Gold prices surged beyond $5,000 per ounce for the first time, as investors rushed to the safe-haven asset as concern spread that US President Donald Trump is upending relations with key allies from Europe to Canada.In this year’s first 26 days, the price of gold has jumped 15%, building
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who leads the Ugandan army's land forces, speaks during a past event. Kampala. As Uganda’s 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni begins his seventh term in office, his son and army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerug
Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as one of the opposition's most vocal and recognisable figures.His loss to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate George Musisi, a seasoned Kampala-base
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
Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and Tugume Boniface are at the centre of controversy after chaos at the Bushenyi tally centre as Igara West was decided by just 880 votes.A photo combo of Businessman and Bushenyi NRM boss Hassan Bassajabala (L) and Igara County West parliamentary candidate
National Unity Platform candidate Ronald Balimwezo, left, and incumbent Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago of the People’s Front for Freedom are the front-runners in the Kampala mayoral race. Preliminary results from Thursday’s election show Balimwezo leading in several key divisions.KAMPALA, Ug
WORD BY WORD: Bobi Wine Reveals Next Move in Interview; Questions on Evidence, Protests, Supreme Court Petition Answered EXPOSED! Bobi Wine Reveals State Operative Following Him Everywhere He GoesBobi Wine. Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has revea
Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament and Democratic Front (DF) leader, Mathias Mpuuga, has lost his Nyendo-Mukungwe parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.Mpuuga was defeated by National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira.Mpuuga, who was elected
After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the house arrest of his relatives.Uganda’s presidential election, held on Jan. 15, 2026, was defined by a massive security presence and a total digital blackout,
Speaker Anita Among and former Vice President Speciosa Kazibwe have rallied Buyende voters to back President Museveni and the NRM in the January 15, 2026 elections, urging unity, ideology-based politics and focus on service delivery.Former Vice President Speciosa Kazibwe (in grey jacket) f
