Making a Difference: Helping promote hope and peace in Uganda

Olivia Sserabira from Uganda has led a storied life that many people cannot even comprehend because of its complexity. Since her last name Sserabira means “don’t forget,” she hasn’t forgotten about leaving an echo of kindness with whomever she...

KCB Bank Uganda crowns Customer Service Week with mega celebration and a Side of Green

Team Courageous and Edgar Byamah (Centre) pose for a group photo as they receive a UGX 5 million cash prize award for emerging as the overall winners of KCB Bank Uganda’s 2025 Customer Service Week Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank...

Uganda, Eswatini, and Ghana Reject Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The heads of three African countries – Uganda, Eswatini, and Ghana – said they would not allow Kilmar Abrego García to be deported to their territory. Such positions could affect the U.S. administration’s plans regarding his detention in the...

Uganda enhances security at border region with DRC after deadly attack

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Thursday it has heightened security along the shared border lake with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following last week’s deadly attack by suspected Congolese militia. Kiconco...

Cuomo calls Mamdani a ‘liar’ for saying he didn’t know about top Ugandan official’s shocking homophobia

Independent mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo on Saturday accused Zohran Mamdani of lying about not knowing a virulently anti-LGBTQ Ugandan official with whom Mamdani recently posed for smiling photos. The inflammatory snapshots — and Mamdani’s...

Uganda’s leap into value-added coffee market

Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo and Minister Nankabirwa listed to Tugume at the Africa coffee park Ntungamo, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | It is 11:50 am on October 1 at Africa Coffee Park in Rwashamire, Ntungamo District. The air hums with celebration....

Algeria vs Uganda Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025

Algeria will host Uganda at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium on Tuesday in the final round of their CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification campaign. The home side have been excellent in their qualification campaign so far and have now confirmed a spot...

Kampala: Development control gone awry

Lack of polish: Kampala’s urban form reflects a city that has grown by default rather than by design. Photo: Wikimedia Commons After a four-week professional immersion in Rwanda, a country that has mastered the art of urban coherence, I arrived in...

Uganda eyes new exploration, state-backed trading arm as first oil nears

Emerging oil producer Uganda is planning the next phase of its energy apparatus to support its first crude production in 2026, including a state-backed trading arm, petrochemicals integrations and new upstream partnerships, according to its state...

Uganda at 63: Independence, integration, and the road ahead

President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni officiates the spudding (Commencement of Drilling) of Kingfisher Oilfield wells in Buhuka, Kyangwali, Kikuube District. POil presents Uganda with a major opportunity for capital formation through skilling,...

Uganda Baati crowned best exhibitor in building, construction, and housing at UMA Trade Fair

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati emerged as a standout performer at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, earning top honours for its leadership and innovation in the building and construction sector. The company was awarded...

Uganda: This is not the independence our fathers fought for

As Uganda marked 63 years of independence, Ugandans living in the diaspora used the occasion to deliver a sobering message about the state of governance, democracy, and public welfare in their homeland. In a joint statement, they expressed deep...

Kenya, Uganda Begin Talks for Multinational Expressway

Government officials from Kenya and Uganda are expected to meet to discuss the funding of a multinational 193-kilometre expressway linking the two countries. According to sources privy to the information, leaders from the two East African partners...

UAP Old Mutual Rebrands to Old Mutual, Marking a New Era of Financial Wellness in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move that signals a new chapter in Uganda’s financial services landscape, UAP Old Mutual has officially rebranded to Old Mutual, aligning with a Group-wide transition that unifies all its operations across...

Uganda Red Cross Secretary General Honored with National Award on Independence Day

As Uganda celebrates its 63rd Independence Anniversary, the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is proud to announce that its Secretary General, Mr. Robert Kwesiga, has been honored with a prestigious national award by H.E. the President of the...

Uganda to host 15th EAC Parliament Games

Basalirwa and Santa address the press Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will host the 15th Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games from 05 to 15 December 2025, an event designed to strengthen regional...

Uganda elected onto International Organization for Standardization council

Eng. James Kasigwa Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa, has been elected as a Council member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for...

Impact of Case-based Learning on Critical Thinking in Clinical Decision-making Among Student Nurses of Kampala International University, Uganda

Introduction Nursing education is a crucial component of the health-care system that aims to produce competent, skilled, and compassionate nurses who can effectively contribute to patient care and address the diverse health-care needs of the...

Family pleads for release of two activists abducted in Uganda

Nicholas Oyoo and his colleague Bob Njagi.[Courtesy] The family of Nicholas Oyoo, a Kenyan human rights activist, is appealing to the Ugandan government to release him and his colleague Bob Njagi, who were allegedly abducted in Uganda last week....

Kiplimo wins Chicago marathon after blistering early pace

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo was on world record pace before slowing late on as he added the Chicago marathon to his growing list of achievements on Sunday. Kiplimo, who only started running the marathon this year and was second in London in April, was...