Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has promoted Senior Commissioner of Police (SCP) Joseph Obwana to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), the highest rank in the Uganda Police Force. This promotion also confirms Obwana’s position as the Director of the National Central Bureau (Interpol-Uganda), …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has further remanded Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Haji Obeid Lutale to Luzira Prison on charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and a firearm. The duo, who were arrested in Kenya, have been remanded until December 10, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has unveiled the MTN Prestige loyalty program, tailored to its high-value customers. As part of MTN’s commitment to elevating customer experiences, the revamped loyalty program offers an array of premium benefits that go beyond the telecom sector, extending into lifestyle, wellbeing, and …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly introduced E-Bus transportation system in Jinja City has gained widespread praise for offering clean, efficient, and affordable transport options along its routes. Operated by the Kayoola series, the fleet of seven buses covers a 42-kilometer return route from Nakibizi in Njeru Municipality …

Moyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Primary school headteachers in West Nile have attributed the high dropout rate of Primary Seven candidates to parental neglect and the lure of numerous petty jobs that attract learners. The number of candidates in West Nile has been decreasing by thousands over the past two years. …

JERUSALEM, Israel | Xinhua | Israel’s military said Sunday that it intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen before it entered Israeli airspace. The missile triggered sirens in several cities and communities across central Israel, the military said in a statement. Fragments from the missile or the interceptor fell in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The CEO Apprenticeship Program (CAP) continues to offer insightful knowledge and training capacity for the next generation leaders in Uganda facilitated by the CEO Summit Uganda. The 8 th of November saw 20 senior leaders graduate from the 12 th CAP program with a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As they held a candlelight event in remembrance of those who died of AIDS, researchers at the Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) said despite Uganda getting involved in many botched trials to find an effective vaccine, the country still needs a cure suitable for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Judicial officers were urged to prioritize the fear of God over the fear of man in their decision-making processes during the Judiciary’s first-ever Prayer Breakfast and Thanksgiving ceremony, held in Kampala on Friday. The event brought together judicial officers from across the country to reflect …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evidence from a study by Makerere University School of Public Health suggests that adopting digital payment for health workers involved in short-term contracts for health campaigns helps eliminate fraud and other challenges associated with handling cash. Speaking at a results dissemination event, Prof. Peter Waiswa, …