Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has shifted the timelines for the possible flow of oil and gas being developed in the Albertine Graben. The timelines have been shifting due to a delay in putting in key infrastructure like the refinery and the East African crude oil pipeline, …
Read More »Nalukoola appeals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kawempe North MP Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has filed a notice of appeal against Monday’s High Court decision that nullified his victory, citing serious irregularities that substantially affected the final outcome. Justice Bernard Namanya nullified Nalukoola’s victory and ordered the Electoral Commission to conduct a fresh …
Read More »A spirited celebration as Uganda Waragi and Suuna Ben shut down 2025 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | If there’s one thing that defines Uganda, it’s our ability to party hard. The 2025 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) festival was no exception with Uganda’s iconic gin, Uganda Waragi, and the infectious beats of Suuna Ben’s ebinyanya that got the crowd in …
Read More »Roke Telekom and BLACK’s strategic partnership to power digital lifestyles
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roke Telekom, Uganda’s leading homegrown internet service provider, has announced a partnership with BLACK, a bold consumer tech and lifestyle brand, to deliver an enhanced digital experience to their customers. This partnership brings together two fast-rising Ugandan brands to serve the needs of today’s …
Read More »Martin Mugisha joins PostBank Board as Executive Director Operations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has appointed Martin Mugisha as Executive Director of Operations. Mugisha, who has until recently been the chief credit officer at PostBank Uganda, takes to the board over two decades of banking experience, having worked with both local and regional banks in …
Read More »High Court: Justice Bernard Namanya nullifies Kawempe North MP Election
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has nullified the election of Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi as the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North and ordered a fresh by-election. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, followed a successful petition by Faridah Nambi Kigongo of the National …
Read More »‘Journalists must question political narratives in 2026 polls’
INTERVIEW | Solomon Sserwanjja is the Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ). He spoke to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about the prominent role of journalists in the 2026 general elections. QUESTION: Journalists and the media have always played a crucial role during elections. How essential do you think …
Read More »11 injured as Gateway bus overturns in Rukiga district
Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 11 people are nursing injuries following an accident involving a Gateway-bound bus along Ntungamo-Kabale road, Rukiga district. The accident happened at Rwabahazi village on Sunday at around 6:10 AM. According to survivors, the driver of the Scania bus registration number UBM 707X that was …
Read More »GN Trybe: A Community of empowered young people launched
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda officially launched the GN Trybe, a community of empowered young people. The launch took place on 24th May 2025 at Reach A Hand Headquarters, Lungujja Avenue. GN Trybe, short for Generation Now Trybe, is a community for the Gen Z …
Read More »UPDF suspends defense cooperation with Germany over ambassador’s alleged subversive activities
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Sunday that it has suspended all defense and military cooperation with Germany over the latter’s conduct in the East African country. Chris Magezi, Ugandan military spokesperson, said in a statement issued here that the decision is in response to credible intelligence …
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