Global health is evolving rapidly, with breakthroughs turning into medicine.The latest advancement in viral research is Lenacapavir, an FDA-approved HIV injectable drug manufactured by American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences.Renowned as a convenient, long-acting alternati
The government of Uganda has earmarked $60 million (approximately UGX 225 billion) for the second phase of renovations at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, as part of efforts to meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.State Minister
Muhoozi, a known admirer of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, says he supports a degree in Theology as a primary requirement for anyone starting a churchGeneral Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Wednesday night made remarks that revived questions about the future of religious freedom in Uganda. T
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda National Oil Company held a workshop Thursday to urge suppliers to adopt stricter safety and environmental standards as the country transitions toward oil production.The event, held at Kabira Country Club, focused on quality, health, safety, security and envi
S.4 REPEATERS CIRCULARThe Uganda National Examinations Board, (UNEB) has permitted schools to admit learners who studied under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), for UCE in 2024 and 2025, and wish to repeat.In a press statement issued on 17th March, 2026 UNEB gives guidelines to
Kyambogo University has officially opened online applications for the 2026/2027 Academic Year under the A-Level and Direct Entry Scheme for private sponsorship. If you are a recent A-Level leaver, diploma holder, or degree graduate looking to join one of Uganda’s largest public universities, he
The National Oil Palm Project (NOPP), once hailed as a transformative agro-industrial lifeline for Uganda’s rural farmers, is now sinking under the weight of delays, underperformance and questionable management, after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report exposed deep cracks in one of go
Eng. Ronald Balimwezo, Nakawa East MP, and Kampala City Lord Mayor-electKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s oversight committee has sharply criticised the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for what lawmakers call discriminatory enforcement of the law, after a prominent b
The Principal Judge Flavian Zeija lecturing on the topic of the operations of the Judiciary as one of the arms of Government the Resident District Commissioners, Resident City Commissioners, Deputy Resident Commissioners and Deputy City Commissioners during the induction retreat at the National L
A quiet but significant ripple from the global oil industry is now being felt in Uganda after Vivo Energy Uganda announced plans to sell two of the most strategically located Shell-branded petrol stations in the heart of Kampala.The move comes as the multinational energy giant Shell plc co
