Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busoga Kingdom will work closely with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU ) and other like-minded stakeholders to deliver transformation and prosperity for its people and the country at large. This follows the public endorsement of PSFU works in Busoga region by both …

LOS ANGELES | Xinhua |  NASA and SpaceX are targeting this Thursday to launch the 30th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station, the agency said on Monday. The launch is scheduled for 4:55 p.m. Thursday Eastern Time, lifting off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in …

African nations escalated horticultural exports last year as they sought to tackle global supply shortages and diversify their exports. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | An upsurge in demand for horticultural products across global markets, particularly in Europe, spurred a significant increase in agricultural export revenues for several African countries …

EIJING | Xinhua |  At the just-concluded sessions of China’s top legislature and top political advisory body, or the “two sessions,” Chinese President Xi Jinping called for major moves to deepen reform to inject strong impetus into promoting high-quality development, arousing heated discussions among the media and the public. So, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has withdrawn corruption charges against three suspects who were facing trial alongside Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono. Those set free are Geoffrey Sseremba, Deogratius Masagazi, and Tracy Atuhirwe, all officials from the Office of the Prime Minister. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have interrogated Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials regarding a loss of Shs180 million incurred in a contract related to the gorilla permit system. The inquiry was prompted by revelations …

Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty-two-year-old Denis Arinaitwe, a tailor has been handed 70 years in jail after pleading guilty to the murder on the same day of his two girlfriends. Arinaitwe first  strangled to death Sarah Naturinda, a student at Kabale University in her room in Rwamukundi village, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herbert Anderson Burora, the embattled Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, has handed over his office, emphasizing that he chose conscience over remaining in his job. He officially handed over the office to Maureen Keita, the Kampala Central Division Deputy RCC on Monday, as directed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Division of the High Court in Kampala has sentenced Elijah Kimera to 40 years in jail for preying on his followers and defiling a 16-year-old girl with whom he fathered twins and also infected with HIV. The court, presided over by Lady Justice …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Henry Arinaitwe, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration at Makerere University, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between student leaders and the University Council to address issues affecting students. He made these remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly …