Kampala Businessman applauds authorities for fast-track number plate replacement Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Kampala businessman has commended the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) department under the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Police Force for swiftly facilitating the replacement of his stolen number plates after he …

CAIRO | Xinhua |  Following the U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran that began on Saturday, global attention has turned to the Strait of Hormuz, particularly after Iran warned it could disrupt transit through this vital waterway in retaliation, sending shockwaves through international markets. What makes the strait so vital? Has …

More than half of intra-African travel still requires visas before departure – slowing intra-continental trade Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation …

The board of directors proposed a final dividend of Shs 199 per share, down 5% from Shs 210 in 2024, payable July 31 to shareholders on record as of July 24 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | British American Tobacco Uganda Ltd. saw gross revenue fall 18% in the 2025 …

  Analysts say Museveni-Dagalo meeting has created ‘political normalisation of RSF’ Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda’s mediation role on Sudan, which has been locked in a civil war for almost three years, has caused consternation among those watching the conflict and hoping for a peaceful resolution. Last November, President …

  VICTORIA CUP WINNERS 🟢 2016 – Kenya 🟢 2017 – Kenya 🟢 2018 – Kenya 🟢 2019 – Uganda 🟢 2020-2021 – Not held due to COVID-19 🟢 2022 – Kenya 🟢 2023 – Not held due to technicalities 🟢 2024 – Stalemate (Kenya retains title) 🟢 2025 – …

  Bold new flavorful rum hits the Ugandan market Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The iconic Captain Morgan rum has introduced a new Captain Morgan variant called ‘Morgan Muck Pit Melon Splash’, whose unique flavor profile will expand its offering to cater to new occasions and evolving consumer trends. …

COMMENT | Cindy Hannah Kukunda | One question has dominated social media and daily conversations in Uganda for the longest time: ‘Is his money our money?’. What began as a debate about daily spending and traditional gender roles has shifted to financial security. For generations, the financial script was simple: …

New indigenous cloud platform delivers secure, affordable, and locally hosted infrastructure, empowering innovators, enterprises, and government to accelerate Uganda’s digital transformation Namanve, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has marked a historic milestone in its digital transformation journey with the official launch of ABQ Cloud, the country’s indigenous sovereign cloud ecosystem, …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A delegation from the European Tour Group is in Fort Portal as part of an eight-day fact-finding mission aimed at assessing Uganda’s golf courses and the tourism potential surrounding them. The visit, organized in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Airlines and …