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Joy as PostBank spices Eid Al-Adha celebrations

  PostBank donates cows and goats to the Muslim Community through their Arua, Mbale, Bombo, and Fort Portal branches. Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has today shared Eid Al-Adha joy with the Muslim community across different regions where the bank has a branch, in recognition of the upcoming …

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VISAS: Over 200 Ugandan Muslims to miss 2025 Haj

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 Ugandan Muslims will miss this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca after the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia closed the issuance of Hajj visas on May 25, 2025, leaving dozens of intending pilgrims stranded.  In a communication to Hajj leaders dated 27th May 2025, the …

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The 7 UPDF Generals set to retire this year

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has finalized plans to retire seven senior generals this year, in what military officials say is part of ongoing institutional renewal. Among those exiting the force is former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, …

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