President Museveni hails Parliament for passing the UPDF AmendmentBbill, says clean politics and peace have transformed Uganda Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated members of Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. “I want to congratulate the Members …
Read More »Uganda exports processed coffee to European market
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has flagged off its first-ever consignment of roasted coffee to Serbia. The consignment, comprising 75,000 packed bags, was flagged off in Bugolobi. Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, said that the export is not just about coffee, but a launchpad for …
Read More »Dozens arrested as anti-EACOP student protesters target KCB Bank in Kampala
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least a dozen people, mostly university students, were arrested on Wednesday morning during a peaceful protest against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project near Lugogo Bypass in Nakawa Division, Kampala. The demonstrators, reportedly members of the Students Against EACOP movement, had …
Read More »AIKRN Conference champions indigenous knowledge system for youth-led development
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a powerful convergence that placed Indigenous knowledge at the heart of Africa’s development agenda, the African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN), in collaboration with Carleton University and the Mastercard Foundation, has hosted the maiden Annual International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Restorative …
Read More »Little Feza Builders: Creating a new generation of financially empowered children
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A Kampala-based social enterprise is taking bold steps to address what it sees as an emerging crisis of financial illiteracy among Uganda’s youth. This challenge could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s economic future. With only 34% of Uganda’s population considered financially literate, and …
Read More »Pope Leo XIV reassigns Vatican representative to Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In his fourth round of episcopal appointments and resignations since assuming the papacy, Pope Leo XIV has reassigned Archbishop Luigi Bianco, who has been serving as the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda since 2019. According to a bulletin released by the Holy See Press Office, the …
Read More »Vivo Energy Uganda celebrates 30 drivers in ongoing ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in the country, recently celebrated another 30 drivers as part of its ongoing “Omunene W’ekkubo” campaign. This marks the sixth week of the initiative, which recognizes the vital role drivers play in connecting Uganda. …
Read More »Nambozo to challenge Lumolo for NRM Sironko Chair
SORONKO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Karamoja Affairs and Sironko Woman MP, Florence Nambozo, has been nominated to contest for the position of NRM District Chairperson, challenging incumbent Hajji Sulaiman Lumolo, who has held the post for two decades. Nambozo was nominated on Wednesday morning by District …
Read More »Chaos at Nakawa Court as plain-clothed operatives seize 2 amid Besigye treason trial
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos erupted outside Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court on Wednesday when plain-clothed operatives whisked away two people, among them a local councilor, shortly after proceedings in the treason and misprision of treason case against Dr. Kizza Besigye and others were adjourned. The drama unfolded moments …
Read More »UPDF urges calm, peace ahead of 2026 elections
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has called on citizens to maintain calm, peace, and discipline as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Delivering a message during a community commemoration of the LRA massacre in Gulu district, Brig. Gen. Jackson Kayanja, Deputy …
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