Seven killed in separate accidents on major highways
Uganda’s road safety crisis remains a major concern, as recent incidents highlight the growing danger on its roads. In separate crashes, six people died, and sever...
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Deadly Crash on Mbarara–Bushenyi Road Sparks Calls for Urgent Government Action
MBARARA, Uganda – Residents and survivors are demanding urgent government intervention following a Sunday afternoon crash on the Mbarara–Bushenyi Road that...
Govt launches electric buses in Kampala with plans to extend across 14 cities
Ministers Monica Musenero (L) and Katumba Wamala (R) flagging off an electric bus for Kampala at Kololo on Saturday. PHOTO | MIKE SEBALUThe government will on Thursday of...
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, posit...
Traders in Bugolobi Market blame fuel costs for rising food prices
Traders at Bugolobi Market in Kampala have raised concerns over the rising cost of fuel, saying it has significantly increased transport expenses and forced them to hike...
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 ma...
ENG. JONARD ASIIMWE: Kiira Motors and Uganda’s Scientific and Innovative Renaissance: Engineering a Prosperous Future!
In the grand theatre of history, nations are not remembered for the eloquence of their lamentations, but for the audacity of their innovations. Civilizations rise not mer...
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 tran...
Museveni Directs Education Ministry to Phase Out ‘Irrelevant’ Arts Courses
While the issue of increasing university enrollment and relevance of academic programs or courses has been ongoing, little action has been taken.Museveni used his address...
Jobs Are Available But Ugandans Are Asleep — Museveni
The President argues that underutilised land and poor planning—not a lack of opportunities—drive unemployment, even as new labour law reforms spark fresh de...