Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Khabu Lule, the Khadi for Kabale, Rukiga and Rubanda Districts, has asked Ugandans to shun politics of identity based on religion and tribes in the coming elections. Uganda is set to hold general elections next year, and some religious leaders and politicians have …
Read More »Dokolo CAO will not act until he gets formal letter from IG over interdicted staff
Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Dokolo district has yet to receive an official communication from the Inspectorate of Government (IG) about the interdiction of the district’s Inspector of Schools. On Wednesday, the IG released a statement announcing the interdiction of Denis Livingstone Okello. He …
Read More »Focus turns to role of women at 2nd Symposium on Land Governance
Women constitute a significant proportion of 70% of the agricultural workforce, yet their access to, ownership of, and control over land remain severely constrained by socio-cultural norms and legal limitations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Parliamentarians Land Management Forum (UPLMF), in collaboration with key partners, will host …
Read More »Paul Okiring is new National Director for Habitat for Humanity Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Habitat for Humanity Uganda has announced that Paul Okiring is their new National Director, effective May 12, 2025. According to a statement, he brings over 14 years of experience in Uganda’s development and humanitarian sectors, including roles with Action for Community Development and the …
Read More »Ugandan students showcase innovation and talent at Huawei ICT global final
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students from Uganda have made the nation proud by participating in and excelling at the recently concluded global Huawei ICT Competition 2025, held in Shenzhen, China. The global competitions, designed for students and teachers from colleges and universities, attracted over 210,000 students and …
Read More »Health, education facilities get boost as ’21 Days of Y’ello Care’ initiative reaches Luwero
MTN Mobile Money expands 21 Days of Y’ello Care initiative to Luwero, championing digital agribusiness and health access Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd on Thursday extended its 2025 edition of the 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign to Luwero District, marking the second major …
Read More »Museveni warns careerists in the NRM
Museveni Rebukes NRM Big Wigs for Meddling in Grassroot Elections Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | President Yoweri Museveni has rebuked senior National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders, whom he says have been interfering in internal party elections. The President who was speaking during his State of the Nation …
Read More »Museveni praised army for rise in fish production
While Museveni praised the Fisheries Protection Unit for restoring fish production, there has been public outcry over brutal operations. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni said that the total value of fish catches from the water bodies and exports has steadily increased since the government deployed forces …
Read More »PostBank hits record profit, to rebrand to Pearl Bank
Shareholder Commends PostBank for Being a Profitable Government Entity and Registering Ushs. 35.4 billion PAT in 2024 Financials Kampala,Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shareholders have hailed PostBank for being among the top 10 performing banks in the country and seconded its rebranding to Pearl Bank. The highlight of the bank’s solid performance …
Read More »PROFILE: Bishop Elect Simon Peter Engurait
Father Engurait was born on August 28, 1971, in Ngora, Uganda.
Attended St. Peter’s College in Tororo District, Uganda,
Studied at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Received a bachelor’s degree at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda (1995),
Master of divinity from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, …