Homes Burned as Oyam Land Dispute Turns Violent, Police Move to Restore Calm
OYAM, Uganda – Police in Oyam District have moved swiftly to restore calm following a violent land dispute that saw an angry mob torch several homes in Bar Cell, Easter...
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CCTV Hunt Launched After Stolen Hospital Vehicle Disappears in Gulu
GULU CITY — Security agencies in Gulu are banking on CCTV footage to track down unknown persons who stole a vehicle belonging to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital last we...
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Four Guns Linked to 12 Murders and 30 Robberies
Ugandan security agencies have revealed that four submachine guns recently recovered in separate operations were linked to at least 12 murders and 30 aggravated robberies...
Equity Bank seminar empowers Kampala salon owners
Salon Owners at the Equity Bank Salon Owners Seminar at Pope Paul Memorial Centre LubagaKAMPALA, Uganda — Two years ago, Jessica Muteteri’s salon was failing. Rent wa...
Uganda: Bar Owner Killed in Alleged Love-Related Fight in Kassanda
Police in Kassanda District are investigating the death of a 30-year-old bar proprietor who was allegedly killed following a late-night fight linked to a domestic dispute...
Jamaican star Spice to perform in Uganda in May 2026 after earlier postponement
Jamaican dancehall star Spice, born Grace Latoya Hamilton, is now scheduled to perform in Uganda in May 2026 after missing her earlier concert date.The singer had initial...
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...
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...
One Dead After Trailer Collapses at Oilcom Station in Mukono
Eyewitnesses at the scene of the accident.At least one person has been confirmed dead after a trailer travelling from Kampala to Jinja collapsed at the Oilcom petrol stat...
Why is Jinja College demanding for a questionable 160,000/= in order to issue students with their UCE recommendation letters?
This morning, I was driving from Mbale enroute Kampala. On reaching Jinja, a group of young boys at a public transport stage flagged me down. Curious, I stopped to establ...