KAMPALA — Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in Rome, adding to her recent international and faith-based engagements.Images seen by this publication show Among greeting the Pope in a formal setting, the two sharing a brief but warm exchange
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has announced plans to transform Kapeeka Industrial Park, in Nakaseke district, into a one-stop centre and a district industrial hub.Established 20 years ago as Liao Shen Industrial Park, the facility boasts 34 factories of the total 80 target and has
16-year-old boy and S1 student at Kangai Secondary School in Amolatar district has tragically lost his life.Odon Keneth was fatally stabbed by an unknown assailant in Abedober village, Arwotcek parish, Amolatar district.According to Onyang Sam, the grandfather of the deceased, Odon
Police in Rubanda District have arrested Six Suspects in an intelligence-led disruptive operation targeting suspected criminal gangs operating within Rubanda Town Council.The operation, conducted in the early hours of Sunday, 03/05/2026 between midnight and 05:00am, was led by the District
There is an unwritten rule, supported by parliamentary precedent, that where substantial amendments are made to a Bill, that Bill must be withdrawn, redrafted, re-gazetted and reintroduced to Parliament at first reading.The rationale for this rule is that the Bill is no longer that which w
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Devon Petroleum SMC LTD has officially entered Uganda’s downstream petroleum sector with the launch of six fuel stations, positioning itself to compete in an increasingly crowded market where oil marketers are racing to expand retail networks, strengthen cust
As it is always said, the goodness of someone will not be felt until that person disappears. Mr President, that is what we are now feeling after the departure of UMEME from managing Uganda’s electricity power.At first, Ugandans hated UMEME due to its own mistakes that the supplier had co
Hajji Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira officially unveils Cocoland Farm Resort during the grand launch ceremony in Buikwe District.In a vibrant celebration of innovation, investment, and community transformation, Hajji Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira, Member of Parliament for Kawempe South, officially unve
Uganda’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has announced plans to seek restriction of spare parts importation to allow the country's indigenous car making company, Kiira Motors expand its local market share.The ministry says it is set to seek Cabinet approval to restrict the
The Masindi District Woman Member of Parliament, Dr Florence Asiimwe Akiiki, has accused legislators from the Bunyoro sub-region of being compromised as the race for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament intensifies.Dr Asiimwe, who recently declared her intention to contest for the Speake
