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The Teso District Council of Sheikhs has successfully carried out a nomination exercise, unanimously selecting 47-year-old Sheikh Ramadhan Ibrahim Ibwakiti as the new District Kadhi. He replaces Sheikh Asuman Muhammad Ocen, who has been serving in an acting capacity for nine years. Some of the council members The well-attended session, presided over by Hon. Abubaker Were Wandagho, the UMSC National …

Kampala- Three days after Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo has retired from Judiciary service as the Chief Justice, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni utilizing the powers provided to him by the Constitution of Uganda, has nominated Deputy Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija to lead the Judiciary. Dr. Flavian Zeija before the Parliamentary committee today. (Courtesy photo) “Parliament’s Committee on Appointments chaired by …

Ndejje University has officially commissioned the construction of the Ndejje University Chapel and the Lady Irene Main Hall, marking a significant milestone in the University’s spiritual and infrastructural development. The historic ceremony was officiated by the Chancellor, Rt. Rev. Dr. Hannington Mutebi, and attended by University Management, staff, and other key stakeholders. The commissioning ushers in the implementation phase of …

EC officials display one of the Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs). Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda prepares for District and City Local Government elections on Thursday, January 22, 2026, amid lingering doubts over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) controversial Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs). The technology, which faltered spectacularly during the January 15 presidential and parliamentary elections, remains under …

I’m a queer, gender non-conforming person in a relationship with a straight man. Our love doesn’t fit neatly into a category, but that doesn’t make it any less true. By Maverique Z On an unassuming day in October 2022, I met my current partner. At the time, I mistook him for someone else and called him the wrong name, yet …

As Uganda continues to battle persistent gold fraud scandals that have left foreign investors counting heavy losses, EuroGold Refinery has taken a bold leap onto the global stage, officially opening its main offices in Dubai—the world’s gold capital. The move, announced with fanfare, comes at a time when Uganda’s gold sector remains under scrutiny for fake gold deals, vanished consignments, …

The political ground is shaking in northern Uganda as leaked Declaration of Results (DR) forms from 18 disputed polling stations deliver a crushing blow to National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua. Despite the Electoral Commission (EC) ordering a fresh election in the contested polling stations of Ajuri County, Alebtong District, the leaked results still paint a grim …

Kalungu — Hon. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu has said he is not troubled by the decision of the Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court ordering a recount of votes that led to his declaration as the winner of the Kalungu West parliamentary seat. Hon. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu. Speaking after the ruling, Ssewungu noted that as a High Court advocate, he respects the court’s …

Kampala-  The Parliament has held a special sitting to honor the late Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Apolot Stella Isodo, who passed away on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Speaker and Deputy Speaker receiving Isodo’s casket at Parliament. Hon. Isodo was a prominent member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party and was widely respected for her humility, …

The National Resistance Movement National Treasurer, Ambassador Hon. Nekesa Barbra Oundo is in jubilation after delivering for President Museveni in Bukeddi Sub-Region. Based on the recent results of the 2026 Ugandan general election reported in January 2026, President Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) won the Bukedi sub-region 85%Here are the key details from the 2026 election in Bukedi:Vote …