KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is hurtling toward a systemic social and economic crisis as a rapidly aging population outpaces a retirement savings framework that currently excludes 16 million workers.While the national pension sector appears robust on paper—with assets surging 21 percent to
In the latest episode of the very popular Bad Natives Podcast, comprising of Andrew Mwenda, Robert Kabushenga and Onyango-Obbo, the Independent Magazine CEO asserted that it was too early for anyone to write off DP President Norbert Mao in the Speakership race.He went as far as claiming th
Dr Okwera at Kitgum Central Police Station after arrest, URA PhotoPeter Luzinda | KITGUM, Uganda — Police in Kitgum District are investigating a medical practitioner accused of conducting surgical operations in an unlicensed facility at his residence.The doctor, identified as Paul
Public Service Minister, Hon. Muruli MukasaKAMPALA, Uganda — The government has overhauled the public service pension system, introducing a minimum monthly payment and a contributory model designed to ensure retirees can afford basic necessities.The reforms, part of the Public Ser
MultiChoice Uganda has announced the return of the hit reality series Kampala Crème for a third season, set to premiere this April on Pearl Magic Prime.The glitz and glamour of Uganda’s social elite is set to return to television screens this April with the third season of “Kampala Cr
Netizens have questioned the artistic impression of the proposed Mbarara airport after noticing it closely resembles China’s Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, while government officials say the project will be privately financed as part of Uganda’s wider plan to expand its airport network
Ono Bwino can exclusively report that pop star turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) and his family will be allowed to access their multibillion Magere home after President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in as the newly elected president.Ono Bwino can exclusively report th
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has pushed back against critics within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) who have questioned his loyalty to the party.He says his 15 years of service and repeated election victories for the NRM demonstrate his lo
The aircraft, scheduled to arrive this Thursday under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement, will be operated by a 43-member Ethiopian Airlines crew, expected to arrive in Uganda today. Uganda Airlines has arranged a short-term solution to resume its suspended long
KAMPALA, Uganda — Heavy rains that pounded Kampala early Thursday morning flooded several roads and disrupted the morning commute, leaving motorists stranded and traffic moving slowly in different parts of the city.Some of the worst flooding was reported along Port Bell Road in Nakawa, w
