KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have launched an investigation into a disturbing trend of passengers being sedated and robbed on buses traveling to upcountry destinations. According to Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, three separate incidents have been reported in quick succession, where passengers were drugged and their belongings stolen. …

WELBY: Having sought the gracious permission of His Majesty The King, I have decided to resign. KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has resigned following criticism of his handling of a report into a child abuser who was associated with the Church of England. Justin Welby …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces have assured fans and revellers of their safety ahead of the Nyege Nyege Festival, set to take place from November 14th to 17th, 2024. The festival, which is expected to attract over 15,000 people, will be held at the Jinja Golf Club …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda today (Nov.12) announced a partnership with Xpress Money, an international money transfer service, to simplify and expand remittance access for Uganda’s diaspora community. “We are thrilled to join hands with Xpress Money to boost our remittance offerings,” said DTB Uganda’s Chief …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi is demanding that the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among disclose the identity of the people who attacked MPs during last week’s raucous debate on the coffee bill. Last week opposition Members of Parliament were physically lifted out of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omukama of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Iguru I, is set to return to his palace after spending nearly a month in Kampala due to illness. The King was airlifted to Kampala on October 17, 2024, after his health deteriorated. He was …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two senior six candidates in Masaka City have been implicated in an examination cheating scandal involving artificial intelligence (AI). According to information obtained from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), the students Nabahinda Cecilia and Nakiyimba Grace, sitting their examinations at Masaka Hall, were caught …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CFAO Mobility Uganda is thrilled to announce the return of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest for its 18th edition, marking the second time Uganda will host this exciting global event. This contest encourages young, creative minds aged 15 and under to imagine the future …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite the proliferation of the internet that has opened up communication frontiers, radio is still the leading source of information for most Ugandans. According to a report released by Twaweza, an East African-wide non-governmental organization that tracks citizens’ views on a wide range of issues, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), Dominic Otuchet, said they are determined to qualify as many top athletes as possible for the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships. China will host the 20th edition of the championship in Nanjing from March 21-23, 2025, at …