Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) have announced the reception of the highest number of entries from top corporate brands and agencies, for the 2024 edition. According to Shafique Ssemakula, the co-founder of Evolve Africa and the organizers of the UMEAS, this year’s edition registered the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has refused to comply with an order from State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, to allow people evicted from the disputed Kireka Police barracks land to return to their houses. Last year, Major General Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi, the then Deputy Inspector General …

Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in Kotido district have recovered over 50 cows that suspected Karamojong warriors raided in a foiled mission in Moroto district. It is reported that the armed warriors believed to have come from Kotido district raided cows from the grazing area in Kobebe …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has postponed the case involving TikToker Ibrahim Musana, popularly known as Pressure 24 Seven, who faces charges of promoting hate speech. Pressure 24 Seven is accused of eight counts of promoting hate speech against President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Speaker …

Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four suspects are in custody at Kibaale Central Police Station over allegations of rape and robbery. The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations, were apprehended on Sunday night during a police operation. The group is accused of waylaying …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busoga Kingdom is celebrating the first wedding anniversary of His Royal Highness Kyabazinga Gabula Nadiope IV and his wife, Inhebantu Mutesi Jovia. The royal wedding, which took place on November 18, 2023, has garnered widespread attention from leaders and citizens across the kingdom and beyond. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of this year’s NCBA Junior Golf Series, held at the Uganda Golf Club over the weekend. This event highlights NCBA’s commitment to nurturing young talent and developing golf among Uganda’s younger generation. The NCBA Junior Golf Series …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move set to enhance sustainable agriculture across Uganda, Asili Agriculture and Yara Knowledge Centre (YKC) have forged a new partnership to empower smallholder farmers with cutting-edge training and sustainable crop management practices. The initiative, anchored within the expansive Asili will provide targeted support …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The much-anticipated Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom (BKK) Clan Football Tournament and Amasaza Bicycle Racing Competition kicked off on November 15, 2024, with a vibrant and lively opening ceremony held at Masindi Booma Grounds. The event was graced by Alex Katusabe, the BKK Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), who …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health facilities across West Nile are planning to organize regular joint health camps to enhance access to healthcare services and improve service delivery in the region. The camps will focus primarily on free screening and treatment for non-communicable diseases, addressing the urgent health needs of …