Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliamentary Commissioner and Nyendo – Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has called on government to plan for mental health services in all its departments and agencies. Mpuuga said the same efforts should eventually be spread to the private sector just as it is in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | People who primarily earn their living from employment have been advised not to be excited about their alternative economic initiatives (side hustles) before they decide to quit their jobs. This advice was given by Denis Ngabirano, the proprietor of Sumz Food Company, a renowned snacks …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of environmentalists under the Biodiversity Conservation Foundation-BCF is mooting for the enactment of punitive ordinances against actions that lead to wetlands destruction in Masaka sub region. Antonio Kalyango, the BCF Executive Director observes that many local governments are failing to customize and effectively …

MASINDI, Uganda | Xinhua | For 83-year-old Yosam Kagolo, travelling on the newly paved road to nearby towns is more than just a convenience. It is a symbol of progress and opportunity. Kagolo, a seasoned trader in the Ngwedo trading center of Buliisa district in rural midwestern Uganda, vividly remembers …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has sent a message of condolences to the government and people of Iran following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and several others in a helicopter crash on Sunday. In a statement issued late Wednesday, Museveni said he could see a …

An installation of Ugandan food stuffs traverse themes of culinary traditions and communal dinning at a cultural exhibition by Ugandan post graduate Student in Norway ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI  There is no limit to what art can be, made out of or represent within the scope of contemporary art. A recent …

This is the company’s first full-year financial results following the exit of Indian drug manufacturer, Cipla, six months ago, to concentrate in developed markets in Europe and Asia Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) has reported a 68% growth in net profit to Shs32 billion for the year ended March 31, …

FORT PORTAL, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj Gen Richard Otto on Wednesday officially assumed office as Mountain Division and operation Shujja commander. Maj Gen Otto takes over from Maj Gen Dick Olum who has been operation shujja and Mountain Division Commander since 2022. Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga the Commander Land …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Through the Save the Children initiative under the Strengthening Education System and Bridging Learning Loss (SESBiLL) project, reformed warriors and teenage mothers in the Moroto district are finding hope and changing their communities through education. The project targets children aged 10 to 18 from vulnerable …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Forum for Democratic Change – FDC party president, Dr. Kizza Besigye has asked religious leaders to join efforts with the opposition to push for a political transition in Uganda. Speaking at a public consultation rally at Masaka Liberation Square on Wednesday evening, Dr. …