Health Minister, Dr. Ruth Acen at the launch of the State of Uganda Population ReportThe Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that Uganda’s population is projected to reach 48.2 million in 2026 and called for the urgency of addressing the country’s growing dependency bu
The Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, has advised Ugandans to drop cultures and norms that do not add much value to children.In a brief encounter with the media, Hon. Mutuuzo is heard pointing out how traditional cultures like visiting the bush and pulling do no
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
For many residents, the killings are not being viewed as isolated tragedies. They have instead sharpened an anxiety that has been quietly building across the Kampala Metropolitan Area, a sense that violence is creeping closer to spaces once considered safe.In the last two weeks, Greater Ka
MuseveniPresident Yoweri Museveni has said that leaders must never impose themselves on the people, arguing that former dictator Idi Amin ruled Uganda without the consent of citizens.Museveni made the remarks on Monday while addressing mourners at the commemoration of former Archbis
Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire says he does not support Muhoozi Kainerugaba for president, sparking backlash from MK loyalists amid Uganda succession debate.A Photo Collage of First Son and CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba (L) and Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire Maj Gen K
President Museveni has strongly defended the use of Biometric Voter Verification (BVV) machines in the recently concluded elections, arguing that the technology curtailed electoral fraud and strengthened transparency, while framing the broader vote within the National Resistance Movement's histor
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Arusha, Tanzania, Lubega John Nsamba represented her ailing father, John Mary Nsamba, whose land along the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) had been acquired without what the family considered fair compensation.Over a month after his burial nea
The long‑debated Nakivubo drainage channel in Kampala is now emerging as a striking symbol of urban renewal and modern design, earning praise from city dwellers and traders alike as redevelopment works continue to reshape the once‑troubled artery of the capital. The long‑debated Naki
Last week, the minister for Kampala affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, issued an ultimatum to city vendors to vacate the streets and relocate to the 2000 free workspaces across the KCCA markets around the city.This was received with considerable interest. mixed reactions among people: one grou
