Members of Parliament have sharply questioned officials from Ministry of Works and Transport over long-delayed road projects and expensive framework contracts, some of which have remained incomplete for more than a decade despite billions of shillings spent.The officials appeared before th
When one first hears the word Masaka, the first things that pops into their mind is the hostile politics that has rarely allowed the ruling National Resistance Movement and President Museveni to breath. Equally so, the person deployed to rein as the President’s representative must ideally be ve
President Museveni accompanied by VP Alupo, Ministers Katumba Oboth and Byabakama walk through a demonstration after laying the foundation for the construction of Malaba Kampala SGR line by Yapi MerkeziKAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government is moving to secure €405 million through an
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is hurtling toward a systemic social and economic crisis as a rapidly aging population outpaces a retirement savings framework that currently excludes 16 million workers.While the national pension sector appears robust on paper—with assets surging 21 percent to
Vivo Energy Uganda is inviting sealed bids for the purchase of the Shell Clock Tower and Shell South Street service stations. This rare sale offers prime commercial real estate and redevelopment potential in the heart of the Kampala central business district.KAMPALA, Uganda — Vivo Energy
Medical Interns addressing the press in Kampala in the pastThe Federation of Uganda Medical Students’ Associations (FUMSA) has firmly rejected a new government policy that requires medical students to complete a one-year internship before graduating, effectively extending the Bachelor of
Dr Okwera at Kitgum Central Police Station after arrest, URA PhotoPeter Luzinda | KITGUM, Uganda — Police in Kitgum District are investigating a medical practitioner accused of conducting surgical operations in an unlicensed facility at his residence.The doctor, identified as Paul
Public Service Minister, Hon. Muruli MukasaKAMPALA, Uganda — The government has overhauled the public service pension system, introducing a minimum monthly payment and a contributory model designed to ensure retirees can afford basic necessities.The reforms, part of the Public Ser
Both the Qatari and Iranian regimes have long been major state sponsors of terrorism, and up until very recently, they were on good terms and even strengthening their ties. But the Qataris are so enraged at the Iranian regime firing on them that Qatar has officially joined the war against Iran on
Energy and Mineral Development Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa sign deal with Kenya to participate in the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New details have emerged about Uganda’s participation in the Kenya Pipeline Co
