KAMPALA – As every second, minute, hour, day, and month winds down, Uganda edges closer to its promise—the dawn of oil production.From drilling and completing wells to laying thousands of kilometres of pipeline, Uganda’s progress is unmistakable. Supporting infrastructure, central pr
Following his confirmation as President in the gazette and the impending swearing‑in ceremony at Kololo, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni now turns to the delicate, almost ritualistic task of assembling the cabinet that will carry him through the next five years. In a series of projection repor
Mukiibi, a journalist-turned politician who recently unseated Kivumbi after more than 15 years as Butambala Member of Parliament, has been responding to public criticism following a deadly security raid at the opposition politician’s home on election night.Butambala MP-elect Eriasa Mukii
Masaka Regional Referral HospitalKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka Regional Referral Hospital is facing challenges in its ambulance services following cuts in funding.Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, the hos
The Ministry of Works and Transport has officially launched the General Specifications for Road and Bridge Works 2026, a landmark framework aimed at guiding the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public roads and bridges across Uganda.The new specifications serve as both te
Here is the uncomfortable truth about Uganda’s best-ever UACE results: the better everyone performed, the harder it is going to be for you to get into the university course you want.That is the quiet warning university officials are sending to the 133,291 candidates who scored the minimu
A shocking Auditor General’s report has blown the lid off years of chronic mismanagement, weak oversight, and questionable financial handling at Uganda Livestock Industries Limited (ULI), painting a grim picture of a once-strategic national asset now plagued by inefficiency, neglect, and system
The Inspectorate of Government has released a full list of 202 civil servants who are yet to refund over Shs2Billion they misappropriated.The IGG warns in the list last updated today, Monday, March 16, 2026 that the affected civil servants risk prosecution for Abuse of Office and disobedie
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among congratulated Bukedea Comprehensive School for its strong performance in the 2025 UACE examinations, where 65 students scored the maximum 20 points, but the celebration also sparked mixed reactions and criticism from some social media users.Speaker o
KAMPALA: A storm is brewing inside the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) after a controversial proposal to overhaul licensing requirements for clearing and forwarding agents sparked fears of a massive industry shake-up that could push smaller players out of business.According to an internal c
