It was sold as a shining solution to Uganda’s water crisis — 687 solar-powered irrigation and water supply systems meant to transform farming, boost incomes and bring clean water closer to communities. The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is the lead government agency, overseeing the p
The 78-year-old Eng Hillary Obaloker Onek, who is also the Minister for Disaster Preparedness, has been MP for Lamwo County in Greater Kitgum since the year 2001. And for a long time, he was the strongest and the only surviving Musevenist in the whole of Acholi, which the opposition comfortably d
Fresh details have emerged regarding the brutal murder of Pamela Tumwebaze, the Director of Students Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), shedding more light on the chilling circumstances surrounding her death.Preliminary reports indicate that the unknown assailant is believed to
Uganda’s just-concluded 2026 general elections, many prominent politicians, including long-serving lawmakers and key cabinet members, were voted out nationwide as voters chose new representatives over established figures.This event signalled a major upheaval in Parliament since the intro
Sseggona warned that going underground could expose the opposition leader to greater danger.Former National Unity Platform (NUP) stalwart Medard Lubega Sseggona has urged Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) , to stop hiding and instead report to the police.Speaking in an intervie
Air fryers are now a common appliance in kitchens up and down the country, but they can't cook everything.Don't make the mistake of using your air fryer to cook these items Air fryers have become a staple in kitchens up and down the country, with them being praised for their fast an
Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya (right) handing over the contract to a team from UB Consulting at the Ministry of Local Government Headquarters in Kampala on Wednesday 30 April 2025.KAMPALA – The Ministry of Local Government has unveiled a new five-year str
Business tycoon Emmanuel Lwasa has once again set social media on fire after making shocking claims about his ex-lover Nash Glo, describing their past relationship as a total mistake.Following their messy breakup, Lwasa has now decided to spill what he calls the “dark side” of their ro
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda’s 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government.He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations
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
