Civil Society raises alarm over Uganda’s debt surge, health funding gaps
Kampala, Uganda: Civil society organisations have raised alarm over Uganda’s growing public debt and widening gaps in health sector funding, warning that the latest Aud...
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Aging population poses crisis for Uganda as 16 million workers lack pension cover
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is hurtling toward a systemic social and economic crisis as a rapidly aging population outpaces a retirement savings framework that currently e...
Medical Students Association Rejects Government Policy on Internship
Medical Interns addressing the press in Kampala in the pastThe Federation of Uganda Medical Students’ Associations (FUMSA) has firmly rejected a new government policy t...
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...
Urgent product recall issued for common blood pressure medicine
Pharmacists and individuals taking a commonly prescribed hypertension medication are being urged to immediately inspect their packaging. Crescent Pharma Limited is withdr...
UPDF Conducts Free Medical Outreach in Kamwokya Ahead of Women’s Day
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has carried out a one-day free medical outreach in Kamwokya, Kampala, as part of activities leading up to International Women�...
New season of Kampala Crème to bring “sharper narratives” to Sunday nights
MultiChoice Uganda has announced the return of the hit reality series Kampala Crème for a third season, set to premiere this April on Pearl Magic Prime.The glitz and gla...
Nebbi councillors close CAO office, demand her transfer over leadership dispute
Nebbi, Uganda: Tension escalated at Nebbi District Headquarters on Thursday after district councillors forcefully closed the office of Chief Administrative Officer Doroth...
Controversy as Mbarara airport artistic impression resembles Chinese airport
Netizens have questioned the artistic impression of the proposed Mbarara airport after noticing it closely resembles China’s Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, while...
Tayebwa defends loyalty to NRM, says 15 years of service proves commitment
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has pushed back against critics within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) who have questioned...