39th African Union summitKAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | A senior Ugandan official on Tuesday welcomed China’s decision to fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, starting from May 1, saying the move will accelerate industrialization and econo
Airtel and Buganda Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of the 13th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run.Held at Bulange, Mengo under the theme “Men Against HIV/AIDS to Save the Girl Child”, the event underscored a renewed collect
Tension flared outside the Butambala Chief Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after supporters of Butambala County Member of Parliament Muwanga Kivumbi chased away local political figure Hajj Sulaiman Magala from the court premises.The supporters had gathered in large numbers ahead of Kivumbi's
The Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, has advised Ugandans to drop cultures and norms that do not add much value to children.In a brief encounter with the media, Hon. Mutuuzo is heard pointing out how traditional cultures like visiting the bush and pulling do no
Kitgum, Uganda: At least 60 students have been expelled from Kitgum High School over persistent indiscipline and poor academic performance, school authorities have confirmed.The head teacher, Christopher Opoka, told DailyExpress on Monday that the decision followed a comprehensive review o
After ten years, millions in financing and bold promises to transform Uganda’s business and tourism competitiveness, the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) is now under an unforgiving spotlight.The December 2025 Value for Money audit on CEDP has laid bare a troubli
Ugandan police have recovered four submachine guns (SMGs) linked to 30 aggravated robberies and 12 murders in the Kampala Metropolitan Area (KMP), authorities announced today, Tuesday.The recovery, detailed in a statement by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Christopher Damulira
The President of Kenya and Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) William Samoei RutoKenya’s President William Ruto has called for an emergency summit of Heads of State of the East African Community (EAC) to attempt to deal with mounting financial crisis at the regional bloc.
Dr. Mukisa AyubBusoga Sub-Region has long been recognized as an area of immense potential. With its fertile soils, youthful population, strategic location along the Nile, and vibrant cultural heritage under the Busoga Kingdom, the sub-region should be among Uganda’s most economically dyn
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Municipal Council has agreed to cover open drainage channels along sections of the Nasuti–Nakabago–Ntawo and Bajo–Seeta roads, following sustained safety concerns from residents, traders, and road users.Town Clerk Francis Byabagambi said the
