Uganda’s CAA collects an aviation security fee of about $65 (roughly Shs240,000–Shs245,000) from the cost of each departing international passenger’s ticketEntebbe International Airport runwayUgandan aviation police are investigating how an unidentified man ended up dead on th
Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya (right) handing over the contract to a team from UB Consulting at the Ministry of Local Government Headquarters in Kampala on Wednesday 30 April 2025.KAMPALA – The Ministry of Local Government has unveiled a new five-year str
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has once again sparked national debate with a bold statement about the future of infrastructure development in Kampala. He revealed that in the next High Command meeting, he plans to push for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to take over all major infrastructure
While digital tax collections from giants like Apple and Meta have hit 29.5 billion shillings, the Auditor General warns that a lack of independent verification is causing significant revenue leakage.Uganda has successfully collected 29.5 billion shillings from global tech firms, but the c
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Mortuary witnessed a disturbing trend in 2025, receiving hundreds of unclaimed bodies, according to the Directorate of Police Health Services’ annual report.Out of 723 unknown bodies admitted to the mortuary over the year, only 214 were claimed b
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has called on banks in Uganda to embrace modern technology to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery to customers.Dr Baryomunsi made the remarks while speaking at the National Lead
Mr Richster Amarh Amarfio, Vice President of the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG), has underscored the role wetlands play in Ghana’s ecological balance and fisheries sustainability, warning that continued encroachment threatens livelihoods and food security.Mr Amarfio, who
A fresh undercurrent of defiance is beginning to ripple through the 12th Parliament as Hon. Marshall Alenyo, a seasoned city lawyer and newly elected legislator, throws his hat into the ring for the position of Deputy Speaker—despite reports that the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) had al
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda’s 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government.He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations
Health experts caution, however, that these figures may only reflect a fraction of the true burden. Many abortions are illegally procured in unregulated settings where deaths and complications go undocumented.A pregnant lady (courtesy photo)Unsafe abortion is no longer predominantly
