Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local manufacturers have asked the government to ease the registration of their locally manufactured products to allow them to compete on the international markets. The local manufacturers made the request during the official opening of the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) first-ever western trade …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region on Sunday blocked a thanksgiving event organized in Jinja City by National Unity Platform-NUP member Suleiman Namwoza. Namwoza is currently aspiring for the NUP flag to contest for the Jinja South West parliamentary seat. She had organized the event at the …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fire has gutted classrooms at Kakira High School. Kakira High School is one of the biggest government schools located in Kakira Town Council, in Jinja District. The fire was reportedly first sighted by students at 7:00am on Sunday, as huge flames were seen coming …

Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | The sun was high, and so were the spirits as revelers gathered at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo to celebrate Bunyoro and Tooro culture at the 2025 edition of Kwegonza Avenue. The event brought together crowds to celebrate tradition and guests were welcomed with a …

COMMENT | RONALD NGOBI | WASH! Wait, what is that— you mean car WASH? A WASHing machine? A WASHroom? If you have worked in the WASH sector, you have probably heard it all. The term often sparks confusion, chuckles, or raised eyebrows. And honestly, who can blame them? Even highly educated …

Shifting from dirty fossil fuels to cleaner renewable energy is the ultimate end goal under the global Just Transition campaign. But, Africa has another priority: eradicate energy poverty first. New cross-border oil and gas pipeline projects aim to do just that, as a way to support Africa’s unique transition to …

  Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mbarara Brunch Affair is back this Sunday, and regardless of the week you have had, Gordon’s Gin is set to take you on an immersive journey at Mbarara Country Inn. Preparations at the venue are already underway to have it looking as dazzling as …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Elections Disputes Tribunal, John Musiime, has said that they have received 381 petitions from across the country following the party’s parliamentary primary elections. He revealed this during a press briefing held on Friday at Kyadondo Road. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Civil Division in Kampala has issued an interim order stopping the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) from holding its Delegates Conference, which had been scheduled for Saturday. The order was issued on Friday by Lady Justice Joyce Kavuma, following an urgent application …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has announced plans to establish Performance Assessment Teams to evaluate the performance of Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and Town Clerks across the country. According to Jane Kyarisiima Mwesiga, the Deputy Head of Public Service in charge of Performance and Service Delivery in …