Katakwi DHO Ichumar Omeke killed in night road crash
The fatal crash occurred on Tuesday night, April 7, 2026, at around 10:00pm as Dr Ichumar was driving back to his home in Soroti City after a day’s work at Katakwi Dist...
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Opposition Unveils Alternative Budget, Warns of 'Illusion' of Economic Growth
Uganda’s opposition has tabled an alternative Shs71.4 trillion budget, warning that rising debt obligations and rigid expenditures are squeezing service delivery, while...
Putin humiliated as prized warship 'attacked by Ukraine in Russian port'
A drone is believed to have struck Vladimir Putin's lead frigate Admiral Grigorovich in the Black Sea port in a fresh blow to the Russian leader.The vessel, which has bee...
Kamuli launches multi-billion projects to boost infrastructure, jobs
The initiatives include the construction of Kagumba Sub-county Headquarters valued at Shs150 million, a three-classroom block at Edhirumamwino Primary School—pledged by...
UNEB Cancels PLE Results for 61 Pupils in Kazo
Lamech Mwiine, the Kazo District education officer DEOAccording to Kazo District Education Officer Lamech Mwine, the decision followed a rigorous investigation that confi...
Masaka Hospital ambulances grounded due to fuel cuts
Masaka Regional Referral HospitalKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka Regional Referral Hospital is facing challenges in its ambulance services following cuts i...
You Passed UACE 2025 — But That Might Not Be Enough: How Better Results Are About To Make University Admission Harder Than Ever
Here is the uncomfortable truth about Uganda’s best-ever UACE results: the better everyone performed, the harder it is going to be for you to get into the university co...
Government introduces minimum monthly pay in landmark pension overhaul
Public Service Minister, Hon. Muruli MukasaKAMPALA, Uganda — The government has overhauled the public service pension system, introducing a minimum monthly payment and...
Liverpool must sell two players after Wolves disasterclass as ugly problem resurfaces
Liverpool lost 2-1 to Wolves after Andre's 94th-minute winner at Molineux (Image: Getty)If Liverpool begin next season with Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo as their starting...
BLACKOUTS, BILLIONS & BOARDROOM WARS! Investigation Exposes Rot at UEDCL as Power Crisis Rocks Post-Umeme Era
Ugandans are asking one burning question: what exactly is going on at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited?Ever since Umeme exited and UEDCL officially took ov...