Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development Ramathan Ggoobi is in Paris to engage French investors, business leaders, and government officials. He made his first pitch for why Uganda remains one of the most attractive investment destinations in Africa …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Willy Deus Kitata will carry the flag of his country of birth at this week’s Magical Kenya Open after he booked his ticket by wining a 36-hole international qualifier at VetLab Sports Club this afternoon. Twelve players from Uganda (7), USA (1) …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minutes after political opposition members gave government an ultimatum of 48 hours to release Dr Kizza Besigye, NUP’s Head of Mobilisation Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu was forced into a car and driven off by heavily armed men believed to be Ugandan security operatives. “Our comrade and …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A conflict is brewing between foundation bodies and Mbale City over a head teacher transfer program involving two schools: Nabuyonga Primary School and Mbale Police Barracks Wanyera Primary School. Despite Mbale City’s education department transferring head teachers to all government primary schools in January, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Doreen Nyanjura, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala, and Ingrid Turinawe, head of mobilization in the Forum for Democratic Change Katonga faction, have been arrested today during a protest in Kampala demanding the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye. The duo, along with political activist …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A groundbreaking partnership between Opportunity Bank and Furaha Finserve is set to transform the way Ugandans pay for education, amid concerns over accessibility and affordability. The collaboration, announced on Wednesday, will enable customers to access loans from Opportunity Bank via Furaha Finserve’s technology platform, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who also serves as the lawyer for detained four-time presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has called for his client to receive specialized medical treatment at a hospital of his choice, citing serious health concerns. Besigye was rushed from Luzira …

  COMMENT | RICHARD K. SHERWIN |   US Vice President J.D. Vance recently declared that “judges aren’t allowed to control the executive’s legitimate power.” This shot, fired across the bow of the federal judiciary, threatens to disrupt a long-settled understanding that the courts should have the last word on what …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  As the Uganda National Lottery marks its seven-month milestone, ITHUBA Uganda and the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) can reflect on a period of progress, learning, and collaboration. As of last week, ITHUBA Uganda has paid out over sh3.6 billion to more than 520,000 winners across various winning …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  New Speed Limit Regulations that detail what “Urban Areas” are, will be disseminated this week and take immediate effect. The regulations see a reduction in speed limits in specific urban centres and subsequently an increase in the maximum penalties from sh200,000 to sh600,00 for any …