Eleven years at the helm. Billions borrowed. Mega dams commissioned with pomp and glory. Yet today, hard questions are exploding over the management of Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited as the December 2025 Auditor General’s report exposes troubling cracks in Uganda’s power genera
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uganda has confirmed the death of a senior envoy Ambassador Mary Laker Kinyera who died on Tuesday night while receiving treatment at Mulago Hospital.In a statement confirming her death, the Minister of Foreign Affairs did not reveal the illness but expre
James Lokwang, one of the victims nursing injuries at the Health centre after an attack from his garden by the stray buffaloAbim, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Abim District are living in constant fear as stray wild animals continue to attack people and destroy property, leaving
Uganda's Ministry of Health announced a corporate social responsibility partnership with Softcare Uganda on March 2, 2026, involving donations of diapers, wipes, and sanitary pads to support maternal and newborn care in health facilities and menstrual hygiene for schoolgirls.KAMPALA — In
Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the ministry of finance and secretary to the treasury -PSSTRamathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the ministry of finance and secretary to the treasury (PHOTO /Courtesy)The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has re
Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the ministry of finance and secretary to the treasury -PSSTRamathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary to the ministry of finance and secretary to the treasury (PHOTO /Courtesy)The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has re
“Obote had his flaws, but he never stole our land.” NUP’s Paulson Luttamaguzi, the outgoing Nakaseke South MP has said former President Milton Obote was not a worse leader than President Yoweri Museveni, and that the people of Nakaseke and greater Luwero owe him an apology.Speaking d
Minister Oryem said the government of Uganda was appealing to Syria to forgive Ajok "for whatever crimes they allege against her, because we are very sure, based on what she has told us that she is innocent and did not murder her employer"The Government of Uganda has condemned reports of a
In Uganda, things aren’t good at all following leaked information showing that several directors and Authority members of Uganda national drug authority (NDA) are on the verge of being arrested over willful refusal to obey lawful orders and directives issued by the country’s inspector general
LUWERO – Former Vice President H.E. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has commended parents who raise disciplined, patriotic children who contribute meaningfully to their communities and nation. He made the remarks during the 40-day Dua (prayer session) for the late Isaac Kigozi, son of Ambassador Abbey
