Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Across Uganda, heaps of banana peels, wilted greens, and eggshells often lie rotting in dustbins or along village paths. But what many see as waste is now becoming a source of life and livelihood for families struggling with food insecurity and unemployment. Through a …
Read More »Musk: AI, robots to replace humans, making work optional
NEW YORK, the United States | TASS | American billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk predicted a future where all human jobs will be performed by robots and artificial intelligence (AI). “AI and robots will replace all jobs. Working will be optional, like growing your own vegetables, instead of buying them …
Read More »Makerere University hosts Huawei ICT innovation roadshow
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The spirit of innovation was alive at Makerere University as students came together to celebrate the digital future during the launch of the 2025–2026 Huawei ICT Competition roadshow. The event, held on Oct.20 at the College of Computing and Information Sciences in collaboration with …
Read More »EC starts parliamentary candidates’ nomination for 2026 polls
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Electoral Commission on Wednesday began a two-day nomination exercise for parliamentary candidates ahead of the country’s 2026 general elections. According to the electoral body, candidates are vying for directly elected seats representing 353 constituencies, women representatives for 146 cities and districts, and special interest …
Read More »Uganda renews road safety concerns after multi-vehicle crash
Kiryandongo, Uganda | Xinhua | After a multi-vehicle crash killed 46 people and injured several others in mid-western Uganda, fresh concerns have emerged over road safety in the East African country. Police said the accident occurred around 12:15 a.m. local time Wednesday in Kiryandongo District on the Kampala-Gulu highway, involving …
Read More »Jinja Diocese Bishop Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika passes away
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika the Bishop of Jinja Diocese passed on today afternoon. “It is of deep sorrow that and christian hope in the resurrection that the Diocese of Jinja anounces the passing on of our beloved shepherd, Rt. Charles Martin Wamika, Bishop of Jinja, …
Read More »CAFOMI Shines: Recognized and honored at 2025 WASH impact and influence awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Care and Assistance for Forced Migrants (CAFOMI) has been recognized and awarded second runners-up in the Programmatic impact (National) category at the 2025 WASH Impact and Influence Awards held early this month. “CAFOMI has achieved far-reaching impact in Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH. We …
Read More »MTN Uganda unveils branded Arua roundabout, reopens service centre
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda on Tuesday unveiled a newly branded roundabout in Arua City and reopened its modernised MTN Service Centre, underscoring its commitment to enhancing customer experience and contributing to urban beautification across the country. The developments, launched during Customer Service Week, highlight MTN’s continued …
Read More »Gen. Mbadi calls for joint effort to harness AfCFTA opportunities
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, has called on government agencies, civil society organizations, academia, and development partners to work together so that Uganda can fully benefit from opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mbadi …
Read More »Representation of special interest groups approved ahead of 2026 elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has endorsed the composition of special interest groups in ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle. The approval follows a review of the representation of the special interest groups, in accordance with the Constitution and the Parliamentary Elections Act. In the plenary sitting held …
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