KAMPALA — The Government of Japan has confirmed funding for the second phase of the Kampala Flyover project, a major infrastructure development expected to ease traffic congestion and reduce flooding along Jinja Road.The Minister of Works and Transport, Katumba Wamala, announced the deve
Elizabeth Mbabazi, a Rwandan National who has been Convicted testifying Against her co Accused at Buganda Road Court.Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted a Rwandan national, Elizabeth Mbabazi, for her role in the attempted theft of 7
The presidential race was widely viewed as a two-horse contest between Museveni and Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), but the semblance of openness was tempered by the heavy policing of the political field.COMMENT | DR JUDE KAGORO | The 2026 general election in Uganda followed a familiar patt
The former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba of the Democratic Front (DF) has set tough conditions if he is to join President Yoweri Museveni’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) government.MPs Medard Lubega Sseggona, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba (C) and Asuman Basalirwa
Here is the uncomfortable truth about Uganda’s best-ever UACE results: the better everyone performed, the harder it is going to be for you to get into the university course you want.That is the quiet warning university officials are sending to the 133,291 candidates who scored the minimu
Former Leader of Opposition Winnie Kiiza has defended opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi over his recent engagements with United States officials, arguing that seeking international support is consistent with efforts to advance accountability and democratic governance.In a statement, Kiiz
The Ministry of Works and Transport is set to unveil the General Specifications for Road and Bridge Works 2026, a major update to the previous 2005 guidelines. The official launch event will take place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, with the Chief Guest, Gen. Katumba Wamala, Minister for Works and Tra
KAMPALA – Doubts regarding whether or not Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is still fully in control of this country have surfaced severally particularly in the last five years. A combination of factors including Museveni’s advanced age, his younger brother Salim Saleh growing influence t
Deputy IGG Anna Muhairwe greets an old man after the Kireka market redevelopment-related meeting at Kira Municipal Council headquarters. Deputy IGG Ann Muhairwe arrives to tour the Kireka market. Having existed since the early 1970s, Kireka main market is one of Uganda’s oldest ye
A Real Bus company vehicle lost control and rammed into the rear of an Isuzu Hino truck on Sunday morning at around 4:00am in Kiwumpa village, Luwero town, along the Kampala–Gulu highway, killing the bus driver and conductor.A Real Bus company vehicle lost control and rammed into the rea
