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Kampala– The President of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, to implement immediate leadership changes at Uganda Airlines in a move aimed at addressing management weaknesses within the national carrier. In a directive dated February 13, 2026, the President ordered the appointment of Girma Wake as Consultant and Advisor to help rectify …

Three prominent homophobes lost their bids for reelection to Uganda’s parliament  Voters in Uganda rejected reelection bids of three prominent MPs who had played key roles in introducing harsh anti-LGBT laws in national elections that took place in January amid widespread unrest and allegations of vote rigging. Among the members of parliament who were rejected by the electorate are renowned …

Kasangati Police have granted police bond to Tumusiime Kakuru, a lawyer to Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, following his arrest on Monday afternoon in Magere, Wakiso District. Lawyer Tumusiime Kakuru at Kasangati Police. Kakuru was detained and later charged with public nuisance under case file number SD 57/16/2/26. According to police, he was released on bond at …

Ndeeba,Kampala– The Nyarushanje Community in Kampala on Sunday held a surprise thanksgiving Holy Mass and dinner in honour of Flavian Zeija, following his recent appointment as Chief Justice of Uganda. Chief Justice Flavian Zeija. (Courtesy photo) The thanksgiving, organised by members of the Nyarushanje Community, took place at Pope Paul VI Memorial Hotel and was intended as a moment of gratitude …

Ibanda– The Kiboga High Court Circuit Resident Judge, Justice Jamson Karemani was yesterday formally installed as a Lay Canon of the Diocese of North West Ankole during a service held at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Ibanda. Justice Jamson Karemani  Justice Karemani was installed alongside Ms Byengoma Rosette, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, in a ceremony presided over …

Hassan Lwabayi Mudiba Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Local Government Workers Union is calling on the government to increase salaries for local government employees in the upcoming 2026/27 financial year. In October 2025, civil servants staged a strike demanding salary enhancements. The industrial action was suspended after the Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anitah Among, addressed the workers …

Mpigi– The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with the Mpigi Police, has arrested five individuals in connection with the unlawful eviction of a Catholic priest from disputed land in Ntinzi Village, located in the Nkozi Sub-county of Mpigi District. The suspects have been identified as Sande Godfrey, Kyebale Daniel (the manager), Lukyamuzi Eric, Magawuli Geoffrey, and Odida Paul, who …

By the Torch Reporter, Security agencies under the Uganda Police Force have arrested more than 160 suspects in a series of coordinated disruptive operations aimed at combating crime in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. Some of the suspects who were arrested. The operations, conducted between February 15 and the morning of February 16, 2026, targeted criminal hotspots, drug abuse centres, and …

The scene of crime officers on the scene. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Allan Ssempala, 21, has been charged with four counts of murder and aggravated robbery after the deaths of hotel manager Shivan Asasira and security guard Lawrence Musinguzi at Dave Hotel and Suites, Rubaga Division. Ssempala appeared Friday evening at Mwanga II Court and has been remanded to …

Edris Sserugo Kasenene has traced the historical origins of Kawempe Muslim Senior Secondary School, highlighting the role of the Muslim community, government support, and religious institutions in the establishment of the school. Speaking during a gathering at the Juma-Zukulu Muslim Group headquarters on Kyadondo Hill ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Dr. Kasenene explained that the school was founded …

Kabale- The former Commander of the Armoured Division of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Deus Karachi Sande, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kacuro Village, Kigata Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county, Ndorwa East County in Kabale District. The fallen General, who passed away on February 11, 2026, due to respiratory complications, was accorded a 13-gun …

The Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on Muslim parents to intensify efforts in teaching their children the Holy Quran, emphasizing that strong Islamic education is key to nurturing responsible adults with firm moral values. The message was delivered on his behalf by the Second Deputy Mufti, Hafiz Muhammad Harunah Bukenya, who presided as Chief Guest at the …

Rome, Italy- Pope Leo XIV has urged Christians worldwide to embrace listening, fasting, and compassion as essential practices during Lent 2026, calling on believers to deepen their relationship with God and promote justice and reconciliation in society. Pope Leo XIV In his Lenten message released by The Holy See, the Pontiff described Lent as a period of spiritual renewal and …

Mourners at the grave of Maj. Gen. Deus Sande Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) on Sunday accorded a 13-gun salute to Major General Deus Karachi Sande as he was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Ruboroga-Kachuro Village, Kigata Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county, Kabale District. A casket containing Major General Sande was lowered into …

The event brought together elderly men and women for a fashion show with a deeper purpose. Beyond the music and bright lights, the event aimed to raise awareness about healthy ageing, mental health, loneliness and access to healthcare for older persons. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Known for its work in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) advocacy among …