In the latest episode of the very popular Bad Natives Podcast, comprising of Andrew Mwenda, Robert Kabushenga and Onyango-Obbo, the Independent Magazine CEO asserted that it was too early for anyone to write off DP President Norbert Mao in the Speakership race.He went as far as claiming th
Safeboda for instance, questioned how riders from areas such as Najjera or Kira would complete trips to destinations within the central business district if bodabodas are prohibited from accessing key areas.Stakeholders in Kampala’s transport sector have raised questions about the implem
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has pushed back against critics within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) who have questioned his loyalty to the party.He says his 15 years of service and repeated election victories for the NRM demonstrate his lo
Norbert MaoGULU, UGANDA – In a surprising political development, veteran politician and Minister of Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, is emerging as the front-runner in the race for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, with analysts citing his unique blend of grassroots mobili
A fresh dispute has emerged within Uganda’s music industry after Eddy Kenzo accused fellow artist Bebe Cool of misrepresenting information to President Yoweri Museveni regarding funds reportedly allocated for studio equipment.Speaking during an interview at the Uganda National Museum, Ke
Museveni hosting social media influencers on SundayPresident Yoweri Museveni has pushed back against long-standing claims by opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, that he represents Uganda’s young generation challenging an ageing political establishm
MufumbiroThe opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has been charged with murder, adding to the list of offences he faces before the Kanyanya Magistrates Court.Mufumbiro, who is among dozens of NUP members and supporters currently on rem
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to unveil a sweeping new transport plan that will ban all taxis from picking up and dropping off passengers outside designated gazetted stops.The move is expected to significantly change how Kampala’s popular 14-seater omnibuses operate. C
Uganda’s political climate has become even more heated after a senior army officer made very strong comments about opposition leader Bobi Wine. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni and a powerful figure in the country, spoke sharply about Bobi Wine’s appear
TikToker Nansubuga Aisha, popularly known as Luwilight, has been released after spending several weeks on remand at Luzira Prison.Luwilight had been appearing in court over charges related to misinformation and hate speech, a case that had attracted public attention, especially after singe
