Airtel and Buganda Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of the 13th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run.Held at Bulange, Mengo under the theme “Men Against HIV/AIDS to Save the Girl Child”, the event underscored a renewed collect
After ten years, millions in financing and bold promises to transform Uganda’s business and tourism competitiveness, the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP) is now under an unforgiving spotlight.The December 2025 Value for Money audit on CEDP has laid bare a troubli
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi WineGENEVA — Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, called on the international community Wednesday to impose targeted sanctions on President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, citing systemi
This morning, I was driving from Mbale enroute Kampala. On reaching Jinja, a group of young boys at a public transport stage flagged me down. Curious, I stopped to establish why they had stopped me and after exchanging pleasantries, I allowed them in for a free ride so as to save their money for
Rome, Italy — Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, has met the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Mr Alvaro Lario, in Rome, Italy, to discuss continued cooperation aimed at improving rural livelihoods and strengt
Lawyer Jet Tumwebaze has announced plans to challenge the election of Sodo Aine Kaguta, the Member of Parliament-elect for Mawogola North, citing alleged lack of academic qualifications and election irregularities.Tumwebaze, who lost the parliamentary race to Kaguta—President Yoweri Muse
Insider sources allege a quiet legal consultations aimed at challenging Joan Namutaawe’s Masaka District Woman MP election victory, though no petition has yet been filed.A photo collage of Masaka District Woman MP-elect Joan Namutaawe (NUP) and NRM candidate Joanita Nalule, whose closely
Security operatives on Friday night raided the home of Patrick Nsanja in Kirindi Village, Nazigo Sub-county, Kayunga District, in a search for National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, whose whereabouts remain unknown.The operation, which residents said occurred a
Manchester United will hope kickstart a new winning run when they face Everton after an extended break.Man United have reacted positively to the managerial change, with Michael Carrick overseeing four straight wins prior to the 1-1 draw against West Ham last time out.Benjamin Sesko
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Municipal Council has agreed to cover open drainage channels along sections of the Nasuti–Nakabago–Ntawo and Bajo–Seeta roads, following sustained safety concerns from residents, traders, and road users.Town Clerk Francis Byabagambi said the
