The scene of crime officers on the scene. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Detectives at Nateete Police Division were left stunned by the chilling details of a confession from Allan Ssempala, the prime suspect in the brutal double murder at Dave Hotel and Suites. Investigators say Ssempala calmly narrated how a chain of events, marked by desperation, rejection, and …

Students at the prayers Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Christian University (UCU) is mourning the tragic death of Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, the university’s head of student affairs, who was killed at her home in Gwafu West, Goma Division, Mukono District. Her passing has sent shockwaves through the university community, leaving students, staff, and administrators grappling with grief and …

Permanent Secretary, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa hands a plaque to Amb. Paul Mukumbya Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday held a retirement ceremony at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in honor of ambassadors and senior officials whose decades of service have shaped Uganda’s diplomatic presence across the globe. The permanent secretary, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, …

NRM’s Justine Nameere in court with her lawyers. NUP lawyers want Judg Simon Peter Kinobe to recuse Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers have asked Acting High Court Judge Simon Peter Kinobe to excuse himself from hearing the application for judicial review against the contested Masaka City Woman MP election vote recount. National Unity Platform’s candidate for the Masaka District Woman …

  Goretti Masadde, Chief Executive Officer of UIBFS (left) looks on as Grace Muwanguzi, Head of Learning and Development at Stanbic Bank moderates the session The series introduces the Throwback 2025 Challenge to deepen financial literacy Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) has officially launched the 2025–2026 Banking and Financial Services Awareness …

WHO staff conducting a community engagement activity during the Marburg virus disease outbreak. One of the clearest signs of progress is the growing transformation of district data systems NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping …

Reverend Father Deusidedit Ssekabira, standing Masaka High Court dock during hearing of his bail application Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka High Court has granted a 15-million shillings cash bail to Reverend Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, the Masaka-based Catholic priest who has been in detention for over two months on charges of money laundering. The ruling comes after the …

Managing Director of Vivo Energy, Joanita Mukasa Menya handing over Toyota passenger vans to Richard Atiku from Masindi and Ismail Mulumba from Gayaza. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has wrapped up the Shell FuelSave Diesel ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ promotion, which was a nationwide effort to recognise, support, and reward Uganda’s public transport drivers. The campaign concluded with …

This photo taken on March 31, 2024 shows a city view of Kampala, Uganda. (Xinhua/Li Yahui) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s economic growth has strengthened markedly in recent years, rising from below 3 per cent in 2020 to an estimated 7 per cent today, supported by some of the strongest macroeconomic indicators on the continent. While these gains …

Bank of Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has kept interest rates high despite falling inflation and a strong shilling, citing uncertainty about future risks. The Central Bank Rate (CBR) has remained at 9.5 per cent since August 2023, defying expectations of a cut following improved economic indicators. The rate is the BoU’s main …