Tragedy struck the Mabira highway last night when a Toyota Harrier was hit from behind, overturned into water, and left two women dead while three others, including the driver, sustained serious injuries.According to Sp Butoto Hellen, spokesperson for Ssezibwa Region, the accident occurred
Mabira Traffic Police have registered a fatal road crash that occurred at around 7:40 AM on April 9, 2026, at Kinoni in Mabira Forest along the Jinja–Kampala Highway in Buikwe District.The crash involved three motor vehicles:UA 050BZ – Isuzu Elf (white), driven by Mpandi Paul, a
Gracious Kadondi Celebrating her victory on Thursday at Makerere UniversityKAMPALA — National Unity Platform (NUP)-leaning candidate Gracious Kadondi has defeated former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema in a closely watched Makerere University guild election, cementing the influence of party-ba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s fuel prices have edged up by around 5% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but strong reserves and reforms in the country’s procurement system have limited the impact on consumers.Petrol and diesel remain below previous highs recorded b
Kyankwanzi — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reignited uncertainty in the race for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, signalling that the ruling National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) earlier Central Executive Committee (CEC) endorsement of Anita Annet Among and Thom
Kampala, Uganda: Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare centre, was mentally sound and allegedly carried out the attack in pursuit of wealth through human sacrifice, according to evidence presented by prosecutors.According to the Dire
Several Ugandan nationals are facing travel disruption after a consular officer at the South African High Commission in Kampala reportedly locked their passports in her office and became unreachable.The officer, identified as Modjadji Mahlangu, is said to have been handling the passports a
Plans to establish an industrial park in Greater Masaka have suffered a major setback after it emerged that the proposed site is prone to frequent flooding, raising concerns over its viability.The project site, located in Mazzigo in Bukakata Sub-county, Masaka District, spans approximately
KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, improving safety standards, and curbing illegal building practices.In a public notice, Eng. Flavia G
The government has released an updated list of over 120 licensed labour export companies while warning young people about increasing cases of fraud, human trafficking, and exploitation linked to unregulated recruitment schemes.The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barug
