Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report released by four Ugandan policy researchers and activists has raised concerns about the growing role of the military in the country’s political transition, warning that the country is on the verge of sliding into a fully controlled militarised regime. The report, …
Read More »SURVEY: Tobacco use declines in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A nationwide survey conducted by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) in partnership with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) has revealed a decline in the prevalence of tobacco use in Uganda. The latest data shows current usage stands at 6.7%, down from 7.9% …
Read More »Inaugural National Private Sector Forum on Climate Finance gets nod from PostBank
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development and climate finance leadership at the first National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Finance (NaPSEF 1) held in Kampala, aimed at advocating climate resilience and green economic growth. Held under the theme “Advancing Private Sector …
Read More »Benjamin Cadet edges MP John Twesigye in Rubirizi NRM race, hosts victory party
Cadet Benjamin wins NRM Primaries, Rallies Support for Museveni’s 2026 Presidential Bid Rubirizi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Benjamin Cadet of Bunyaruguru Constituency in Rubirizi District, Western Uganda, has officially secured his party’s candidacy to run for election in the upcoming 2026 General Elections, beating the incumbent MP John Twesigye. According to …
Read More »Uganda’s culinary crossroads: Balancing fast food convenience with healthy home-cooked meals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s food landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a growing tension between the convenience of fast food and the enduring value of traditional, healthy diets. This shift has profound implications for public health and the future of the nation’s well- being. Fast …
Read More »STUDY: Cage fishing threatens biodiversity loss in Lake Victoria
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A study involving a number of Ugandan researchers says cage fish farming widely being carried out on Lake Victoria is raising concern over potential biodiversity loss, genetic dilution and ecosystem disruption. Titled “Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) Cage Aquaculture in Africa: Potential Threats to …
Read More »How much do you know about your govt road?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Physical infrastructure, and particularly road construction and maintenance, usually accounts for bigger chunks of the government budgets compared to most other sectors. This, therefore, calls for citizens’ knowledge and understanding of the projects, especially if they are funded by the government, and more so, …
Read More »Health experts, officials convene in Uganda for HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis elimination across Africa
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Health experts, policymakers, and researchers on Monday began a three-day meeting in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, to accelerate the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B across Africa. The event, held under the theme “Unifying Actions, Transforming Futures: Achieving Triple Elimination in …
Read More »ACCA and Deloitte Uganda announce the 9th edition of the CFO awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda have launched the 9th Edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards, reaffirming the event’s reputation as Uganda’s premier platform for celebrating excellence in financial leadership. Under the theme “CFO Vision: Creating Impact …
Read More »Police arrest 18 over robbery at NRM Primaries in Nsambya-Kabalagala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eighteen suspects have been arrested in connection with a brazen daylight robbery in the Nsambya-Kabalagala area, following the circulation of a viral video that captured the thugs assaulting and robbing members of the public during Thursday’s NRM parliamentary primaries. The shocking footage, filmed by …
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