Eight Medical Interns, Health Workers Granted Bail Over Protest   Kampala, Uganda | URN | Eight medical interns and health workers arrested during a protest over the non-payment of medical interns have been granted bail by the Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court. Grade One Magistrate Rophine Acayo on Monday granted each …

  Jinja, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Bugweri opened their MTN Busoga Masaza Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over hosts Busiki on Saturday, spoiling a festive homecoming for thousands of supporters who gathered at Kaiti Primary School in Namutumba. Ali Kiyemba scored the decisive goal with a second-half header …

  Uganda’s Investment Prospects Strengthen as Oil, Coffee and Industrialisation Drive Growth   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda’s improving macroeconomic stability, stronger foreign exchange reserves and anticipated oil production are enhancing the country’s prospects as an investment destination, with economic growth expected to accelerate as commercial oil production …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Centenary Bank has called for greater awareness, early cancer screening and stronger community action as the Rotary Cancer Run campaign gains momentum ahead of this year’s race. Speaking at a recent Rotary Cancer Run activation held at St Francis Nsambya Hospital, Centenary Bank Managing …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of the Uganda taxi industry aim to emulate their boda boda counterparts by introducing electric vehicles (EVs) across the country. The chairman of the union of taxi operators and drivers in Uganda, Hajji Rashid Ssekindi has told over 300 delegates from across the …

  Kampala, Uganda | The Independent |  Ambassador Adonia Ayebare has formally assumed office as minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda. This follows his swearing-in ceremony held 11th August 2026, at State House, Entebbe, where he subscribed to the Oaths of Allegiance and of Minister before  President Yoweri Museveni. At a …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has reported a strong 2025 performance, with increased financing supporting private sector expansion, job creation and growth in productive capacity. The development finance institution disbursed Shs502.2 billion during the year, a 29% increase from 2024, while total assets rose …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For many Ugandan businesses, the biggest obstacle to acquiring a new vehicle or productive asset is not the need for one, but the affordability of making a large upfront investment. A new partnership between ICEA LION General Insurance, dfcu Bank and Double Q …

Believe it or not, but the infamous 10,000 steps a day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory     SPECIAL FEATURE | HUNTER BENNETT | You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. This magic number feels like a medical rule, …

Tanzania has a blueprint to grow its economy tenfold by 2050, but faces multiple entrenched challenges if it is to prove realistic   NEWS ANALYSIS | LENNOX YIEKE |  Tanzania has set its sights on becoming a $1 trillion, upper‑middle‑income economy by mid-century. Under a long‑term plan known as Vision …