UCC trains 1,800 boda boda riders to drive Uganda’s digital economy
KAMPALA — The Uganda Communications Commission has trained 1,800 boda boda riders in an ambitious drive to transform the country’s informal transport sector into a di...
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Police Arrest Over 700 Suspects in Week-Long Crackdown Across Greater Kampala
Police have arrested at least 700 suspects in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area during intelligence-led operations conducted between February 16 and 22, 2026, targeti...
City clean up: Uganda Police considers removing temporary posts from Kampala streets
The metallic kiosks, stationed in busy areas such as Namirembe Road, Jinja Road, Ben Kiwanuka Street and Kampala Road among other areas, function as mini police posts int...
Lira Blood Bank construction nears completion
The Lira Regional Blood Bank under construction.Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Regional Blood Bank at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) is...
NEMA bans open waste burning, culprits to face prosecution, fines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Individuals and authorities engaging in open burning of waste in urban areas across Uganda now face prosecution, fines, and other stri...
Viral CCTV Attack at Gwanda Shopping Mall Sparks Swift Police Action, 3 Arrested
Tension gripped the busy area of Kisenyi after a shocking CCTV video began circulating on social media. The footage shows a man being violently attacked, allegedly at Gwa...
Why Uganda must become a permanent member of BRICS
If we become permanent members of BRICS, the most obvious benefit shall be economic. Our economy relies heavily on agriculture, raw materials, and a growing services sect...
UWA Defends UGX10Bn Helicopter Plan as James Musinguzi Explains Bigger Conservation Strategy
The debate over Uganda Wildlife Authority’s (UWA) UGX10 billion request to purchase a helicopter recently intensified, with Members of Parliament questioning the cost a...
Water & Environment Ministry Explains Unusual February Rains
February is typically characterised by hot, dry and sunny conditions, marking the tail end of Uganda’s December–February dry season.However, several parts of the coun...
URA recovers Shs1 billion in fines from smuggled electronics
MBALE: The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recovered over Shs1 billion in fines from traders involved in the smuggling of phones and other electronics in the eastern r...