Rwampara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent announcement of 2025 UCE results was filled with excitement and curiosity for many candidates. However, for Bernard Mperierwe, a 19-year-old student at Ndeija Peas High School in Rwampara District, the day began like any other. He was busy in his family garden, determined to …
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But it’s not just age that affects male fertility COMMENT | THERESA LARKIN | When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to fall pregnant before a certain age. It’s linked to the decline in eggs (ova) and fertility as females age. But …
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The exact number remains unclear, as Nairobi maintains that none of them travelled through official channels Nairobi, Kenya | AGENCIES | Kenya says it will talk to Russia over growing reports that its citizens are being recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine. Speaking to the …
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Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited has officially launched a 10 day digital skills training program jointly aimed at introducing the Buhuka community primary students to computers and digital technology at a young age. This aims to equip learners and community members with the skills needed to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two years ago, Jessica Muteteri’s salon business was on life support. Rent arrears loomed, utility bills piled up like stormy clouds and staff wages tightened around her enterprise “like a chokehold”, she recalls. The glow of entrepreneurship had dimmed into a daily struggle …
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Technology Driving a New Era at the Uganda Police Force Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over the past few years, reforms anchored in innovation have begun to yield measurable improvements for Uganda Police in traffic management, crime detection, service delivery and institutional efficiency. The Uganda Police Force is steadily …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Valentine’s night at the Entebbe Golf Club transformed into an unforgettable fusion of sport and spectacle as the Stanbic Matchplay Challenge kicked off with high-octane action on the greens and an even higher tempo at the 19th hole. The highlight of the night was …
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SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison on charges of insurrection stemming from his declaration of emergency martial law, live footage showed Thursday. The Seoul Central District Court delivered its ruling, which was broadcast live to the public, saying …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Johnnie Walker Blue Label has unveiled its 2026 Lunar New Year Limited Edition Bottle in Uganda, marking the start of the Chinese New Year celebrations with a luxury release that blends cultural storytelling, high-end design, and whisky craftsmanship. The 2026 edition, themed around the Year …
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AFRICA is one of the fastest-growing betting markets in the world. A young, mobile-first audience has made betting part of everyday digital life. With this rapid expansion comes responsibility. Player protection has become a central topic for the global betting industry. Operators are rethinking how to balance growth, safety, and …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
