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
Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda U-17 national team, the Cubs, have been drawn into a challenging Group B at the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026, where they will face Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and DR Congo.The tournament, set to run from May 13 to June 2, 2026, i
Kyankwanzi — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reignited uncertainty in the race for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, signalling that the ruling National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) earlier Central Executive Committee (CEC) endorsement of Anita Annet Among and Thom
Kampala, Uganda: Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare centre, was mentally sound and allegedly carried out the attack in pursuit of wealth through human sacrifice, according to evidence presented by prosecutors.According to the Dire
Kyankwanzi — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has thrown the race for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament of Uganda back into uncertainty, signalling that the ruling National Resistance Movement’s earlier Central Executive Committee (CEC) position backing Anita Annet Among and T
The video, which drew concern online, shows the man lying calmly on the roof of the taxi, apparently unsecured, with his head resting on passengers’ luggage tied down with ropes. Police have arrested a commuter taxi driver after a video circulated on social media showing a man riding on
Plans to establish an industrial park in Greater Masaka have suffered a major setback after it emerged that the proposed site is prone to frequent flooding, raising concerns over its viability.The project site, located in Mazzigo in Bukakata Sub-county, Masaka District, spans approximately
KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, improving safety standards, and curbing illegal building practices.In a public notice, Eng. Flavia G
Officials say once the satellite is in operation, it will complement data already being collected from ground weather sensors and machine-learning early warning tools in use across the region.Uganda has moved ahead with its second space mission, with a new climate-monitoring payload known
The government has released an updated list of over 120 licensed labour export companies while warning young people about increasing cases of fraud, human trafficking, and exploitation linked to unregulated recruitment schemes.The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barug
