Police rescue 10 girls from traffickers in Bushenyi, arrest two suspects
Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Bushenyi are holding two suspects in connection with alleged human trafficking.Apollo Tayebwa, the Greater Bushenyi Police...
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Lira Blood Bank construction nears completion
The Lira Regional Blood Bank under construction.Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Regional Blood Bank at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) is...
NEMA bans open waste burning, culprits to face prosecution, fines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Individuals and authorities engaging in open burning of waste in urban areas across Uganda now face prosecution, fines, and other stri...
NRM MP Loser in Kalungu Calls on Gen. Muhoozi to Intervene Over Minister Sekindi’s Alleged Support for Opposition
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Kalungu District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Helen Nakeeya, has appealed to Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Ka...
JUST IN! Kampala High Court Rejects Kamuli Municipality MP Vote Recount
The High Court of Uganda sitting in Kampala on Friday, the 20th of February 2026 dismissed an order for a vote recount in the Kamuli Municipality parliamentary race and h...
Soroti Fruit Factory posts Shs5.3Bn loss despite management overhaul – Audit
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 manage...
Emitu bounces back as KMP Commander amidst surging crime
EmituKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ezekiel Emitu has returned as Kampala Metropolitan (KMP) Police Commander, replacing Richard Ecega, who has faced criticism for f...
Court adjourns terrorism case against MP Kivumbi, orders state to fast-track investigations
BUTAMBALA – The Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court has adjourned proceedings in the terrorism case against Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Mu...
One officer dead, and another injured after ‎speeding car hitting checkpoint
ASTU- apprehend the Mark X driver involved in the accidentKatakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One police officer has been confirmed dead, and another seriously injured af...
EXCLUSIVE! After Nameere’s win, NUP’s Namutaawe also faces court drama in District Woman MP result
Insider sources allege a quiet legal consultations aimed at challenging Joan Namutaawe’s Masaka District Woman MP election victory, though no petition has yet been...