Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sunday Rogers Bwanga, the Speaker of Nakasongola District, has petitioned President Yoweri Museveni to extend his anti-corruption campaign to local governments. Bwanga is particularly interested in seeing the anti-corruption drive expanded to his district. In an interview with the Uganda Radio Network [URN], Bwanga …

TUNIS | Xinhua |  The death toll among Tunisian pilgrims who performed Hajj in Saudi Arabia has risen to 53, Tunisia’s state television Wataniya 1 reported. “Until this Saturday, the number of Tunisian pilgrims who died in holy places in Saudi Arabia while performing the Hajj rituals, increased further from …

GAZA | Xinhua | At least 42 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on residential houses in two areas of Gaza City, according to Palestinian security and medical sources. “About 18 were killed and dozens of others wounded in al-Shati refugee camp after the Israeli warplanes attacked a residential square,” …

   Why Africa countries need to harmonize their actions if our continent is to avoid external intrusions destabilizing our states THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda |  The Cold War is back. The US with her allies in Europe and Asia want to maintain the status quo. China backed by Russia are …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has advised the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives to rescind the appointment of the Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to “abide by the laws”. The Attorney General’s intervention follows a petition by one Ahimbisibwe George …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a fresh clash between FUFA President Moses Magogo and his predecessor, Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa, over allegations that FUFA attempted to sabotage Vipers SC’s chances of winning last season’s trophy. On Wednesday, while unveiling Vipers’ new coach Nikola Kavazovic, Mulindwa who is the …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fire has gutted a  Shuhadal Islamic Secondary School dormitory in Mbarara District, destroying property.  The fire also injured a student, Suleiman Beigana who is currently admitted at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. The dormitory houses 202 students of Senior 2 and 3.  Isaq Mugerwa Kafeero …

MADRID | Xinhua | FC Barcelona have tied down one of their most promising young players, with confirmation that Marc Casado has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until June 2028. The 20-year-old B-team captain has made 61 appearances for the Barcelona B team, which currently plays …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kasese has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for murder. Jackson Muhindo Kasulenge was convicted on his plea of guilty over the murder of two people in Kamughobe one village in Kisinga Sub County in Kasese district. On …

COMMENT | JULIET BAGGYA NSIYONA | As a parent, one of the greatest challenges to your resolve and financial planning skills is managing school fees payments. While school fees payments may appear to be due only at specific times of the year, managing these periods requires deliberate planning and discipline. …