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 …

Participation is secured, but profitability and prudence remain under scrutiny Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | For more than 50 years, Uganda depended on its eastern neighbour, Kenya, to transport the fuel that powers its economy, but had little influence over the infrastructure and pricing decisions shaping that supply. That dynamic …

Institutional vs Community Clubs, Magogo Right this time! COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | Football in Uganda naturally attracts passionate and organic support. Despite this deep connection with fans, the game has been struggling for nearly two decades as match attendance continues to dwindle, especially in the Uganda Premier League and the Big …

    How the current conflict in the Middle East is reordering the world and may risk a dangerous escalation THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | The joint USA-Israel attack on Iran has set the Middle East on fire and risks a global conflict of unimaginable proportions. It is …

Despite laws in place, predictable emergencies are still being exploited, revealing gaps in planning and accountability Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | In Uganda, disasters ranging from seasonal floods, landslides, to public health emergencies—rarely spare ordinary citizens. Families displaced by floods can spend weeks in makeshift shelters, while overstretched health facilities …

ENTERTAINMENT | THE INDEPENDENT | One simply must whisper about the evening that has set Kampala society abuzz. A soirée of such elegance that drew the ladies of the ton to the house of Cleave, inspired by the distinguished Tanqueray touch. The rooftop at the Cleave residence was a vision …