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PHILIP KARUGABA: Why The Sovereignty Bill Must Be Withdrawn

PHILIP KARUGABA: Why The Sovereignty Bill Must Be Withdrawn

There is an unwritten rule, supported by parliamentary precedent, that where substantial amendments are made to a Bill, that Bill must be withdrawn, redrafted, re-gazetted and reintroduced to Parliament at first reading.The rationale for this rule is that the Bill is no longer that which w

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Devon Petroleum enter Uganda’s competitive fuel market with expansion plans and retail push

Devon Petroleum enter Uganda’s competitive fuel market with expansion plans and retail push

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Devon Petroleum SMC LTD has officially entered Uganda’s downstream petroleum sector with the launch of six fuel stations, positioning itself to compete in an increasingly crowded market where oil marketers are racing to expand retail networks, strengthen cust

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NDA Orders Enforcement Against Illegal Drug Vending in Passenger Buses

NDA Orders Enforcement Against Illegal Drug Vending in Passenger Buses

The National Drug Authority, a body that regulates the manufacturing and management of drugs in the country has directed its department of compliance to end the vending of drugs in buses plying long routes within the country.This follows concerns from travelers in public means of transport

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Uganda to restrict car spareparts imports as Kiira Motors steps up local production

Uganda to restrict car spareparts imports as Kiira Motors steps up local production

Uganda’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has announced plans to seek restriction of spare parts importation to allow the country's indigenous car making company, Kiira Motors expand its local market share.The ministry says it is set to seek Cabinet approval to restrict the

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Court grants Turkish man divorce after Ugandan wife deceived him over pregnancy

Court grants Turkish man divorce after Ugandan wife deceived him over pregnancy

The High Court has granted a divorce to a Turkish national, Safak Davut, after finding that his Ugandan wife, Violet Ddembe, subjected him to mental cruelty during their troubled marriage.Justice Celia Nagawa of the Family Division ruled that the marriage had “irretrievably broken down

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Gulu, Lira Training Grounds Handed Over to UPDF Engineering Brigade for Upgrade Ahead of AFCON 2027

Gulu, Lira Training Grounds Handed Over to UPDF Engineering Brigade for Upgrade Ahead of AFCON 2027

Lira, Uganda | The government has stepped up preparations for the AFCON 2027 with the official handover of key sports training facilities in Northern Uganda to the UPDF Engineering Brigade for redevelopment into international-standard training grounds.The Pece War Memorial Stadium, togethe

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Flavia Tumusiime Says Playing The Long Game Is Key To Staying Relevant Beyond The Noise

Flavia Tumusiime Says Playing The Long Game Is Key To Staying Relevant Beyond The Noise

Flavia Tumusiime opened up about her journey in mainstream media, revealing that she started as early as 14 years old and, now at 38, still finds herself in demand as a speaker and voice of influence.She emphasized that her longevity comes from playing the “long game,” choosing consist

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Judiciary Unveils New Digital Monitoring System to Boost Transparency and Performance

Judiciary Unveils New Digital Monitoring System to Boost Transparency and Performance

The Judiciary has taken a significant step toward modernizing its operations with the advancement of a new Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System designed to enhance transparency, performance tracking, and evidence-based decision-making across the institution.In a high-level preparator

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EMBASSY IN CHAOS! Missing Assets, Huge Debts, Zero Performance Score & Idle Diplomacy Rock Uganda’s Brussels Mission

EMBASSY IN CHAOS! Missing Assets, Huge Debts, Zero Performance Score & Idle Diplomacy Rock Uganda’s Brussels Mission

Uganda’s Embassy in Brussels, the very face of the country in Europe’s diplomatic heartland, is now at the center of a storm after explosive findings exposed a trail of mismanagement, poor planning, and operational paralysis that has left critical functions crippled under the watch of Mirjam

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Iran announces ‘new rules’ for Strait of Hormuz as US refuses to lift naval blockade

Iran announces ‘new rules’ for Strait of Hormuz as US refuses to lift naval blockade

Iran released a statement on Saturday, saying it will enforce “new rules” over waters along its coastline in the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, making the waters “a source of security and prosperity for the region”.The announcement came as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant

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