COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Seasoned politician and Democratic Party (DP) President who is also the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, in one of his philosophical and witty remarks, described leading Uganda as being as tough as riding a mad tiger. Meaning you have to be very …

As Uganda’s pension sector expands in scale, complexity, and strategic importance, the conversation around coverage, innovation, and long-term sustainability has never been more urgent. With assets now exceeding UGX 30 trillion and new schemes emerging to serve both formal and informal workers, the industry is undergoing a quiet but decisive …

  Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Katogo golfers from Entebbe Club beat Hole Out to win the Katogo Match Play Challenge on Saturday. Katogo, a group of golfers based at East Africa’s oldest golf club, edged the visiting team, mostly from Uganda Golf Club and other clubs, by a …

COMMENT | ERIK SOLHEIM | Dominate the Americas, respect China, undermine Europe, ignore India, retreat from the Middle East, don’t give a damn for Africa. These are the true headlines of the new US National Security Strategy released this week. The strategy is the first official US acknowledgement that the US …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to establish an industrial park in the Tooro sub-region as he campaigned in Fort Portal City Saturday, placing industrial development at the centre of his message to residents of both Kabarole District and Fort Portal City. Addressing a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  True craft demands passion, precision, and a respect for foundation. This was the overall vibe on Friday evening as Bond 7 joined the hip hop community to celebrate the best and the very bonds that unite at the 8th edition of the UG Hip Hop …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has awarded Sauti Plus the “Best Not-for-profit Campaign” for its social marketing campaign themed ‘Omanyi Okuwuga’ which aims at raising awareness around drowning prevention. PRAU presented the award to Sauti Plus, a social behavioural change marketing and …

Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | MAM Telecom Ltd, a Kampala-based fintech solving mobile money float shortages, has been accepted into FasterCapital’s prestigious EquityPilot acceleration program. The partnership will support MAM Telecom in raising a $5 million seed round to launch East Africa’s first 24/7 digital float liquidity platform. Uganda’s …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   President Yoweri Museveni has pledged major transport infrastructure projects for Kasese District, including a new airport and a Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line, as part of his broader plan to boost tourism, trade, and connectivity in the Rwenzori region. Speaking to residents during a …

Kitagwenda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Bruhan Sserunga, the father of presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa, has urged the people of Kitagwenda to vote for President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming elections. Speaking at Museveni’s campaign rally on Saturday, Sserunga thanked the President for providing him a package under the civilian …