The Tilenga oil fields development project is located in the Lake Albert region of Uganda.KAMPALA — Uganda’s Lake Albert development has passed a decisive technical threshold, with drilling at the Tilenga oil field now exceeding the minimum capacity required to trigger commercial produ
Americans woke up Saturday to something big. The United States and Israel launched a massive joint offensive against Iran’s regime, known as Operation Epic Fury. According to reports, targets included Iran’s supreme leader and president. Major combat operations are now underway, and the impli
In Uganda, things aren’t good at all following leaked information showing that several directors and Authority members of Uganda national drug authority (NDA) are on the verge of being arrested over willful refusal to obey lawful orders and directives issued by the country’s inspector general
The State House Anti-Corruption in collaboration with the Police has arrested 4 high-ranking officials from Mityana District on charges of Abuse of Office and Nepotism.Those apprehended include; Anna Miriam Nassali, the Vice Chairperson LCV Mityana District, Dr. Lwassampijja Fred, the Chai
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The heavy wooden doors of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Lubaga, had barely closed after the 1 p.m. Mass when a fresh wave of worshippers began to stream in. They arrived first in small groups, then in clusters, their footsteps steady on the stone floor. A special Mas
South African bonds extended gains as investors positioned for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget presentation on Feb. 25. Morgan Stanley said the budget could reinforce fiscal consolidation and further compress the risk premium on sovereign debt. The bank described the upcoming fiscal up
The Lira Regional Blood Bank under construction.Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Regional Blood Bank at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) is nearing completion, with phase one standing at 98 percent.Started in March 2025 on a piece of land donated by Lir
Sudhir and Mwenda share a light moment at the billionaire's home in Kololo.Kampala, Uganda | — A resurfaced video clip of veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda has ignited fresh debate on social media after he openly acknowledged his close personal and financial ties to businessman Sudhir Ru
Lira, Uganda: Lira Regional Referral Hospital has received Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) equipment worth Shs350 million, a major boost expected to strengthen care for premature and critically ill babies across Northern Uganda.The equipment was donated by Pathfinder International with
Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines, is grappling with escalating operational turbulence after grounding both of its long-haul aircraft, triggering a wave of flight cancellations that has now ensnared city tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia among affected passengers.“My Sunday flight w
