New Boda Boda App to Boost Rider and Passenger Safety Nationwide Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Boda boda riders across the country are set to benefit from a new land loan scheme aimed at improving their housing and settlement conditions. The initiative is spearheaded by the United Boda Boda Riders …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has declared Agnes Kunihira Abwooli unopposed in the party primaries for the position of Female Workers Member of Parliament. Dr. Odoi made the declaration on Monday at the NRM Electoral Commission offices, confirming …

Monde Selection award handed to UBL for consistently producing internationally acclaimed, high-quality brands. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) approaches 80 years of brewing excellence, the company has added another achievement, receiving the coveted Prestige Trophy from Monde Selection for its 25 years of consistently …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially cleared Mercy Alupo to contest for the Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament seat in the 2026 general elections. Alupo was nominated at the NUP headquarters in Kampala following several engagements with the party’s top leadership. NUP’s Electoral …

  COMMENT | CONSTANCE KICONCO | “Connie, please… Can we have an appointment? We have a problem at home. Our 14-year-old son has totally changed. He no longer talks to any of us. He only speaks when we are away. He locks himself in his bedroom. Please talk to him. We …

  1. The Value Added Tax (amendment) act, 2025. 2. The Stamp Duty (amendment) act, 2025. 3. The Excise Duty (amendment) (no.2) act, 2025. 4. The Tax Procedures Code (amendment) act, 2025. 5. The supplementary appropriation act, 2025. 6. The hides and skins (export duty). 7. The income tax (amendment) …

Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Devshi Senghani claimed the overall winner’s prize for the Stanbic Halfway Monthly Tee at the par 72 Kitante course on Saturday. His score of 64 net on count-back was enough for him to claim the overall accolade over a field of 119 golfers. The Monthly Mug …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has granted a cash bail of sh5 million to former CID Spokesperson, Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police (D/ASP) Charles Twiine Mansio, who is facing charges of hate speech. The bail was granted on Monday by Chief Magistrate Ronald …

  Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc continued a long tradition of focusing on expansion, innovation, and strengthening governance structures as they held their 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Nairobi last week. At the end of the landmark AGM on June 25th, shareholders had approved a …

    Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni last week interacted with senior military officers from different African countries at the Senior Command and Staff College, Kimaka, in Jinja. The 52 military officers are from Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Malawi. Museveni entertained 10 …