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Nakasero, Kampala– A group of nine independent-leaning Members of Parliament have expressed interest in working with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) as they prepare to begin their new parliamentary term. The nine Members of Parliament with some of the top leaders in NRM. The newly elected legislators — Esther Achom (Serere), Peter Ojiji (Pingire), Mercy Kanyesigye (National Female Youth), …

By Jumah Kakomo The opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has described the 2026 general elections as the worst in Uganda’s history, citing alleged irregularities, violence, and voter intimidation. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday at the party headquarters in Kampala, UPC President Jimmy James Akena told journalists that the electoral process was severely compromised. He alleged that the polls …

by AdminFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 20260 Share0 By Robert Segawa Police in Mukono District have launched intensive investigations into the murder of the Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono. The deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Tumwebaze Pamela, a resident of Gwafu West Village, Seeta Ward, Goma Division in Mukono …

Kyeeyo initiative an umbrella Association for Ugandan working abroad has dismissed rumors that Ms Ajok who is acused of murdering a Syrian Actor is dead. A montage of Vicky Ajok and her deceased boss. “As the entity with the powers of attorney over her status quo and legal representation, we hereby affirm to the general public that Ms Ajok Vicky …

By Kayiira Jackson  Janan Secondary School Bombo has expressed full preparedness to host the 2026 USSSA Elite Schools Championship, with the head teacher, Mukwaya Joseph, assuring stakeholders that the institution is ready in all aspects to stage the prestigious tournament slated for February 26th to March 1st, 2026. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Voice of Bugerere, Mukwaya confidently stated …

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 …

by AdminFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 20260 Share0 By Robert Segawa Residents of Masaka City woke up in shock this morning following the sudden death of Maj. Gen. Deus Sunday, Commander of the Armored Division Brigade based in Kasijjagirwa, Masaka District. Maj. Gen. Sunday’s passing comes just days after the death of Maj. Gen. Francis …

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, today officially opened a one-day intensive training programme on advanced legal research for Magistrates Grade One (Research) at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall, reaffirming the Judiciary’s commitment to strengthening research capacity as a cornerstone of quality adjudication. Principal judge, Jane Frances Abodo (in middle) with Justice Mike Chibita (Left)  In her …

Mukono, Uganda- Situation at Uganda Christian University (UCU) based in Mukono is in sombre mood as they mourn their beloved colleague, sister, and friend, Dean of Students UCU, Pamela Tumwebaze. “Her life was brutally cut short by thugs who broke into her home last night and attacked her. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries this morning in …