Porous Borders Fuel Illicit Firearms Trade in Karamoja
The free movement of people and goods across these borders has facilitated the influx of weapons. The border stretches from Amudat through Moroto, Kotido, Kaabong, and Ka...
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TikToker Pressure Allegedly Arrested Over Controversial Political Utterances
Popular TikToker Ibrahim Musana, commonly known as Pressure 24 Seven, is reportedly in trouble again following controversial political remarks made on TikTok.For the past...
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...
EACOP project sparks ongoing battle over land and justice
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Arusha, Tanzania, Lubega John Nsamba represented her ailing father, John Mary Nsamba, whose land along the East African Crude Oil P...
Minister Baryomunsi’s Rebuke of Military Raid Fuels Political Uncertainty
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is witnessing a fresh wave of political uncertainty after Information, Communication and Technology Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi publicly conde...
Police impound Kampala taxi linked to violent highway robberies
The impounded taxi is linked to highway robberies on the Northern Bypass, Bulenga, Kyengera, and Nsangi areas.Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Crime...
Ex-Trade Ministry PS Ssali, MPs Mawanda, Akamba Return to Anti-Corruption Court in Shs3.8 Billion Fraud Case
Left to right: MPs Michael Mawanda, Paul Akamba, lawyer Julius Kirya, ex-Ministry of Trade PS Geraldine Ssali and Elgon MP Ignitius Mudimi Wamakuyu in the dock during the...
NGO Demands Legal Access, Release of Maid Detained in Syria
A migrant rights organisation has petitioned Syrian authorities to grant legal access, halt prosecution, and secure the release and repatriation of a Ugandan housemaid de...
Over 30 school administrators, teachers arrested over early school opening
Jinja authorities have arrested school administrators and teachers for opening schools and conducting lessons before the official term start date.Jinja Resident District...
High Court Orders IGP to Clarify Whereabouts of Missing NUP Leader
The directive was issued by Justice Joyce Kavuma on Friday while hearing an application filed by Tukamushaba’s lawyers, who want the court to compel authorities to prod...