Meet poorest president ever who donated 90 percent of salary
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Court orders URA staffer to pay Shs 100 million to colleague for defaming him on WhatsApp group
he High Court has awarded a URA officer Shs 100 million after finding that a colleague defamed him in a senior management WhatsApp group by spreading unverified allegatio...
Shakira kicks off the World Cup as mega star leads a mariachi band and pop line-up at opening ceremony in Mexico City
SHAKIRA has kicked off the biggest ever World Cup football fiesta ahead of co-host nation Mexico’s curtain-raiser clash against South Africa tonight.The Colombian beaut...
Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans
The killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo by a mob in Kira in Kampala on Friday has renewed concerns about public safety and the growing incidence of mob justice...
FACT CHECK SHOWDOWN: Gen. Salim Saleh Dismisses Busabala Hotel Ownership Claims Linked to First Daughter Natasha, Says Investigations Will Establish the Truth
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Allegations circulating on social media claiming that Gen. Salim Saleh owns a hotel in Busabala on the outskirts of Kampala have been firmly dismissed...
Clashes in DR Congo town after deadly incursion
The mineral-rich region has been plagued by violence for more than 30 years from militias and other armed groups, including the Allied Democratic Forces formed by Ugandan...
Retiring Top Court Judge Dr. Egonda Ntende Calls Out Uganda Judiciary for Aiding NUP Mufumbiro’s Prosecution-WHO TREATS GRIEVING ORPHANS THAT WAY?
The soon-retiring Court of Appeal Judge, Dr. Fredrick Steven Martins Egonda Ntende used the Thursday session the Ugandan judiciary leadership organized to celebrate his a...
Iran announces ‘new rules’ for Strait of Hormuz as US refuses to lift naval blockade
Iran released a statement on Saturday, saying it will enforce “new rules” over waters along its coastline in the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, making the wate...
Time to reorganise Kampala’s transport network
As the city gradually returns to normal with the removal of street vendors, now is the perfect time to reorganize the transportation sector as well. I understand it might...
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...