Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga North has confirmed that Fredrick Ngobi, the Director of Citizens of Hope Primary School in Buwenge Town Council was one of those killed by an angry mob, reportedly because theym attempted to steal ‘mercury’ in Buyende district. Ngobi was killed alongside …
Read More »Sudan govt adjusts fuel prices
Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | The Sudanese government has announced an adjustment in fuel prices, the official SUNA news agency reported on Sunday. The Sudanese Ministry of Energy and Petroleum instructed the fuel service stations to raise the price of gasoline to 630 Sudanese pounds (1.05 U.S. dollars) per liter …
Read More »Japanese consortium to launch $14 bln Toshiba buyout on Aug. 8
Tokyo, Japan | (Xinhua | Japan Industrial Partners Inc., a Tokyo-based investment fund, announced Monday it will launch a 2 trillion yen (about 14 billion U.S. dollars) tender offer for Toshiba Corp. on Tuesday, a move that would end the company’s 74-year history as a public company. The tender offer …
Read More »Herdsmen occupy 10,000 hectares Madhvani sugar land in Amuru
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herdsmen have encroached on a significant portion of land belonging to Madhvani Sugar Factory in Amuru district. The land, measuring 10,000 hectares, covers Kololo, Omee, Pailyec, Lwak Obito, Lujoro, and Bana villages in Lakang sub-county, Amuru district. In 2017, the government surveyed the land …
Read More »CHRIS PATTEN: The Crisis of American Leadership
COMMENT | CHRIS PATTEN | In December 2003, roughly nine months into the Iraq War that would forever define his legacy, then-US President George W. Bush was asked whether his administration’s policies complied with international law. “I don’t know what you’re talking about by international law. I better consult …
Read More »Mudoma sworn in Inzu Yamasaba cultural leader
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mike Mudoma, the newly confirmed Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural leader, officially began executing his duties over the weekend. This follows three years of a protracted battle at Masaba cultural institution, where both Mike Mudoma and his rival John Amuramu Wagabyalile claimed to be the …
Read More »Traditional healer arrested after alleged ritual raping incident
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region have confirmed the arrest of Siraje Wanzala, 72, a renowned traditional healer in Kainogoga cell in Jinja City Northern division for allegedly raping his client. The victim whose name has been withheld, says that Wanzala raped her repeatedly during ritual …
Read More »Uganda celebrates 5th place finish in netball World Cup
Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | She Cranes have finished 5th at the Netball World Cup. The national netball team, the She Cranes, achieved a historic victory over South Africa on Sunday, securing a 49-47 win and claiming fifth place at the World Cup, their best-ever placement …
Read More »Late drama as Arsenal win Community Shield
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Late drama at Wembley saw Arsenal clinch a 17th Community Shield by beating Manchester City 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes. An excellent first half from Mikel Arteta’s team, featuring three debutants in Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz …
Read More »C-Care Launches in Uganda, to invest $40 million as part of its expansion strategy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Group, one of the largest healthcare networks, has officially launched in Uganda, introducing easily accessible, affordable, and innovative quality healthcare to millions of Ugandans across the country through its extensive network of hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. C-Care Uganda was officially launched at the Kampala Serena …
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