President Félix Tshisekedi is facing intensified political scrutiny over allegations of having an affair with Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner.The claims, which have spread widely on social media platforms, allege that the 43-year-old minister is pregnant with Tshisekedi’s c
Health experts caution, however, that these figures may only reflect a fraction of the true burden. Many abortions are illegally procured in unregulated settings where deaths and complications go undocumented.A pregnant lady (courtesy photo)Unsafe abortion is no longer predominantly
The impounded taxi is linked to highway robberies on the Northern Bypass, Bulenga, Kyengera, and Nsangi areas.Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI) has impounded a taxi that has repeatedly been linked to a series of highway robberies. The vehicle, r
Uganda’s flag carrier has this week made headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was revealed that Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer, will not serve in the position beyond July. The departure comes after the national carrier received a bad rap following a string of governance
Catherine Kijjagulwe has been named head of markets at Absa Bank Uganda. Learn more about her professional background in financial markets and her new leadership role at the bank.KAMPALA, Uganda — Absa Bank Uganda has named Catherine Kijjagulwe as its new head of markets, the bank announ
Renowned media personality Isaac Katende Daniel, popularly known as Kasuku, is mourning the loss of his beloved grandmother.Kasuku shared the heartbreaking news with his thousands of followers in the early hours of Saturday morning, around 12:10 a.m.The cause of death and burial arr
Simon Mungudit has emerged as the best performing male student in the Sciences at Makerere University and is set to graduate during the University’s 76th Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for 24–27 February 2026.At just 24 years old, Mungudit, a student from the College of Natural Science
President Yoweri Museveni has quietly stretched an olive branch to the opposition, tipping outgoing Rukiga MP Roland Bish Ndyomugyenyi and Mawokota South’s Yusuf Nsibambi for heavyweight roles at State House.Multiple sources say the two seasoned politicians—both with roots in the oppos
A dramatic moment stole the show at the burial of Buganda’s Ssabalangira, Godfrey Kikulwe Musanje, in Kasawo, Mukono District on Thursday, when State Minister for Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, publicly scolded newly-elected Nans
Gen. Muhoozi being decorated by President Museveni after receiving the Kabalega star medal at the Terehe Sita anniversary.The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been awarded the Kabalega star medal at the Terehe Sita anniversary held in Kabale District.Gen Muhoozi
