Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One hundred forty-one graduates trained in mechanical, electrical, production, instrumentation, leadership, and health, safety and environment (HSE) have graduated from the EACOP Academy at Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK). The training, a result of a partnership between the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With the ever-changing market dynamics globally, schools have now adapted to various ways of equipping students with skills and knowledge of how to navigate 21st-century demands. Amongst them is empowering students with essential financial management and sustainability skills. Based on this, ICEA LION …

NEWS ANALYSIS  | THE INDEPENDENT | Abraham Luzzi, the Kampala businessman who has branded himself “Mr. Economy,” is emerging as one of the more unconventional figures in Uganda’s 2026 parliamentary race. Running as an independent candidate for Kampala Central MP, Luzzi has unveiled a detailed six-pillar reform manifesto that blends …

  The Hunt For The Late Henry Katanga’s Elusive Nail Clippings and Fingerprint Results Continues. SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Yesterday, November 10, the criminal division of the High Court, in this …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kingdom of Buganda has hosted key partners, sponsors, and stakeholders of the annual Kabaka Birthday Run to present an accountability and impact report on the initiative’s contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The breakfast meeting, presided over by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has highlighted the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s major achievements in Mbale and the wider Bugisu Sub-region, calling on residents to consolidate the peace and progress that have transformed the area over the last four decades. The President, who concluded his …

BELEM, Brazil | Xinhua | The 30th United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP30, opened Monday in Belem, Brazil, with the aim of putting the fight against climate change back in the center of international priorities, according to local authorities. At the opening ceremony, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev …

Kenya favourites for AGC Region IV event due in Madagascar ANTANANARIVO | Kenya will be seeking a fourth straight title when the Africa Golf Confederation – Region IV Competition 2025 tees off from November 25 to 29, 2025, at the prestigious Golf du Rova Luxury Hotel, PK 20 Andakana, Antananarivo – Madagascar. This …

GUANGZHOU | Xinhua | President Xi Jinping declared China’s 15th National Games open on Sunday, marking his fourth straight appearance at the opening ceremony of the nation’s top multi-sport competition. As China’s top leader, Xi has made it a priority to build the country into a sports powerhouse and promote …

Why “Protecting the Gains” demonstrates how the president and his communication team are talking to themselves THE LAST WORD |  ANDREW M. MWENDA | President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign strapline, “Protecting the Gains,” shows NRM’s lack of a vision for the future of the country. But let me begin with the truths …