Rising mobile money transaction and withdrawal charges are increasingly eating into the profits of small businesses in Uganda, with traders and MSMEs warning that the high cost of digital transactions could slow the country’s push toward a digital economy.Mobile money has revolutionized
Thomas Tayebwa (C) in AruaThe deputy speaker of parliament Thomas Tayebwa spent the weekend in West Nile in what insiders describe as a calculated move to consolidate support as the race for the next deputy speaker intensifies.Publicly, Tayebwa travelled to Arua City to celebrate th
Arsenal and Manchester City meet at Wembley Stadium with both silverware and momentum at stakeArsenal arrive in strong form and chasing multiple trophies, while City head into the final after a run of inconsistent resultsThe outcome could have a major impact on the title race, with
Museveni explained that Uganda’s roads currently carry passengers, light cargo, heavy goods and petroleum products at the same time, creating congestion and inefficiency.President Yoweri Museveni has said Uganda is moving toward a shift in its transport system, where heavy cargo and fuel
Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth on Friday night but the Red Devils were left furious after seeing a penalty turned down by referee Stuart AttwellAndoni Iraola Andoni Iraola has responded to Man United's penalty appeals(Image: Getty Images)Bournemouth
A disgruntled mobiliser for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Northern Uganda has come out with a detailed account of frustration and financial strain, accusing senior officials in Kyadondo of blocking his efforts to meet party chairman Yoweri Museveni after he convinced a group of opposi
A fresh debate has emerged around Uganda’s newly approved Copyright Amendment Bill, with Mawokoto North MP Hillary Kiyaga, popularly known as Dr. Hilderman, clarifying key details that could disappoint some veteran musicians.Speaking on NTV Uganda after Parliament passed the Copyright an
Marshall Alenyo is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched members of the 12th parliament.An eloquent lawyer by trade, he was recently elected as the MP for Jonam County in Pakwach district. For many, the real question isn’t how he got there, but how far he can go. In Kampala’
The long awaited LC1 and LC2 national elections have been put on hold by government citing financial constraints.Government had initially assured the nation that these often postponed elections would finally be held before swearing in of President Museveni in May, 2026.However, a br
Christians Paying Last Respect to Late Fr. Angelo Matua on Tuesday.Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The death of Rev. Fr. Angelo Matua of Arua Catholic Diocese has stirred emotional reactions among Christian faithful and raised questions about the circumstances leading to his illness.
