trade in the city and the entire Greater
The newly elected Mbale City Woman MP, Lydia Wanyoto Mutende, has officially declared her intention to contest for the position of Speaker of the 12th Parliament.She made the declaration today, Friday, 20th February, 2026 during a press conference held at House 49 in Malukhu, Mbale Industr
Uganda’s political climate has become even more heated after a senior army officer made very strong comments about opposition leader Bobi Wine. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni and a powerful figure in the country, spoke sharply about Bobi Wine’s appear
Soroti, Uganda: The Soroti Fruit Factory operates at a loss of Shs5.371 billion for the 2024/2025 Financial Year, deepening its financial troubles despite a recent management overhaul, the latest Auditor General’s report reveals.The audit report released on December 31, 2025 by Auditor G
TikToker Nansubuga Aisha, popularly known as Luwilight, has been released after spending several weeks on remand at Luzira Prison.Luwilight had been appearing in court over charges related to misinformation and hate speech, a case that had attracted public attention, especially after singe
EmituKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ezekiel Emitu has returned as Kampala Metropolitan (KMP) Police Commander, replacing Richard Ecega, who has faced criticism for failing to effectively manage crime in the city and its outskirts. Sources at Naguru Police Headquarters confirmed that t
