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Kampala — The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Hon. Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), where she was received by the Unit’s Head, Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke.   The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the two institutions in the fight against corruption, with particular emphasis on enhanced …

Lord Mayoral Candidate Engineer Ronald Balimwezo, accompanied by his wife, going to cast their votes at Mutungo Zone 4 in Nakawa Division. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unofficial preliminary results from most centres across Kampala indicated that Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of NUP led at most of them and is set to win the Kampala mayoral race. Counting continued into the …

Mukono District Local Government has today paid heartfelt tribute to the late Nalongo Josephine Namanda, an esteemed Aquaculture Officer who tragically lost her life in a fatal accident on her way to perform official duties. The thanksgiving and memorial mass was held at St. Andrews Kaggwa Catholic Church,Kichwa Mpoma drawing together family, friends, district leadership, and community members today honor …

A group of Youth demanding to be given money before they go to cast their votes in Nakawa Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts. Across the country, polling stations experienced disputes ranging from voter bribery and denied voting rights …

Polling officials counting ballots Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Even before the Electoral Commission releases figures on participation in the 2026 general elections, it is noticeable that the LCV elections this year are going to register the lowest voter turnout since 1996. According to our reporters who covered this election across the country, by the time voting closed at …

Politicians and certain media outlets must stop exploiting Shincheonji Church of Jesus for political contention. The Joint Investigation Headquarters must conduct an impartial investigation. Shincheonji Church of Jesus expresses deep concern regarding the proliferation of speculative reports based solely on the unilateral claims of expelled individuals. These reports involve allegations of “mass entry into the People Power Party,” “interference in …

By Kayiira Jackson With the second round of the 2025/26 Finance Trust Bank Women Super League set to resume on 21st February, St Noa Girls FC appear to be strengthening their squad in a bid to improve on their first-round showing. The Zana-based side, who finished the first round 7th on the league table with 13 points, enjoyed a mixed …

LGBT organisations navigate political and paternalistic homophobia An anti-LGBT briefing at an Indonesian air base in December 2024. (Photo courtesy of New Mandala and the Indonesian Air Force) Below is a report from the website New Mandala, “LGBT organisations navigate Indonesia’s two homophobias“: By Shaan Amin Despite the widely-covered crackdown on LGBT life since 2016, Indonesian official homophobia is not …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development now projects Uganda’s economy to grow at 10.4 percent next financial year. This is based on the expected commencement of the flow and exportation of crude oil by the country, with State Minister for General Duties Henry Musasizi that 2026/2027 is the country’s opportunity to fast-track …

By Jumah Kakomo As Ugandans head to the polls to elect district local government councillors, district and city chairpersons, lord mayors, and councillors, a major concern has emerged: a sharp decline in voter turnout. Trusted News visited Rubaga Division to assess the situation on the ground and spoke to Kampala’s incumbent Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, who expressed deep concern over …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Uganda has been certified as a Top Employer Africa 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), marking the second consecutive year the financial services firm has attained the continental recognition following successful recertification across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Mozambique. The certification places Britam among a select group of organisations recognised for consistent people …

By Kabuye Ronald President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr Flavian Zeija as the new Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, who recently retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Parliament on Thursday confirmed that Dr Zeija appeared before the Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, for vetting ahead of his assumption of office. “Earlier …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Flavian Zeija appeared on Thursday morning before the appointments committee of parliament for vetting as Uganda’s new Chief Justice. This followed his appointment, as confirmed by Hajji Faruk Kirunda, the President’s Special Press Assistant for Mobilisation. The appointment comes just four days after former Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy vacated office upon reaching …

Chief Justice, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny – Dollo, this afternoon formally handed over office to the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, marking the close of a five-year tenure at the helm of the Judiciary. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Dr Flavian Zeija Chief Justice to take over from Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy …

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 …