Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University and the academic world are mourning the late Dr Brian Semujju. At a requiem service held at St Francis Chapel, Makerere, Prof James Kiwanuka, the Dean of Journalism from Uganda Christian University (UCU), who met the deceased in 2016, said he quickly …
Read More »Nelson Tugume’s Africa Coffee Park is beyond coffee
From coffee beans to billion-dollar dreams, Tugume is brewing a revolution in Uganda’s highlands—one innovation at a time Ntungamo, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In the rolling hills of Rwashemire, Ntungamo district, a bold business dream is taking shape—one that promises to redefine Uganda’s coffee economy and transform its role …
Read More »Police investigate drowning of Seeta High student
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Mukono police are investigating the death of a Seeta High School student who allegedly drowned at the school’s Mbalala Campus under unclear circumstances. The school had remained silent for nearly 24 hours, fuelling fear and speculation in the community. On Monday morning, rumours of …
Read More »Austria pumps shs6.7 billion into refugee support
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda grapples with mounting humanitarian needs and shrinking resources, the Austrian government has stepped in with a lifeline by committing UGX 6.7 billion (USD 1.8 million) to support water, sanitation, and hygiene services in refugee-hosting districts. The funding comes at a critical time …
Read More »Luwero cries foul over state of roads, equipment shortage
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Road construction in Luwero District has been severely hampered by inadequate equipment, leaving residents grappling with impassable roads and rising concerns ahead of the rainy season. In 2015, the government donated road maintenance equipment to Luwero District as part of a broader plan to reduce …
Read More »Jinja City to expand toilet facilities at the Source of the Nile
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja City authorities have finalized plans to expand sanitary facilities at the Source of the River Nile tourist site in response to growing concerns from tour operators over the site’s limited toilet infrastructure. Currently, the iconic site hosts only four public toilets shared between male …
Read More »UPDF, SSPDF leaders hold talks amid border dispute
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Military chiefs from Uganda and South Sudan have held discussions following a deadly border dispute between the two countries, a Ugandan military spokesperson said Monday. Sam Okiding, Uganda’s deputy chief of defense forces, and Dau Aturjong Nyuol, chief of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces …
Read More »Judicial Institute: 99% of civil cases can be resolved through mediation
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 99 percent of civil cases can be settled through mediation either in or out of court, according to Andrew Khaukha, the Executive Director of the Judicial Training Institute. He says resolving disputes through mediation is an effective strategy to reduce the backlog …
Read More »Beyond Electricity: Nyagak III lights up lives and livelihoods in West Nile
The government commissioned the $20m Nyagak III Power Project on August 1, 2025 NEWS ANALYSIS | JULIUS BUSINGE | When Joseph Obedgiu first arrived at the Nyagak III Hydropower Project site in 2021 as a casual helper, he had little idea of the transformation that lay ahead. Today, he serves …
Read More »Africa attracts billion dollars in gold mining investments
Investors are targeting continent’s vast untapped gold reserves NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa, the world’s second-largest gold-producing region after China, is witnessing a surge in gold mining investment in 2025, fueled by strong global demand, favourable prices, and vast untapped reserves attracting increased international interest. So far, billions of …
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