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Why police tactics are falling short on kidnapping for ransom cases
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | Security experts are warning that inadequate investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies exposed, fueling public anxiety as kidnapping cases continue to rise in Uganda. Kampala Metropolitan Police have recorded three high-profile kidnappings over the past two months, resulting in two deaths and one successful rescue. Among … The post Why police tactics are falling short on kidnapping for ransom cases appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwes deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the countrys deadliest transport disaster.
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Palabek Nyimur to Host 2026 Cross-Border Peace Prayer
Uganda-South Sudan delegations to gather at Paracelle Primary under the theme Blessed are the Peace Makers
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Shs30 Billion Tax Waiver for 3 Companies: What does Uganda get in return?
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament's Finance Committee is examining requests totalling approximately Shs30.4 billion in tax and arrears relief for threeentities:, two private firms and one state-owned mining company. The move by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has raised questions about the true price of saving troubled businesses, the legal thresholds … The post Shs30 Billion Tax Waiver for 3 Companies: What does Uganda get in return? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Minister Balaam seeks answers as Mukono bridge collapses
Mukono, Uganda | URN | Residents of Nsambwe in Mukono Municipality and the neighbouring villages of Ttakajjunge and Kikubakima in Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, remain stranded nearly three weeks after the bridge linking their communities collapsed. The crisis has been compounded by a bitter dispute between Mukono District and Nama Sub-county authorities over who bears … The post Minister Balaam seeks answers as Mukono bridge collapses appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Zambias Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats
Hakainde Hichilema says he was "truly humbled" by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
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Why U.S. finds itself in stalemate as 60-day peace deadline expires
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The 60-day window established under the June 18 peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States expires on Monday, marking a critical moment for an agreement that was meant to create space for diplomacy and de-escalation. Yet as the deadline arrives, Washington finds itself increasingly trapped in a … The post Why U.S. finds itself in stalemate as 60-day peace deadline expires appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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The hackers are coming for Africa's critical infrastructure
From Uganda's electricity transmission network to telecommunications and financial systems, INTERPOL says Africa is facing an increasingly sophisticated cybercrime threat as criminals turn their attention to critical infrastructure, reports Ronald Musoke. On August 18, 2025, the Qilin ransomware group claimed Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) as a victim. The group, which operates a … The post The hackers are coming for Africa's critical infrastructure appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Huawei Uganda targets young ICT talent in Kyambogo recruitment drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited will on Friday, August 21, 2026, hold a campus recruitment drive at Kyambogo University as part of its efforts to identify and develop young ICT talent and strengthen the link between universities and industry. The recruitment exercise, scheduled to take place at CTF 106 from … The post Huawei Uganda targets young ICT talent in Kyambogo recruitment drive appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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PFF demands medical bail for Besigye
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uncertainty surrounds Dr. Kizza Besigye's expected return to court as the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) demands his immediate release on medical bail, saying his reported health condition could affect his ability to participate in the proceedings. The PFF also wants Justice Emmanuel Baguma, who is presiding over the case against … The post PFF demands medical bail for Besigye appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Zambias president wins second term with 60% of the vote
Hakainde Hichilema said he was "truly humbled" by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
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NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has started the process of seeking a High Court order to take full possession of its contested Temangalo land, as Parliament has given the Fund and businessman Amos Nzeyi until next Monday to resolve the long running dispute out of court. The Committee on … The post NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MTN expands maternal, newborn health support in Luuka
Luuka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiyunga Health Centre IV in Luuka District is receiving infrastructure, digital and community health support as MTN Uganda seeks to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare under its annual 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign. The intervention, implemented under this year's theme, "Expand Equitable Health for Every Community," comes as Uganda continues … The post MTN expands maternal, newborn health support in Luuka appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Dry spell wipes out Karamoja's first wheat harvest
Moroto, Uganda | URN | More than 40 farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are counting losses after a prolonged dry spell destroyed more than 200 acres of wheat they planted in the region's first major attempt to grow the crop. The wheat project was introduced this year by the government through the Karamoja Mixed Farmers … The post Dry spell wipes out Karamoja's first wheat harvest appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MUKULU TRIBUTE: The Alex Mukulu you may not have known
OBITUARY | HENRY MUTEBE | When news of Alex Mukulu's death came on August 15th, many Ugandans remembered the tough judge they had watched on Yolesa Ekitone on Bukedde Television. They remembered the blunt man who rarely massaged words, the judge who could stop a performance midway and tell a contestant, without ceremony, that … The post MUKULU TRIBUTE: The Alex Mukulu you may not have known appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Benard Feni named Entrepreneur of the Year as Euro Gold Refinery takes top extractives award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businessman and gospel artist Benard Feni, popularly known as Mungu Feni, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, where his company, Euro Gold Refinery Ltd, was also recognised as the Platinum Winner in the Best Natural Resources and Extractives category. The awards, organised … The post Benard Feni named Entrepreneur of the Year as Euro Gold Refinery takes top extractives award appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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