Osaka, Japan | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has marked its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing the country’s culture, innovation, and investment potential. The celebrations were led by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja highlighted Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy. The plan aims to expand the economy from USD 61.3 billion today to USD 500 billion …
Read More »More flavor, more vibes as Bell Obafest returns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager has officially announced the Bell ObaFest 2025 edition, a nationwide celebration designed to immerse festivalgoers in the vibes, fun, food, music, beer, and an unprecedented showcase of Uganda’s unique cultural identity. This year, the festival is a cultural journey bringing communities together in …
Read More »Freedom’s Mirage: Why Uganda’s Independence Day remains a hollow promise!
We must measure independence not by the colour of the flag but by the quality of the citizen’s life. If liberty does not translate into health, education, dignity, and justice, then our sovereignty is a hollow promise. COMMENT | ALEX ATWEMEREIREHO | On the eve of October 9, when Uganda …
Read More »Plascon shines at 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, showcases innovation and industry leadership
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plascon Uganda has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation and industrial excellence with a strong showing at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) 2025, organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) under the theme “Sustainable Industrialization for Inclusive Growth, Employment and Wealth Creation.” The annual trade …
Read More »Nigerian scientist who chose Africa over Europe made UN history
At 34, Adedoyin Adeleke could have chosen a comfortable life in Europe. Instead, he packed his bags, returned to Nigeria, and started tinkering with waste, energy, and youth projects. Now 36, he’s the first African selected by the UN to help shape the world’s roadmap for sustainable development. SPECIAL REPORT …
Read More »New bill to curb quack HR officers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To restore professionalism and discipline in managing Uganda’s workforce, Members of Parliament have endorsed tough penalties against unqualified and unlicensed human resource (HR) practitioners. The proposals are among many others contained in the Human Resource Management Professionals Bill, 2025, introduced by Workers’ MP, Margaret …
Read More »TREES: Equity Bank gives St Julian SSS Environmental Club big boost
Equity Sowing seeds of Impact Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As early as 4:30am, Divine Kobusigye, the Senior Five Mobiliser at St Julian Secondary School, was already dressed in her sparkling, well-pressed white shirt and kaaki skirt. She was beaming with a sheepish smile and couldn’t wait for the day …
Read More »Umukuuka launches Equity Bank drive to plant 60,000 trees in Bugisu
Equity Bank bank has set aside Sh60million to plant 60,000 trees across Bugisu subregion by end of 2026. Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda in partnership with the Umukuuka wa Bugisu Sir Jude Mike Mudoma, the cultural leader of the Bamasaba, together with Gro Foundation, has launched a …
Read More »Freshness and new potential for creativity at AKA gallery
The five artists in the group show Artistic Vision of Uganda explore different styles in painting as they tackle themes in their immediate surroundings and of personal experience ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | An exhibition of works by young artists is always full of surprises. Firstly, their art is …
Read More »License to Watch: How Uganda’s digital number plates became spy tools
A Russian Company, a Chinese Network, and Uganda’s Surveillance State NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Kampala’s bustling streets now hold a new kind of gaze: the state’s watchful eye, embedded in every vehicle. Uganda’s Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), featuring mandatory digital number plates, is sold as a …
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