The US sanctions Police Commanders, Bob Kagarura, Alex Mwine, Elly Womanya and and Hamdani Twesigye over alleged human rights abuses. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on four officers of the Uganda Police Force over accusations of involvement in gross human rights …
Read More »President El-Sisi meets Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi
CAIRO, Egypt | APO | President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday met with Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Museveni, in the presence of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr. The Spokesman for the Presidency said General Muhoozi Museveni …
Read More »COMMENT: US sanctions on Ugandan police officers is hot air
How has the United States managed to get away with such duplicitous behaviour for so long? COMMENT | LEONARD RONALD EGESA | Reports just in indicate that the United States is imposing sanctions on four officers of the Uganda Police Force over accusations of involvement in gross human rights abuses. …
Read More »UBA Uganda denies management crisis amid leadership transition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United Bank for Africa Uganda Limited (UBA Uganda) has refuted recent media reports suggesting a management crisis within the organization, affirming that the current Managing Director, Chioma A. Mang, has been assigned broader responsibilities within the UBA Group, effective October 1, 2024. The …
Read More »2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS: Mpuuga challenges NUP on selection of Presidential Candidate
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the Nyendo-Mukungwe Division Member of Parliament in Masaka City, has called out the National Unity Platform-NUP party leadership to clarify the choice of their Presidential candidate for the next general elections. Speaking at a public consultation meeting with his electorate at Mpugwe …
Read More »NRM clears Fancy Nirere for Kisoro District Woman MP primaries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Fancy Nirere has been dully cleared by Tanga Odoi, chairman the NRM Electoral Commission to contest for Kisoro District Woman MP in the forthcoming party primaries ahead of the 2024-2026 by-elections. “The aspirant satisfied the EC with the requirements needed. The NRM …
Read More »CLOSED DOORS: No Ugandan support for Onana in game vs Kenya
Kenyan Coach Engin Firat Unveils Provisional Squad for AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Against Cameroon Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | There will be no Ugandans cheering Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana when Cameroon take on Kenya at Mandela Stadium in Kampala on October 14. The Kenya Football Federation has today announced that the 2025 …
Read More »ITHUBA Uganda wins big at African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has won three prestigious awards at the African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024 held in Mombasa, Kenya at the weekend. The company’s innovative “Billionz Zizino” thematic campaign was recognized for its creativity and …
Read More »Deborah Katuramu retires after 49 years in service
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deborah Katuramu who has been the deputy head of Public Service and deputy secretary to Cabinet is retiring after 49 years in service. Katuramu attended her last cabinet meeting on Monday. At a ceremony to send her off at State House Entebbe, President Yoweri Kaguta …
Read More »Rotary Uganda unveils 4th edition of the Africa Peace Concert
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rotary Uganda in association with the Rotary Foundation has today launched the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert, a vibrant and hybrid musical event set for 10th January 2025. The Africa Peace Concert aims to raise $500,000 towards peace building and conflict transformation while …
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