Moyo, Uganda: Police in Moyo District have arrested a woman for attempted murder after she allegedly threw her newborn baby boy into a pit latrine at Moyo General Hospital in a shocking incident that has left health workers and residents stunned.The suspect, identified as Christine, was ar
The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi.The Government has released Shs17.444 trillion for the fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing the total cumulative release to Shs77.001 trillion, according to the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s fuel prices have edged up by around 5% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but strong reserves and reforms in the country’s procurement system have limited the impact on consumers.Petrol and diesel remain below previous highs recorded b
Reports from Kenya say Nairobi had asked to tap Uganda’s petrol stocks as a temporary measure and promised to replace the fuel once delayed shipments arrived.Uganda rejected a request by Kenya to access fuel reserves held in the Kenya Pipeline Company network.The move is reported
The Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, Dr.Tanga Odoi has said Uganda is currently in its strongest position historically, citing political stability, expanded democratic processes, and socio-economic progress under the National Resistance Movement .Speaking to NRM Members of Parl
Transport operators in Rukungiri District have raised concerns over the rising fuel prices, saying the situation is increasingly affecting their daily operations and livelihoods.The concern follows recent global tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which have contributed
KPA Managing Director, William Ruto speaking to the Media on 18th March, 2026WORLDKenya Ports Authority Managing Director William Ruto has been hospitalised after he and his family were involved in an accident around Taita Taveta on Friday, April 3.The accident, confirmed by
There is a silent pattern that plays out every single day, especially in our part of the world. The moment someone is perceived to have money—whether they are actually rich or just slightly better off—their phone changes purpose. It stops being a communication tool and becomes a request cente
On Good Friday, a day that holds deep meaning for Christians around the world, Dennis Zziwa, a second-year law student from Kampala International University, took part in a moving reenactment of the “Way of the Cross” at Our Lady of Africa Church. In this powerful tradition, participants act
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Kampala Capital City Authority is beginning recovery and stabilization efforts at the Kiteezi landfill following a garbage slide that devastated surrounding communities.The disaster highlighted persistent issues regarding waste management and landfill safety in the
