Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Karuma Hydropower Station is finally due for commissioning almost 12 years since construction began. With a generation capacity of 600 megawatts, it is the largest electricity plant in the country, capable of producing 4,373 Gigawatt Hours per year. The project which was initially expected to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lord Mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago, has summoned Kampala Capital City leaders following the sacking of the KCCA Executive Director Dorothy and her Deputy David Luyimbaazi. On Tuesday, President Museveni Kisaka, Luyimbaazi, and Director of Public Health Dr Daniel Okello over the Kiteezi landfill …

LUSAKA, Zambia | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines, the country’s national carrier, launched its direct flights to Zambia on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries. The airline will operate four weekly direct flights between Entebbe, Uganda, and Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. Zambian Acting Minister of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has voiced his disappointment with President Museveni, arguing that the sacking of top Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials is insufficient to bring justice to the families affected by the Kiteezi disaster. Lukwago insists that the president owes a genuine …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | It is looking increasingly likely that Manchester City will be without Spain international midfielder Rodri for the rest of the season after he suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal. Although Rodri will have further tests on his right knee, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Land Division Judge, Bernard Namanya has saved the government from paying 7.4 billion Shillings in land compensation. In 2016, the same court entered a consent judgment against the government after the Attorney General representative agreed to compensate Konyen Joseph, Mugisa Alex, Kamurali Frank, Benon Mpeirwe, Kafeero Ronald, Mwereri Lukeman, Bahinguza …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All Ugandan importers are required to insure their imports still on the high seas with local insurance companies through the Local Marine Insurance Portal, starting next month. This follows the completion of all the necessary processes, including integrating the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Uganda Insurers …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda saw a rise in the value and volume of its coffee exports for August, according to a report released by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The country earned USD 221.63 million in August, up from USD 210 million in July, marking a 13 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) sees renewed prospects following the restoration of the Mandela National Stadium’s running track, almost four years after the stadium was closed for renovation. While football fans and players lamented the absence of a home stadium for the Uganda Cranes, the …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua City Health Officer, Dr. Pontious Apangu, has advised persons living with HIV against the temptation of using herbal medicine instead of Anti-Retroviral Drugs. The call comes at a time when the City is striving to lower further the prevalence of HIV, which stands at …