Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.

Kwar Adhola mourns King Oyo, hails role of Tooro

  Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Jopadhola have joined Ugandans in mourning Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, the King of Tooro. Obbo Richard Josel, the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution's Jago (Prime Minister), conveyed the message on Friday, saying the Prime Minister of Tooro had officially informed him of the monarch's passing, and he had briefed the … The post Kwar Adhola mourns King Oyo, hails role of Tooro appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Musonda makes history with first Zambian win at Uganda Amateur Open

  Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Dominic Musonda made history Friday when he became the first Zambian winner of the prestigious Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Golf Open title. While Zambians have won three of the last 12 Professional Open titles, the amateur's event has been out of reach – until Musonda arrived last year. He … The post Musonda makes history with first Zambian win at Uganda Amateur Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Busoga tourism sites get new lease of life through MTN-Masaza Cup

Jinja, Uganda | URN | Football fans travelling across Busoga for the ongoing MTN-Masaza Cup tournament are doubling as tourists, visiting little-known hills and other attractions located near the playgrounds hosting matches across the kingdom's 11 chiefdoms. The tournament, which has attracted 14 teams grouped into four pools, has deliberately named each group after a … The post Busoga tourism sites get new lease of life through MTN-Masaza Cup appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Attorney General warns against termination of Kampala-Entebbe Expressway operator

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Attorney General has cautioned against the immediate termination of the contract of the private operator of the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, warning that failure to follow contractual procedures could expose Uganda to costly international arbitration. The warning, contained in a response presented to Parliament by Deputy Attorney General Jackson Karugaba Kafuuzi … The post Attorney General warns against termination of Kampala-Entebbe Expressway operator appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Two-year curfew lifted in Sudans capital

The military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.

Uganda tourist visas – what you need to know [UPDATED]

Apply online for Uganda tourist visa. Read traveller Qs and As. Uganda travel advice. Updated August 2026. The post Uganda tourist visas what you need to know [UPDATED] appeared first on Diary of a Muzungu.

Nigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concerns

The Nigeria Football Federation names an interim board as the countrys President Bola Tinubu weighs in on perceived leadership failures and mass resignations.

Driver remanded over crash that killed two journalists

The driver accused of causing the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of two journalists along Entebbe Road has been remanded to prison until August 31, 2026. READ: Sanyuka TV producer dies, Brian Macona hospitalised after road crash ASLO READ: Next Media's Isaac Ndamagye laid to rest  John Baptist Kigozi  appeared before the Chief The post Driver remanded over crash that killed two journalists first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide

The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.

111 RHD Patients Abandon Treatment in Kitgum

6% off your gig? What Uganda's new Tax law means for entertainers

There is a new player quietly joining Uganda's entertainment business, and this one does not need a microphone, stage lights or a backstage pass. It is the taxman. President Yoweri Museveni assented to the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026, introducing a six per cent withholding tax on payments to public entertainers. The law was assented The post 6% off your gig? What Uganda's new Tax law means for entertainers first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Developing skills alone will not unlock Africa's demographic dividend

  Intergenerational Inclusion: The Missing Link in Africa's Youth Employment Agenda   COMMENT | PRISCILLIA KIRABO |  Africa has spent the last two decades investing in young people. Governments have expanded access to education, development partners have financed skills development programmes, businesses have supported entrepreneurship, and policymakers have placed youth employment at the centre of … The post Developing skills alone will not unlock Africa's demographic dividend appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Bukwo RDC recalled after Balaam anti-corruption visit to Sebei

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Bukwo District, George Owany, has been recalled to the Office of the President with immediate effect. The action comes amid allegations that he was soliciting 109 million Shillings from SACCO leaders. There are also concerns over the manner in which some government projects … The post Bukwo RDC recalled after Balaam anti-corruption visit to Sebei appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Court gives DPP nod to extradition of Ugandan Katungi to the US

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has committed a former UPDF soldier, Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, to Luzira prison pending a decision by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on his extradition to the United States of America. Katungi is "wanted" in the US to face trial on charges of … The post Court gives DPP nod to extradition of Ugandan Katungi to the US appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

KING OYO TRIBUTE: The young Aga Khan school boy

  TRIBUTE | UGHISTORY256 | It was 1999. The boy in the green Aga Khan sweater sat at the front of the class, his hand up before his classmate even finished the question. He knew the answer. His name, according to the register, was George. Outside the gate, royal guards waited. But in here, he was … The post KING OYO TRIBUTE: The young Aga Khan school boy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

King Oyo: A life cut short after three decades on the Tooro throne

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, Omukama of Tooro, was born on April 16, 1992, and died on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at age 34. Oyo was the second-born child of the late Omukama Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III and Queen Best Kemigisa Kaboyo. He was preceded in … The post King Oyo: A life cut short after three decades on the Tooro throne appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Worlds youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34

King Oyo ascended to the throne of Ugandas Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.

The Fashion and Business Expo to bring the Business of Fashion to life as UIFW- 2026 kicks off this Sunday at UMA Showgrounds Lugogo

The Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) is set to return this Sunday- August 30th, with a fashion and creativity take over at the Uganda Manufacturers Association, (UMA) Multipurpose Hall, in Lugogo. The UIFW 2026 will kick off with a Fashion and Business Expo, expected to bring together hundreds of young creatives, entrepreneurs, buyers, industry professionals The post The Fashion and Business Expo to bring the Business of Fashion to life as UIFW- 2026 kicks off this Sunday at UMA Showgrounds Lugogo first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Hima Cement joins nation in mourning King Oyo

  Kasese, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Hima Cement has joined cultural, religious and business leaders in mourning Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in the United States on Thursday at the age of 34. The company extended its condolences to the Tooro Royal Family and the people of the kingdom, … The post Hima Cement joins nation in mourning King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.