President Museveni on Wednesday warned security personnel against using excessive force during elections, saying beatings and torture were unnecessary and avoidable, remarks that come amid long-standing accusations by the opposition that security agencies routinely abuse political supporters.
In a Tuesday session that has sparked outrage among fiscal watchdogs, a mere fraction of the 11th Parliament authorized the government to proceed with massive loan requests totalling nearly Shs9 trillion.By suspending key safeguards, the House bypassed the standard oversight procedures des
More than two months after the token hit a record high above $12 000, Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% and is struggling to find support.Bitcoin’s most entrenched investors are still cashing out — and the pressure is starting to show.More than two months after the token hit a recor
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.
President Yoweri Museveni has faulted the people of Kassanda District for voting opposition politicians, saying the decision is partly responsible for the poor service delivery in the area.Addressing a rally at Bukuya Town Council grounds on Wednesday, Museveni said that although some prog
The Bank of Uganda, Uganda’s central bank, in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Uganda estimates that it will need $28.1 billion to adapt to the effects of climate change and cut emissions until the end of the decade. Photographer: Katumba Badru Sultan/Bloomberg via Getty Images
He also renewed claims that President Yoweri Museveni’s government plans to harm him before polling day, allegations the government has previously deniedBobi Wine’s convoy found a road block on the highway to SorotiKAMPALA: Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential c
Makerere University has flagged off 230 students to participate in the 20th edition of the Inter-University Games, scheduled to take place at Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono. Speaking to the students during the flag-off ceremony held at Makerere University on Wednesday evening,
The Presidential candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, concluded his campaign in Greater Mubende with a stop in Mityana District. He urged residents to protect wetlands, emphasising their importance to the environment.The Presidential candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, concluded his campaign
The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Affairs, Esther Anyakun, has warned residents of Namalu Sub-county against encroaching on land belonging to the late Karamoja business tycoon Cornelius Lorika Kodet, urging them to respect his legacy and property.Speaking during K
