Motorists warned of diversions as works begin on Namugongo–Misindye–Seeta road
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that maintenance works on the 6km Namugongo–Misindye–Seeta road in Mukono district will start on March 12...
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JUST IN! State Minister for Transport Orders Eviction of Car Dealers in Kampala City Road Reserves
The State Minister for Transport, Musa Ecweru has directed for the immediate eviction of car dealers operating in road reserves and pedestrian walkways in Kampala City.Th...
Night Raid Ends Motorcycle Crime Spree in Wakiso
Police in Wakiso have scored a major win against motorcycle crime after arresting three suspects linked to a series of violent robberies. The operation, carried out by th...
DAYBREAK HORROR: Six Killed in Fiery Bus–Truck Collision on Kiboga–Hoima Highway
Six people have died in a devastating road crash that occurred at daybreak in Kyakabuga Village, Kyankwanzi District, after a passenger bus and a cargo truck collided hea...
Insurance players tipped to leverage booming Ugandan economy
With oil production expected to start soon, Dr Julius Kipng’etich projected even stronger growth over the next two to three decades, potentially transforming Ugand...
Emitu bounces back as KMP Commander amidst surging crime
EmituKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ezekiel Emitu has returned as Kampala Metropolitan (KMP) Police Commander, replacing Richard Ecega, who has faced criticism for f...
Digital pioneer Julius Kitone leaves legacy of AI-driven climate advocacy
Julius Kitone, Innovator and Developer of JuliKitAi/ECOEYE AI Climate Intelligence Platform died in car crashKAMPALA — The Ugandan media fraternity is in mourning...
Eight Killed in Fatal Crash Along Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway
KIRUHURA, Uganda — Eight people have died in a tragic road crash along the Mbarara–Lyantonde Highway in Kiruhura District, police have confirmed.According t...
Police Vehicle Overturns in Murchison Park, Recruits Injured
Police in Nwoya District are investigating a single serious road accident that occurred on 10th February 2026 at around 10:40 a.m. The accident happened inside Murchison...
Six killed as speeding taxi Rams into bus on Mityana–Mubende highway
Six people, including two children returning to school, were killed in a fatal evening crash in Kassanda District after a commuter taxi rammed into a parked bus on the Mi...