Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Security and Governance Program report has revealed that Uganda registered a decline in Democratic Index and failed to hit the required target which indicates a deterioration in its international ranking. This was revealed at the launch of the performance review in Kampala. The …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN |  President Yoweri Museveni has again ordered nomadic pastoralists, often referred to as Balaalo, to leave northern Uganda if they cannot abide by the law. “Those who have got cows in non-fenced areas must go immediately because this is recklessness. Why should you bring …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Men captured in a viral video with machetes on their waists have been identified. They are Sukura Onganyi and Derrick Kamira. The video was recorded minutes after a patrol team commanded by Sgt Joshua Isabirye stopped three men who attempted to avoid arrest. According to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision ordering the Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA to pay sh31.4 billion  to Parambot Breweries and Distillers for damages caused to their premises and equipment during the construction of Gayaza-Zirobwe road in 2012. In a unanimous …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an effort to boost Uganda’s renewable energy sector, key stakeholders have met at a Renewable Energy Business Accelerator Dialogue to address critical issues surrounding Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the renewable energy industry. The initiative, organized by Belli Advisory and supported by …

 Airtel Uganda extends Support to Busoga Kingdom to Aid the Preparation of the Upcoming Royal Wedding Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Airtel Uganda, Uganda’s first 5G Network has today announced its support for the Busoga Kingdom in aiding the preparation of the upcoming royal wedding of the Kyabazinga of …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the second consecutive year, all three Uganda Waragi brands – Premium, Pineapple and Coconut – have won Gold Awards in the prestigious 2023 Monde Selection International Quality Awards. This brings the overall number of quality awards won by the brand to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has said it has adjusted the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill that will be ready to be presented to Parliament soon. The Ministry first drafted the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill in 2014 but it hit a …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Education and Sports has intervened to alleviate the financial burden faced by five National Teacher Colleges (NTCs), resulting in relief for students eager to obtain their academic documents. Professor Eli Katunguka, the Vice-Chancellor of Kyambogo University, confirmed this development, revealing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned government agencies in charge of taxation from imposing direct taxes on large scale manufacturers. This, Museveni said, discourages investment. Speaking at Hariss International, the producers of Riham products, at their factory in Kawempe, Museveni said he doesn’t want …