The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT – INVESTIGATION | In a chilling tale of lawlessness within the Uganda Police Force, No. 60574 Police Constable (PC) Alex Katungi, attached to the Environmental Police Unit, has been accused of orchestrating a reign of terror across several areas, including Kajjansi, Kitende, Munyonyo, Kasenge, Katale, Nakawuka, …
Read More »In defence of activism: The tragedy of Stephen Mugisa
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Dear reader, Happy New Year! With the customary niceties out of the way, let us resume our dalliance with the state of governance in Uganda. In case you missed it, there is a raging online debate about the relevance of activism in NRM’s Uganda. In one …
Read More »Tundu Lissu picked to lead top Tanzania opposition party
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | After steering Tanzania’s leading opposition party, Chadema, through two tumultuous decades of political battles, transformative campaigns, and unyielding advocacy for democracy, Freeman Mbowe’s tenure as chairman has officially come to an end, reports The Citizen Tanzania. In a historic and symbolic shift, …
Read More »Experts challenge UCAA on aviation policy, hail new look airport
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Aviation experts have challenged Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to fast track the proposed national aviation policy and strategy, as it will be key in giving the country new direction and help the regulator keep pace with the best in the world. The experts asked …
Read More »Why sugar ruling has left a bitter taste
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 12 sugar millers in Uganda face closure following a ruling by the High Court that they were established illegally. The Monday ruling in the case, “Uganda Sugar Manufacturers Association (USMA) Limited v Attorney General and three 3 Others”, faulted the government for …
Read More »Uganda’s military took over public-sector construction; Private Contractors are reeling
The government’s move to transfer many public construction projects to the military has worsened fears about President Museveni’s concentration of power Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | In 2021, the Ugandan government announced a policy that the military would take on all new government-funded construction projects in the …
Read More »Kiteezi survivors reject govt ‘free’ housing plan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents affected by the Kiteezi landfill collapse are upset with the new decision by the Prime Minister’s office to offer them new houses to be constructed in Dundu Mukono for which they will have to pay the costs in installments. Last week, the Minister …
Read More »🟥 PLE results ready, to be released on Thursday
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results will be officially released on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, at 11:00 AM at State House, Nakasero. This follows examination board UNEB’s briefing of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports today. A total …
Read More »Hoima Stadium structure hits oil town skyline
Construction of Hoima Stadium Stands at 22 Percent Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Hoima Stadium, located in Kyarwiru Cell in Hoima East Division of Hoima City, is currently at 22%. The government signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, in June last year to construct …
Read More »Russia-China foreign policy key to world stability — Putin
NOVO-OGARYOVO | TASS | Joint foreign policy collaboration by Moscow and Beijing play an important stabilizing role in world affairs, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a video call conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “I would like to thank you again for your support for Russia’s BRICS chairmanship. We …
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