Chief Justice tips judges on electoral disputes handling.
KAMPALA: The Chief Justice, Alphonse Owiny-Dollo, has urged High Court judges to treat electoral petitions with the seriousness of cases that affect the entire public, no...
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Uganda: Parliament Presses Govt Over Muhoozi's Election Remarks, Detention of Catholic Priest.
Parliament has put the government on the spot over remarks by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, that legislators say appear to contradict electora...
2026 Battle: Opposition Sounds Alarm As Gov’t Tightens Nut On Vote & Exit Order
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has reaffirmed that all voters, including Members of Parliament, must leave polling stations immediately after casting their ballots in...
Uganda: Just 41 MPs Approve Shs9tn Loan Blitz
In a Tuesday session that has sparked outrage among fiscal watchdogs, a mere fraction of the 11th Parliament authorized the government to proceed with massive loan reques...
Bitcoin’s silent exodus hits crypto as long-time buyers cash out
More than two months after the token hit a record high above $12 000, Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% and is struggling to find support.Bitcoin’s most entrenched investor...
Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27
Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27independent.co.ug44minKAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s economy is forecast to expand by 10.4 percent by the end of...
Uganda: Museveni Blames Kassanda's Poor Services On Opposition Voting, Asks Residents to Reverse Trend
President Yoweri Museveni has faulted the people of Kassanda District for voting opposition politicians, saying the decision is partly responsible for the poor service de...
Uganda: Govt Orders Early December Salary, Pension Payments Ahead of Festive Season
The government has announced early payment of December salaries and pensions for public officers and pensioners, directing that all payments be processed by December 23...
Uganda says to trim debt issuance by 21% in 2026/27 FY
The Bank of Uganda, Uganda’s central bank, in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Uganda estimates that it will need $28.1 billion to adapt to the effects of c...
Mufumbiro further remanded till January 6.
Waiswa Mufumbiro has been further remandedNakawa Chief Magistrate’s court has further remanded opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary candidate Waiswa M...