Uganda National Oil Co. signs a $2 billion loan with Vitol Bahrain to fund major infrastructure, including a new fuel pipeline and storage terminals.KAMPALA — Uganda’s state-owned oil company has signed a $2bn (£1.5bn) deal to fund major infrastructure projects designed to turn the co
Singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine has encouraged young people in Soroti, especially the “foot soldiers” who support political activities, to stay sober and protect their future.While addressing his political party, National Unity Platform (NUP) allies (Foot soljas), Bobi Wine advised
Singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine has encouraged young people in Soroti, especially the “foot soldiers” who support political activities, to stay sober and protect their future.While addressing his political party, National Unity Platform (NUP) allies (Foot soljas), Bobi Wine advised
Wiz Khalifa, Mr. Young, Wild & Free himself, is suddenly not looking very free at all after a Romanian court slapped him with a jaw-dropping nine-month prison sentence over weed. Yes, you read that right. Nine months. For marijuana. In 2025. The universe truly loves irony…Here’s th
Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27independent.co.ug44minKAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s economy is forecast to expand by 10.4 percent by the end of the 2026/2027 financial year, up from an estimated 6.6 percent at the end of the 2025/2026 financial year.
Ecuadorian football is experiencing moments of shock following the murder of Mario Pineida, defender of Barcelona de Guayaquil. The 33-year-old player was the victim of a hitman attack in broad daylight in the Samanes neighborhood, north of the city, after being shot multiple times as he left a b
The Christmas season is traditionally a time for family, celebration, and reflection. However, for several well-known Ugandan social media personalities, politicians, and public figures, this year’s festivities will be spent behind the high walls of Luzira Prison.From opposition politici
KPC operates more than 1,700 km (1,056 miles) of petroleum pipelines linking the port of Mombasa to Nairobi, western Kenya and onward to Uganda. The system currently handles about 90% of Uganda’s fuel imports, making it critical to the country’s energy securityKenya plans to list the
“UNOC will be able to generate revenues of up to USD 5.6 billion” (about Shs21.3 trillion) from the projects when implemented," the ministry said, adding that the loan would reduce pressure on the consolidated fund and enable quicker realisation of revenues from the oil and gas sectorS
Kalungu West MP Joseph Gozanga Sewungu has fired back fiercely at Frank Gashumba following sharp criticism on radio, accusing the outspoken activist of gambling, conmanship, and seeking handouts.Joseph Sewungu Goes Bare Knuckles on Frank Gashumba After Kalungu West AttackRead: 11 ti
