Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A coalition of civil society organisations, including Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda, the Alliance for Finance Monitoring, and the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group, have raised alarm over the potential economic disruption expected from excessive election-related spending ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. The concern is …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Kitgum District Local Government has verified 217 farmer groups to benefit from the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP)—a six-year government initiative under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and funded by the World Bank. The UCSATP, currently being implemented …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After months of struggling with a UGX 10 million medical debt, Toro Babies Home in Fort Portal City has finally received major relief, thanks to the generosity of well-wishers who cleared the outstanding bill and offered an additional UGX 10 million to support future …

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran will face more military strikes if peace does not come quickly. Addressing the nation Saturday evening, Trump said that Iran’s key nuclear facilities had been “completely and totally obliterated,” and that future attacks will be …

Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga North have confirmed the death of four individuals who were traveling in a commuter taxi that plunged into Nalujjo Swamp in Kagulu Sub-county, Buyende District. The accident occurred when a commuter taxi, registration number UBD 160F, en route from Buyende to …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Moroto District Security Committee has banned the use of public address systems to play music in bars and on streets at night. The decision follows complaints from residents about noise pollution caused by road drives for political campaigns and loud music in bars. Open-air …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A suspected female suicide bomber has been killed in Kalerwe Market this morning. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) bomb squad is currently on the ground carrying out investigations, according to a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). This comes just weeks after a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has officially launched the construction of 19.85 kilometers of roads across all five city divisions, a major infrastructural boost under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Urban Development Project. Among the roads earmarked for construction are 1.4 kilometers of Ben …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has significantly increased its number of nominated candidates for parliamentary and LCV Chairperson positions in the Teso sub-region compared to the 2021 general elections. Ten candidates have been nominated to run for Member of Parliament positions under the …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists in Jinja have been called upon to take a more active role in advancing eco-tourism by telling stories that promote conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable travel along the River Nile and surrounding areas. Speaking at a two-day training retreat at the Source of …