Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Registrar in Charge of Magistrates and Data Affairs, Mary Kisakye Kaitesi, has cautioned Magistrate Grade One Researchers against unethical practices such as selling judgments to lawyers. Kaitesi emphasized that such behavior not only undermines the integrity of the judiciary but also erodes public …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) supporters and leaders in the western region have tasked Jimmy James Michael Akena to explain the causes of unending bickering within the party. UPC supporters and leaders say that the bickering between top leaders within the party especially Akena and …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Emeritus John Baptist Odama has marked the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest in a colourful celebration held at St Joseph’s Cathedral in Gulu City. Archbishop Emeritus Odama 77, was ordained a priest on December 14, 1974 from Arua Diocese. The Golden …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New details have emerged about a land dispute involving Victoria Ariau Kabatoraine. Kabatoraine is the woman who was seen in a video making rounds on social media, being dragged in mud by two police officers in plain clothes. Kabatoraine, a resident of Lubiri Cell Nyamityobora Cell Mbarara …

  According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, insects can provide much of the protein animals need at a much lower environmental cost. Several studies suggest that many animals do just fine on insects. Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN  |  The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal …

  BRASILIA | Xinhua |  Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will seek reelection in 2026, the presidency’s Secretary of Social Communication Paulo Pimenta confirmed on Thursday. In an interview with CNN Brasil, Pimenta assured that the president was in good health following medical interventions to treat a brain …

SEOUL | Xinhua |  South Korean prosecutors said on Sunday that impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol did not comply with a summons for today and they will soon issue another order, Yonhap news agency reported. The special prosecution team handling an investigation into Yoon’s botched martial law imposition said it had …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shamira Nakachwa Mulika a 30-year-old woman has been remanded on charges of theft of curtains worth more than sh3.7 billion. Nakachwa, a resident of Bweya Kajansi Town Council in Wakiso District is jointly charged with four others who were already charged last month. She appeared before  Senior …

Order given on Friday night by the Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has blocked  the Uganda Law Society Extra Ordinary Annual General Meeting and subsequent elections that were slated  for December 17, 2024. The order given on Friday night by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s efforts to improve nutrition and meet health targets for children and adults remain stunted, as the country grapples with persistent malnutrition and dietary challenges. Gertrude Namayanja, Principal Policy Analyst Office of the Prime Minister, highlights that despite the ambitious Uganda National Action Plan …