A power sector storm is brewing in Uganda as internal conflicts at the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) intersect with national energy supply challenges, threatening to further destabilize an already fragile economic lifeline.According to insiders, senior staff at ERA allege that Chi
Beyond the clouts, the video endorsements by different legislators especially the new comers making rounds on social media and the rushed CEC resolution backing Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Speaker Tayebwa’s to continue with their roles in the 12th parliament amidst protests from several CEC
Former Speaker of Parliament, 1st Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for East African affairs and Kamuli women member of parliament Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has destroyed fellow Minister Babirye Milly Babalanda in an explosive interview broadcasted across all radio stations in Busoga.It all st
UWA Executive Director Dr. James MusinguziFresh revelations from the Auditor General’s report as of December 2025 have laid bare deep cracks inside the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), raising tough questions about oversight, accountability and leadership at one of Uganda’s most strate
On October 8, 1995, Uganda promulgated a brand new Constitution. The first general election under the new constitution was held in 1996.The presidential elections were conducted on May 9, and the parliamentary elections were held on June 27. The elections for local councils were held in 19
Syria—Damascus was still asleep when horror struck the home of legendary Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, the woman millions knew as Umm Zaki. At around 5:00 a.m. last week Thursday morning, January 29, 2026, the 88-year-old star was bludgeoned to death while lying in her bed, her life ending viol
The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe
Lord Mayoral Candidate Engineer Ronald Balimwezo accompanied by his wife going to cast their Votes at Mutungo Zone 4 in Nakawa Division.Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unofficial preliminary results from most centres across Kampala indicated that Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of NUP led at
Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary election loser Vincent Sempijja has dragged the winner and the Electoral Commission to court claiming he was robbed of his victory.The former defence minister, who had contested on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket lost to the National Pl
ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo and NRM Electoral Commission boss Dr Tanga Odoi have clarified that NRM vote protectors are strictly for President Museveni, warning MPs against diverting agents ahead of January 15 polls.Kyambogo, Kampala: The Senior Presidential Advisor and Manager of t
