The first phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, launched in 2023, already left an indelible mark on the lives of thousands of Ugandans. 25 standout projects were selected, each receiving an average of UGX 20 million. These projects focused on key areas such
For nearly 20 years, 54-year-old Patrick Aluma Waigo lived a modest life as a subsistence farmer in Aluru Sub-county, Lea Parish, Moyo District in northern Uganda.His aspirations never extended beyond growing enou
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, urged local government leaders to realign their priorities with the core principles of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).The President emphasis
During the French Revolution of 1789 Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI and privileged Queen of France was controversially made very famous by four words. It was claimed that on hearing peasants were finding it hard to put bread; a cheap staple food, on th
A seemingly normal burial ceremony turned into a politically charged encounter when Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), confronted Moses Karangwa, a well-known businessman and NRM stalwart, during his remarks at the funeral of Nsanja Patr
Parliament is set to hold regional sittings despite some opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) rejecting the schedule of parliamentary sessions in various parts of the country.According to a notice dated August 19 from the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwes
LOP Ssenyonyi under siege as parliament moves from Kampala COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | In her two year tenure following corruption scandals and international sanctions, under pressur
The Baganda people, one of Uganda's largest ethnic groups, have a rich and vibrant culture. Among the most celebrated aspects of this culture are the traits and characteristics of Baganda women. Renowned for their elegance, hospitality, and strong cultural ident
Miss Tourism Ankole 2024-2025, Miss Birungi Shanne, immerses herself in Ankole culture as she grazes the iconic Ankole Longhorned cattle at the Ankole Cattle Village in Kibega, Kiruhura.MBARARA, UGANDA – Miss Tourism Ankole 2024-20
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans seeking employment in the oil refinery in the Albertine Graben need to be patient as the negotiations go on.State Minister for Energy, Okasaai Opolot says Ugandans will get jobs during and
