Uganda Secures $521m Global Fund Grant for Health Fight
Kampala — Uganda has received a significant boost in its fight against major infectious diseases after the country secured a USD 521 million grant under the Global Fund...
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Gov’t Tables Shs84.2 Trillion Budget, Confirms Salary Enhancements and PAYE Relief
The government has unveiled a proposed UGX84.2 trillion national budget for the Financial Year 2026/2027, with projected domestic revenue of UGX44.5 trillion, as part of...
Former Makerere University Dean of Students John Ekudu dies at 76
Pastor John Ekudu, Ekudu served the university for nearly three decades, including during periods of political turmoil when he was among the “Economic War Lecturers”...
Minister Jim Muhwezi’s Wife Lands New Juicy Job
Security minister Maj Gen (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi’s wife Susan Muhwezi Kabonero has landed a new juicy job. Susan Muhwezi has been appointed a Board Member of the Private Sec...
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Expands Electric Fleet with New Kayoola E-Coaches
Entebbe — Kiira Motors Corporation has delivered two additional 13-metre Kayoola Electric Coaches to the Civil Aviation Authority, expanding the national electric bus f...
Prof Baryamureeba Clashes With Prof Muganga Over ‘One Laptop Per Child’ Plan, Ignites Fiery Social Media Debate
Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Venancius Baryamureeba has ignited a fiery debate on social media after openly criticizing a bold proposal by his fel...
Cost of Busega–Mpigi Expressway doubles with little progress made
Busega-Mpigi Expressway projectKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament is concerned about the escalating cost of the Busega–Mpigi Expressway with lawmakers quest...
Yanga Star Allan Okello Spotted in New Ride
Ugandan footballer and Yanga SC midfielder Allan Okello has been spotted back in the country, turning heads with a sleek new ride.Okello, who currently plays in Tanzania...
Uganda must adapt fast to survive the U.S policy shift
US President Donald TrumpUganda is entering a new and uncertain chapter in its relationship with the United States—and it would be unwise to treat it as business as usu...
NRM Caucus to Meet Museveni at State House on Budget and National Sovereign Bill
The ruling NRM Parliamentary Caucus will convene at State House Entebbe this Friday to discuss key priorities for the 2026/2027 National Budget and review the National So...