The Japanese government through its Ambassador to Uganda Sasayama Takuya has committed to fund both the second phase of the Kampala Fly Over project and the construction of a new state-of-the-art bridge at Karuma Waterfalls.Sasayama made these remarks dur
The Baganda people, one of Uganda's largest ethnic groups, have a rich and vibrant culture. Among the most celebrated aspects of this culture are the traits and characteristics of Baganda women. Renowned for their elegance, hospitality, and strong cultural ident
Currently, freight transit from the Port of Mombasa through Uganda to Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo is about 650,000 metric tonnes per year. This volume is expected to increase significantly with the new railway, potentially growing by ov
The Miss Uganda pageant isn’t just about beauty—it’s a powerful platform for ambitious young women to showcase their leadership skills, intelligence, and passion. Through rigorous training and mentorship, contestants transform into brand ambassadors for Ug
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially commenced the demarcation of electoral areas for the 2025-2026 Local Governments Councils elections, a critical process that aims to clearly define areas of representation for directly elected councillors, women counc
Bags of Ugandan coffee stored at a bulking centre as they await shipping to overseas markets. Over 60% of the country’s coffee ends up in the EU market signifying its importance to Uganda. COURTESY150 days left to comply with new to
Champion Ogudo, a rising young star, and his elder brother, Swaba Champ, have confirmed their exit from Fangone Forest.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans seeking employment in the oil refinery in the Albertine Graben need to be patient as the negotiations go on.State Minister for Energy, Okasaai Opolot says Ugandans will get jobs during and
Malaysia has crowned its new billionaire King in a traditional ceremony marked with pomp and cannon fire. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 65, has pledged to govern fairly during the five-year t
Dr Sudhir will share his business success at the UK-Africa investment summit in LondonThe UK-Africa Investment Summit, set to take place this month, will see the presence of one of East Africa’s most influential business figures, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, f
