Over 60 students expelled from Kitgum High School for stealing 130 chairs
Kitgum, Uganda: At least 60 students have been expelled from Kitgum High School over persistent indiscipline and poor academic performance, school authorities have confir...
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European Entrepreneur Oswal sues top Ugandan security officials over alleged unlawful detention, torture and property seizure
European Entrepreneur Vasundhara OswalKAMPALA – Entrepreneur Vasundhara Oswal has petitioned the High Court of Uganda, accusing senior Ugandan officials of grave consti...
Mawogola North MP Race: Jet Tumwebaze Vows to Sue Sodo Kaguta over Academic Qualifications
Lawyer Jet Tumwebaze has announced plans to challenge the election of Sodo Aine Kaguta, the Member of Parliament-elect for Mawogola North, citing alleged lack of academic...
Mukono to cover drainages to address open drain risks
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Municipal Council has agreed to cover open drainage channels along sections of the Nasuti–Nakabago–Ntawo and Bajo–Seeta ro...
NWSC chief orders officials out of offices to address service delivery
KAMPALA, Uganda — The managing director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation has ordered officials to leave their offices and head into the field to address s...
EU Parliament Demands Release of Opposition Figures, Review of Ties With Uganda
KAMPALA: The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a strongly worded resolution condemning Uganda’s post-election environment, calling for the immediate release of op...
Wakiso seals UGX 43.8 billion deal to redevelop central and Kawuku markets
WAKISO, Uganda — A major milestone has been achieved in the transformation of trade infrastructure in Wakiso District following the official signing of multi-billion sh...
Local Government Ministry Unveils Strategic Priorities for 2026–2030, Ugx2.2 Trillion Needed
Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya (right) handing over the contract to a team from UB Consulting at the Ministry of Local Government Headquar...
Africans Want Elections but Don't Trust Electoral Management Bodies to Ensure They're Free and Fair
Assessments of election quality have worsened over the past decade.Key findingsOn average across 38 countries, about three-quarters (74%) of Africans support choosing the...
Ecweru Praises Progress on Katonga Roads, Assures Public of Imminent Reopening
The State Minister for Works and Transport, Musa Ecweru, has commended contractors for what he described as commendable progress on road works along routes crossing River...