Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hours after Andrew Mwenda, print, radio and television journalist, who is also founder and owner of The Independent, penned a comment that responded to human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo’s tweet on CDF General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, all hell broke lose on X. One of the first …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | In an unprecedented move, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has said it has issued EXECUTIVE ORDER RNB 1 of 2024 expelling the Attorney General and Solicitor General and their representatives from their society council. The statement signed by newly elected ULS President Isaac …

Iron Sheets Case: Minister Lugoloobi Asks Court to Acquit Him Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lawyers representing State Minister for Economic Monitoring Amos Lugoloobi who is accused of dealing with suspect property after receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable people of Karamoja have asked the Anti Corruption to …

SPECIAL REPORT | MOKY MAKURA – BIRD AGENCY | Years ago, I was invited to speak to a group of young schoolgirls from a township in Johannesburg. A little way into the talk, I realised that they weren’t terribly engaged. It took me a moment to understand why. English wasn’t …

If the Democrats were to win the White House and both houses of Congress, they could implement fiscal policies with a simple majority COMMENT | NOURIEL ROUBINI | With polls suggesting that Kamala Harris has at least a 50% chance of winning next month’s US presidential election, questions about her …

  Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Imara Girls Festival, an event organised by Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU) in partnership with the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) and SautiPlus Media hub concluded successfully on October 12th. Held in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Kazo District, Tunaweza Foundation and Code Campus in Mbuya, Kampala, St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga in Buikwe District, Revival Girls in Mbarara, and St. John’s Secondary School in Sheema will be equipped with 10 state-of-the-art computers, backup power systems, and …

BetKumi rewards customers in the ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ and Wangula Amajja Promotions. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BetKumi, a new online betting platform in Uganda, unveiled its ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ promo through a roadshow around Kampala, aimed at rewarding their new and esteemed customers while marking the end of Customer Service …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  Chinese President Xi Jinping met with foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and conference marking the 70th founding anniversary of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) here on Friday. Xi had a group photo taken with the foreign guests and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Famous Ugandan comedy duo, Madrat and Chiko, celebrated their 10th anniversary with an electrifying Uganda Waragi-sponsored show at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on the eve of Uganda’s Independence Day. The show marked with a stunning fireworks entrance, left revelers thrilled and eager for more …