PHILIP KARUGABA: Why The Sovereignty Bill Must Be Withdrawn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rule, supported by parliamentary precedent, that where substantial amendments are made to a Bill, that Bill must be withdrawn, redrafted, re-gazette...
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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, positionin...
Asiimwe accuses fellow Bunyoro MPs of compromise in Speakership race
The Masindi District Woman Member of Parliament, Dr Florence Asiimwe Akiiki, has accused legislators from the Bunyoro sub-region of being compromised as the race for the...
Alebtong WMP-elect Dr Lakisa Mercy: Speaker Among is the right one for the 12th Parliament
Among them, the 11th Parliament’s Speaker, Annet Anita Among, some lawmakers say, stands out as Uganda’s second female Speaker.“She has led with remarkable strength...
Bireete: Flawed finance certificate puts Sovereignty Bill on shaky ground
The Attorney General has significantly amended the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill. However, no amount of redrafting can cure what remains its Achilles heel...
From “Turkey Pigs” to Sovereignty Farce: Who Is in Charge of the Ugandan State?
Uganda today faces a question that can no longer be avoided: Who is actually in charge of the state?To the outside world, we project coherence—a reliable trade partner...
Uganda to start manufacturing own satellites
Uganda has announced plans to begin manufacturing its own satellites, as part of the country’s ambition to enter the global space economy and transition into a knowledg...
Inside unregulated rise of homestays, Airbnbs
On a quiet street in Kira, Wakiso District, a furnished apartment sits behind a high wall, complete with security guards, Wi-Fi and a caretaker on call.Inside, it looks n...
After 36 Years in Classroom, Retired Tororo Teacher Turns to Farming as Gratuity Delays Bite
A veteran mathematics teacher who devoted over three decades to public service is now relying on subsistence farming to survive, as delays and alleged corruption stall ac...
Super agent ‘pushing’ Man Utd, Leny Yoro swap deal for electric Barcelona star – report
Super agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly ‘pushing’ the idea of a summer swap deal involving Manchester United centre-back Leny Yoro and a top Barcelona defensive talent...