Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Indian Association in Uganda marked a significant milestone by celebrating 101 years of its existence in Uganda with a grand event held at the Lugogo Cricket Oval over the weekend. The event also marked India’s 76th Independence Day, originally observed on August 15th. …
Read More »New twist as court throws Lukwago out of FDC case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has excluded Erias Lukwago, the Vice President of the Buganda Region for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), from the proceedings involving three members of the party who are seeking a declaration that the upcoming National Delegates Conference is irregular and in …
Read More »‘Bishop’ Musinguzi survives accident on way to drop school children
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An accident in Queen Elizabeth National Park along the Kikorongo – Katunguru Road in Katwe Kabatoro Division has critically injured three people. The Monday accident involved a motor vehicle with registration number UAM 051/Q, a blue Toyota Hilux Double Cabin. It was driven …
Read More »Police Court dismisses two officers for attempted murder
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police Court has dismissed two police officers on separate incidents of attempted murder. Detective Constable Moses Wabwire deployed at Kaliro Police Station has been dismissed from the force for hacking his colleague Constable Tyson Kutosi, nearly to death for denying him access to …
Read More »COMMENT: We cannot thank enough the regular physical exercises
COMMENT | MICHAEL JJINGO | It’s an unfortunate truth that often when we’re in need of a workout, we’re least motivated to actually get active! The hardest thing about exercises is to start. Once you are doing regular physical exercises, the hardest thing is to stop. “Those who think they have …
Read More »Soldier shoots dead 18 cows in Nakapiripirit
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region are investigating an incident where a UPDF soldier shot dead 18 cows and injured 25 others in the Nakapiripirit district. The incident took place on September 17th at 10:30 am when Private Yosefi Baguma, a member …
Read More »ATMIS begins phase two of troop withdrawal in Somalia
African force hands over Bio Cadale FOB to Somali National Army Bio Cadale, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Sunday kicked off the second phase of troop drawdown from Somalia with the handing over of Bio Cadale Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the HirShabelle State. …
Read More »Govt releases Sh109.71Bn to schools as third term begins
Currently, the government allocates Shillings 17,000 Ugandan per learner at the primary level and Shillings 56,000 per student enrolled under the USE program. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As schools open up their gates to welcome learners for the final and promotional term of this academic year, the government …
Read More »Bogera wins MTN September Tee
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joseph Bogera beat the Rain and a huge field of 205 golfers to claim the MTN Monthly Tee of September at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Bogera, playing off handicap 12, returned to the club house with the best score of 69 nett on count …
Read More »Leandro Trossard helps Arsenal break Everton jinx
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Leandro Trossard netted the only goal of the game to see Arsenal finally record a victory at Goodison Park for the first time since 2017, and continue their unbeaten start to the season, reports Arsenal.com. The Belgian was an early substitute after replacing the injured …
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