President Museveni has signed into law three key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight in Uganda's construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors.The reforms are expected to enhance safety standards, expand mortgage financing, and boost investor confidence
President Museveni is set to commission Shs42bn Lake Kyoga ferries at Bukungu Landing Site in Buyende, boosting water transport, trade and connectivity between Busoga and Teso.The newly constructed Lake Kyoga ferries docked at Bukungu Landing Site in Buyende ahead of commissioning.B
Aviation and Outer Space expert Dr. Arnold Agaba has welcomed recent leadership changes at Uganda Airlines, calling them necessary to stabilize the national carrier and position it for long-term sustainability.Speaking to Canary Mugume on Next Big Talk hosted by Next Radio on Tuesday, Dr A
EmituKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ezekiel Emitu has returned as Kampala Metropolitan (KMP) Police Commander, replacing Richard Ecega, who has faced criticism for failing to effectively manage crime in the city and its outskirts. Sources at Naguru Police Headquarters confirmed that t
After Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip against Wolverhampton Wanderers, both teams came together in the middle of the pitch in dramatic scenes at MolineuxGabriel Jesus having a physical altercation with Wolves playersGabriel Jesus was involved in an altercation with Wolves players
President Yoweri K. Museveni has directed the government to support Base Seven Company in developing a major international airport at Nyakyisharara, near Mbarara, transforming the existing aerodrome into a “mega” transport hub.In a Feb 11, 2026, letter to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanj
Oyam, Uganda – Bosco Onyik, the Oyam District National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson, has called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to appoint more ministers and public officials from the Lango sub-region in his next round of government appointments.Speaking to journalists in Li
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
Popular TikToker Ibrahim Musana, commonly known as Pressure 24 Seven, is reportedly in trouble again following controversial political remarks made on TikTok.For the past few days, Pressure has been trending after posting videos in which he allegedly called for the impeachment of President
KAMPALA — Police in Nateete have arrested a suspect linked to a string of motor vehicle number plate thefts, recovering several stolen plates during an intelligence-led operation.According to the Uganda Police Force spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, Reachel Kawala, the suspect, iden
