EACOP project sparks ongoing battle over land and justice
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Arusha, Tanzania, Lubega John Nsamba represented her ailing father, John Mary Nsamba, whose land along the East African Crude Oil P...
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Photos: Stunning Nakivubo Redevelopment Draws Praise from Kampala Residents
The long‑debated Nakivubo drainage channel in Kampala is now emerging as a striking symbol of urban renewal and modern design, earning praise from city dwellers an...
At least 21 killed as passenger ferry sinks after capsizing on Nile as rescuers frantically hunt for survivors
AT least 21 people have tragically drowned after a boat capsized in the Nile as rescuers frantically work to find the remaining passengers.The passenger ferry was carryin...
Auditor General Flags Billions Lost in Uganda’s Cost-Cutting RAPEX
The government’s flagship cost-cutting reform, the Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX), has cost taxpayers tens of billions of sh...
Uganda: Storm Brews Over Election Petitions As Courts Brace for Impact
As the dust settles on the January 15, 2026 polls, a new legal battlefront is opening, with the High Court expected to be flooded by election petitions.Following the firs...
Tax net tightens: Why EFRIS, DTS, rental tax are closing in on every business
EFRIS was first legally introduced through the Tax Procedures Code (E-Invoicing and E-Receipting) Regulations in 2020, with mandatory use by VAT-registered taxpayers begi...
Local Government Ministry Unveils Strategic Priorities for 2026–2030, Ugx2.2 Trillion Needed
Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya (right) handing over the contract to a team from UB Consulting at the Ministry of Local Government Headquar...
Inside the battle for House Speakership
The race for the Speakership in the 12th Parliament moved up a gear this week, with the two leading candidates ripping along at a cracking pace. Following Mr Norbert Mao�...
UEDCL Moves in as Yusuf Nsibambi’s Power Cut Sparks Police Probe and Jail Fears
Mpigi District was thrown into shock and anger after Buyaaya–Kitojjo village stayed in total darkness for nearly two weeks. What first appeared to be a normal powe...
Lisandro Martinez: Why Barcelona are confident of signing United defender
Manchester United secured their fourth consecutive win under Michael Carrick, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford.The main takeaway from the match was the ease...