Who loses when medical interns stay home?
Who loses when medical interns stay home?At a time when Uganda’s public hospitals are already struggling with too few health workers, more than 2,000 young doctors stay...
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Government Orders Inspection of All Sino Trucks in Two-Month Road Safety Drive
Government Orders Inspection of All Sino Trucks in Two-Month Road Safety DriveThe government has ordered mandatory mechanical inspections for all Sino trucks operating in...
Baryomunsi to Table Cabinet Paper on Medical Intern Allowances
Chris BaryomunsiHealth Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi says he will present a Cabinet paper seeking a review of the government's decision to scrap medical interns' allowance...
Industrial Court Awards Former Wakiso Officer Shs36 Million for Unlawful Retirement
The Industrial Court of Uganda has ruled in favor of former Wakiso District Assistant Records Officer Fred Ssewanyana, declaring that his compulsory retirement from publi...
Nabbanja Warns Ministers Against Absenteeism
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has cautioned newly appointed ministers against skipping parliamentary sittings and official duties, while announcing a compulsory 14-day...
Free Compulsory Education to Return Before Cabinet Over Funding Unresolved Issues
The government’s plan to fully implement free and compulsory basic education is expected to return to the Cabinet for fresh guidance, as significant funding gaps a...
Kapelebyong’s Labira Girls School Faces New Challenges as Enrollment Surges
The soaring enrollment at Labira Girls Secondary School in Obalanga Sub-County, Kapelebyong District, is largely attributed to its exceptional academic performance, but t...
Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect
KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at...
EACOP project sparks ongoing battle over land and justice
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In Arusha, Tanzania, Lubega John Nsamba represented her ailing father, John Mary Nsamba, whose land along the East African Crude Oil P...
UNATU Runs Back to Speaker Over Missing Salary Enhancements in Budget
As schools across the country prepare to open for the new academic year, the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has signalled a shift in strategy amid continu...