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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Days after his election, a wave of misinformation has emerged across social media and various news outlets, falsely linking Pope Leo XIV to Uganda with claims of his past visits and stays in the country. These speculations have confused the public, especially given the …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Over ten thousand Parish Development Model ((PDM) SACCOS will be capitalized with funds totaling Sh3.2 trillion by the end of the financial year 2024/2025 next month. State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi says the money will be sent directly to the beneficiaries’ bank and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Faridah Nambi Kigongo, the runner-up in the Kawempe North by-elections, has been grilled over her allegations of voter disenfranchisement. Nambi petitioned the court seeking to overturn the election of Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, the NUP candidate, who garnered 17,939 votes against Nambi’s 9,058. Hearing of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For Mother’s Day, Bailey’s Strawberry & Cream poured love into the hearts of a selection of remarkable Ugandan women as a way to bask in a treat as delightful as they are. Media powerhouse Crystal Newman, award-winning fashion designer Dyna Vence Ruvuza and fierce …

Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Sironko District are holding Edgar Watsibaya, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar for Masabasi Ward in Mutufu Town Council, on allegations of election malpractice. The incident that led to his arrest reportedly occurred during the NRM primaries at the parish and ward …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport in coordination with Uganda Police’s Directorate of Traffic, have resolved to suspend YY Bus operations for 15 days following a series of serious accidents linked to reckless driving. State Minister for Works, Byabakama Fred says during the suspension, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has removed 958,336 individuals from its registers following the recently concluded village-level party structure elections. Speaking to journalists at the NRM headquarters in Kampala on Monday, the party’s Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, confirmed the cleanup was …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed reports suggesting that former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, has been forced into early retirement by the army leadership. Speculation has been rife since Lt Gen Elwelu’s name appeared on the list of …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo police is holding Centurion Owor, who has been accused of deceiving many young people in the district with a promise to have them recruited into the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Owor allegedly promised to help them join the army but instead took their …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Dr Paul Ssemogerere, has assured the Catholic faithful that the legacy of the late Msgr. Expedito Magembe, renowned exorcist, preacher, and founder, will be safeguarded and continued. Speaking during the funeral Mass held at Kisubi Seminary on Monday …