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Mbuya- The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations (SPA/SO), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has promoted Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga to the rank of Major General and appointed him the Deputy Commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces. According to the statement released by Colonel Chris Magezi, the Acting Director Defence Public …

Edith Kukiriza is a survivor of human trafficking and attempted human sacrifice whose life today stands as a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of sustained support. Edith (in middle) at her graduation day. “I passed through a lot of trauma,” Edith says, “but I thank God that I am alive and able to enjoy life like any other …

By Kabuye Ronald The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA)–Uganda has welcomed the two-week ultimatum issued by the Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, directing street vendors to vacate Kampala’s streets ahead of renewed enforcement. The directive comes after more than three months of severe congestion caused by thousands of street vendors, illegal boda boda operators, and …

Mpigi- A few weeks after the people of Mawokota South have elected National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Suzan Nakawuki as their Member of Parliament. Yusuf Nsibambi (Courtesy photo) The out going member of Parliament, Yusuf Nsibambi has disconnected Power from one of the parts of the Constituency urging residents to ask their New Member of Parliament to support them. “This electricity …

Dr Lina Zedriga appearing before the Chief Magistrates Court in Gulu Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the quiet hours of Friday morning, as Gulu City stirred awake, a political mystery that had lingered for weeks quietly unfolded inside the Chief Magistrate’s Court when Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru, the Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), was presented …

By Kabuye Ronald In a shocking turn of events, the Amolatar district has been rocked by a financial scandal involving the National Resistance Movement (NRM) administrative secretary and other high-ranking officials. According to insider reports, a staggering sum of 249.602 million NRM was withdrawn, out of which a staggering 191 million is alleged to have been swindled. The case, documented …

The late Ssaabalangira Godfrey Musanje Kikulwe, a former Mukono District Councillor and respected cultural leader, was on Thursday, laid to rest at his home in Kitegula Village, Kasawo Town Council, Nakifuma County amid tributes from government, Buganda Kingdom, religious leaders, and the local community. The burial was attended by retired bishops, including Rt. Rev. James William Ssebaggala of Mukono Diocese …

Lawyers representing President Museveni, the Electoral Commission and the Attorney General in the Supreme Court. Supreme Court Halts Forensic Data Ruling as Kasibante Applies to Withdraw Petition Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court has directed lawyers representing President Yoweri Museveni, the Electoral Commission, and the Attorney General to file responses to an application by former presidential candidate …

By Robert Segawa Mercy Kanyesigye has been elected Uganda’s National Female Youth Member of Parliament after a closely contested 2026 Youth Parliamentary election that saw her triumph as an Independent candidate. According to results released by the Electoral Commission at Hoima City Stadium polling centre, Kanyesigye secured 216 votes, narrowly edging out National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer Dianah Ampaire, …

CDF Gen Muhoozi salutes CIC Museveni. PHOTO PPU President reveals plans to construct an international airport in Mbarara Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies for providing robust security that neutralised troublemakers during the recently concluded general elections. Museveni made the remarks on Friday while presiding …