Museveni hails Otema as torchbearer for peace in Northern Uganda

  Gulu, Uganda | URN | Four decades of military service, sacrifice and leadership have come to an end for retired Lieutenant General Charles Otema Awany, with leaders in Northern Uganda calling on him to turn his experience to the task of rebuilding and transforming the Acholi community. President Yoweri Museveni described Gen Otema as one … The post Museveni hails Otema as torchbearer for peace in Northern Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

When King Oyo fasted to defend Tooro's borders and Museveni's sharp reply

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | In the middle of 2014, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro Kingdom announced that he would fast in protest against what he described as the division of his ancestral territory. The trigger was the formal recognition of two new cultural institutions of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu in … The post When King Oyo fasted to defend Tooro's borders and Museveni's sharp reply appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Kampala's Ganyegenya crackdown triggers rush to repair taxis

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | A crackdown on poorly maintained taxis has triggered a surge in demand for vehicle repairs in Kampala's Kisenyi area. The surge has left some garages with backlogs as owners race to rehabilitate their vehicles and return them to the road. The crackdown on taxis in dangerous mechanical condition, commonly … The post Kampala's Ganyegenya crackdown triggers rush to repair taxis appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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.

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.

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

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:.