Lamech Mwiine, the Kazo District education officer DEOAccording to Kazo District Education Officer Lamech Mwine, the decision followed a rigorous investigation that confirmed widespread examination malpractice at the centre.The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has nullified
Norbert MaoNorbert Mao, Uganda’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and MP-elect for Laro‑Pece Constituency, Gulu District has outlined his reasons for contesting the position of Speaker of Parliament.In a recent statement, Mao emphasized the need for integrity, pri
This bill is a game-changer for our creative industry. It will provide stronger protection for creators, streamline the sector and introduce tougher penalties for piracy and copyright infringementFormer Aruu County Member of Parliament, Odonga Otto has argued that patriotism is not about d
The National Oil Palm Project (NOPP), once hailed as a transformative agro-industrial lifeline for Uganda’s rural farmers, is now sinking under the weight of delays, underperformance and questionable management, after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report exposed deep cracks in one of go
Tears, anger and desperation have engulfed the streets of Mbarara after a sweeping city council operation to restore “order” turned into a full-blown eviction storm, leaving thousands of street vendors, kiosk owners and small traders counting heavy losses and staring at an uncertain future.
Remigio Achia, Vice Chairperson Budget Committee asked Ariko to ensure that the matter of unremitted water bills is handled by the Ministry of Finance remarking, “This matter should be captured and reported to the Ministry of Finance.The revelation was made by Herbert Ariko, Chairperson,
The ULS President directly criticised the conduct of Justice Mohammed Umar, arguing that compelling a lawyer to kneel undermines not just individual dignity but the integrity of the entire legal system.Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde, has condemned judicial humiliation and ca
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
Penina Atieno, the woman allegedly impersonating medics at Mulago (Mulago ICT Photo). Penina Atieno, the woman allegedly impersonating medics at Mulago (Mulago ICT Photo).Mulago National Referral Hospital is struggling to dismantle a predatory web of extortionists who have infiltrat
Justice Joyce Kavuma of the Civil Division of the High Court has dismissed with costs the application filed by Mukono based businessman Augustine Kasozi the proprietor of the famous Collins Hotel and Mukono Bookshop seeking to stay the auctioning of his multibillion empire over Shs778m unpaid loa
