Namirembe Bitamazire lived a fulfilling career in public service
Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, a towering figure in Uganda’s education sector, passed away on January 14 at the age of 84.A professional teacher, former head teacher...
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Uganda Prisons denies claims of female inmates getting pregnant in jail
The prison authorities described allegations from members of parliament as unfounded and impossible under the current prison system.Officials from the Uganda Prisons Serv...
Ruto Appoints Odinga’s Widow as UN Environment Programme Permanent Representative
President William Ruto has appointed Canon Dr. Ida Betty Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Represe...
Gen. Felix Kulaigye Urges Ugandans to Maintain Peace, Respect Electoral Commission During Election Period
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, has urged Ugandans to uphold peace and respect the Electoral Commission during the on...
MP Muwanga Kivumbi Charged With Terrorism
Muwanga Kivumbi appearing in court on Friday.Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been arraigned before court and charged with terrorism, co...
Balimwezo is the new Kampala Lord Mayor
Balimwezo with the declaration form at the Kampala Tally Center in NakawaKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) f...
Take the Odinga path and work with Museveni – Mwenda urges Bobi Wine
Mwenda said that if he were in the NUP leader’s position, he would concede defeat after the elections and seek a working relationship with Museveni. Veteran journalist...
Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls
The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voter...
Uganda investigates Almohen Trade Ltd over alleged election interference, gold smuggling
KAMPALA, Uganda — Security agencies have launched a massive investigation into a sophisticated gold-smuggling ring allegedly used to funnel untraceable international fu...
Local Government Elections: Arrests, allegations, and low voter turnout
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 st...