NEWS

EACOP Ltd announces the closing of the first financing tranche for the East African crude oil pipeline project Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | EACOP, the company in charge of the construction and future operation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project from Kabaale in Uganda to …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least six people including two minors were killed by floods following the heavy downpour in Kampala. Wednesday’s downpour also left hundreds of travellers stranded due to flooded and impassable roads. The rain that lasted hours started in the wee hours cutting off several …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of women from the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) have alleged that they have been subjected to sexual abuse on multiple occasions while facing violent arrests. This revelation came during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Makerere Kavule, the NUP …

‘Embrace Digital Marketing and Networking to Promote your Business’ Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is not too late for women in Lira City to grasp digital marketing tools to help enhance their businesses, an expert has advised. “The youth you see here are beating you in selling their …

Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Labour, Esther Anyakun, on Tuesday ordered the closure of the GM Sugar Factory in Buikwe following reports of three worker deaths on duty. Leading a team from the Labour Ministry, Anyakun stated that available reports indicate that two casual …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kawempe North MP, Erias Nalukoola has asked Speaker Among to accord him some substantial time on the Order Paper to articulate the predicament in Kawempe North. He asked he be given an opportunity to inform the nation of the issues affecting Kawempe North. Photo …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Emmanuel Ssekasanvu, a top nephrologist or specialist in Kidney care in Uganda. Ask him about Kidney care either at a public or private hospitals, his answer is spot on. “It is time to perfect our practice. For those things we have been doing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to promote culture, the iKON Awards have adopted traditional attire as the official dress code for the highly anticipated 3rd edition of 2025 due March 29.  Under the theme, ‘Back to the Roots’, all guests including nominees, VIPs will don traditional outfits …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | As country gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) is seeking Shs157 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year budget to cater for recruitment of probation police constables (PPCs). Uganda is slated to hold general elections in January 2026 and …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has said that the country will not be crippled by the absence of American foreign aid. Museveni wondered why he should be concerned over American  assistance like many Africans. According to Museveni,  Ugandans won’t die because of lack of the aid but …