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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prosy Awusi, a suspect previously released by the court, has been re-arrested and remanded to Nakifuma Prison. Awusi, a resident of Kateete village in Kasawo Town Council, Nakifuma-Mukono District, is accused of viciously attacking her co-wife, Sylvia Achola, and Achola’s twelve-year-old daughter with acid. The incident …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has named 28 players for Uganda’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Congo. At least 20 of the 28 players summoned are foreign-based players many of whom have been part of the Cranes setup …

Gen. Odongo emphasizes need for foreign service to contribute to Uganda’s development aspirations Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Ambassadors and Heads of Missions abroad have been urged to align the Ministry’s work with Uganda’s National Development framework, including Vision 2040 and the Third National Development Plan. Gen. Odongo …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A forensics expert who examined the late Henry Katanga’s DNA and matched it with that of his widow  Molly Katanga and their daughters testified before the High Court in Kampala as the 8th Prosecution’s witness. The Acting Director of Forensic Services of  Uganda Police, Andrew …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga faction of FDC has applied to the Electoral Commission-EC seeking to reserve a name People’s Front for Freedom-PFF. The move marks the beginning of another splinter group from the  Forum For Democratic Change (FDC). The FDC was the largest opposition political party in …

ANITA AMONG: Boycotters won’t stop regional parliament sittings GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni is expected to attend the Parliamentary sitting in Gulu City on Thursday according to Hamson Obua, the Government’s Chief Whip. Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among has meanwhile defended the move to hold regional parliamentary …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a heartwarming gesture that underscores the company’s commitment to empowering local businesses, MTN Uganda on Monday handed over a brand-new pickup truck to Night Ampurire, a hardworking entrepreneur and single mother of five from Entebbe. The handover ceremony took place at Kitooro, Entebbe, with …

  Museveni started his speech in his characteristic nonchalant style and somewhat turned to ‘lecturing’ fellow heads of state about Pan Africanism. Nairobi, Kenya  | EMMANUEL WANJALA – THE STAR KENYA |  Uganda President Yoweri Museveni threw guests into stitches while delivering his speech during the official unveiling of Raila Odinga’s …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has joined other leaders in East Africa to support Raila Odinga’s campaign for the African Union Chairmanship. The veteran Kenyan politician, Raila Odinga is competing for the African Union (AUC) post against Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssou, former Mauritius Foreign Minister Anil Kumarsingh …

Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority is concerned about the influx of cattle into the Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. It says the presence of livestock in the reserve frustrates tourism activities. Pian Upe located in Nakapiripirit district borders about 8 other districts stretching from Amudat, Moroto, Katakwi, Napak, …