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...
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HOLY CRAP! Catholic Church Under Fire Over Nsambya Estate Eviction of 500 People, Archbishop Ssemogerere, Lands Minister Petitioned
Tears, anger and disbelief have engulfed Nsambya after the Kampala Archdiocese move to evict more than 500 people from Nsambya Housing Estate, triggering accusations of b...
Sheilah Gashumba celebrates 30th birthday in Don Julio style
Sunday evening was laced with energy and elegance, as Don Julio tequila, the world’s finest luxury tequila, joined socialite Sheilah Gashumba aka Lil Stunner, to celebr...
Kampala on Edge as Murders and Street Gangs Fuel Rising Fear
For many residents, the killings are not being viewed as isolated tragedies. They have instead sharpened an anxiety that has been quietly building across the Kampala Metr...
BREAKING! Uganda, United Arab Emirates Implement Free Travel Visa for Section of Nationals
The governments of Uganda and the United Arab Emirates have announced the commencement of Visa Waiver Agreement between their nationals for Holders of Diplomatic and Serv...
Kenyan President calls for emergency EAC summit as $89 million gap threatens to paralyze the bloc
The President of Kenya and Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) William Samoei RutoKenya’s President William Ruto has called for an emergency summit of Heads...
Makerere University to cut undergraduate intake
The Academic Registrar, Prof Mukadasi BuyinzaStudents hoping to join Makerere University for bachelor's degrees and diploma studies effective this year will face stiffer...
Wangadya to Byanyima: Besigye’s Victims Also Need Justice
” Wangadya also questioned the singular focus on Besigye’s case.“There are accused persons who have not yet gone on trial who don’t have 20 lawyers, including pol...
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...
“I simply do not want him as President of Uganda” – Otafiire on First Son Muhoozi
Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire says he does not support Muhoozi Kainerugaba for president, sparking backlash from MK loyalists amid Uganda succession debate.A...