Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has stirred debate after declaring strong support for Israel amid ongoing tensions involving Iran, warning that Uganda could be drawn into the conflict if it does not end soon.In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Muhoozi sai
The initiatives include the construction of Kagumba Sub-county Headquarters valued at Shs150 million, a three-classroom block at Edhirumamwino Primary School—pledged by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni—and the upgrade of the Balawoli–Kyamatende landing site road.RDC Rose Birungi leads the grou
Busega-Mpigi Expressway projectKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament is concerned about the escalating cost of the Busega–Mpigi Expressway with lawmakers questioning how the project’s contract price doubled from the initial Shs547.5 billion to over Shs1.2 trillion.The C
Government has halted new road construction projects for the 2026/27 financial year and will instead prioritise completing ongoing works and clearing nearly Shs948 billion in outstanding arrears amid severe budget constraints.The government has announced a halt on all new road construction
Economists and tax experts warn that government’s plan to raise Shs4.8 trillion through new taxes, including a fuel levy, could increase inflation, slow construction activity, and undermine economic recovery if the tax base is not widened.A growing chorus of economists and tax experts is
Busitema University has been quietly expanding its reach across eastern Uganda, establishing campuses in Namasagali, Pallisa, Mbale, and Arapai, and steadily increasing student enrolment year after year. On paper, the growth story looks impressive.But behind the numbers, a more uncomfortab
Kyambogo University has officially opened online applications for the 2026/2027 Academic Year under the A-Level and Direct Entry Scheme for private sponsorship. If you are a recent A-Level leaver, diploma holder, or degree graduate looking to join one of Uganda’s largest public universities, he
The latest works are taking place along the Namungoona–Bwaise stretch, where traffic disruptions have intensified, especially during peak hours.The Ministry of Works and Transport has defended ongoing repair works on the Kampala Northern Bypass, saying that the exercise is part of a long
KAMPALA – As every second, minute, hour, day, and month winds down, Uganda edges closer to its promise—the dawn of oil production.From drilling and completing wells to laying thousands of kilometres of pipeline, Uganda’s progress is unmistakable. Supporting infrastructure, central pr
Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital wants UGX1.3Bn is to replace the leaking roof, just eight years after its construction and commissioning.The hospital was constructed at a cost of US$34.14Million (UGX129.027Bn) including US$33Million loan from the Islamic Development Bank and
