BEIJING | Xinhua |  The Central Party Literature Press has published a new collection of articles on studying Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The new collection, compiled by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a powerful convergence that placed Indigenous knowledge at the heart of Africa’s development agenda, the African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN), in collaboration with Carleton University and the Mastercard Foundation, has hosted the maiden Annual International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Restorative …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in the country, recently celebrated another 30 drivers as part of its ongoing “Omunene W’ekkubo” campaign. This marks the sixth week of the initiative, which recognizes the vital role drivers play in connecting Uganda. …

COMMENT | INNOCENT B. NATUKUNDA | As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, the atmosphere is increasingly tainted by a disturbing surge in abductions and illegal arrests, particularly of opposition members and youth activists. These practices are not only a direct affront to human rights and civil liberties but …

Ministry of foreign affairs  and Uganda Breweries and ink partnership to supply UBL products to Uganda’s missions abroad Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has signed a 5-year MoU with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to supply Ugandan missions abroad with Uganda’s iconic gin, Uganda Waragi, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MARU Credit, a leading Tier IV financial institution, has announced an exciting back-to-school campaign that will see customers and parents win free school fees for a year. The “Back-to-School With MARU” campaign will see customers and parents who take out affordable school fees loans, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 1st Uganda-China Coffee Awareness Tour, which began on May 12, 2025, officially concluded today with a landmark event—the inaugural Uganda-China Coffee Trade and Investment Meeting. The tour, hailed as a transformative engagement, has strengthened bilateral cooperation and opened new avenues for trade and …

House passes Bill on military-related offences Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has passed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025, that will see civilians tried in the court martial. The bill introduces sweeping reforms to the military justice system, restructures health services for armed forces personnel, and …

LONDON | Xinhua |  The British government last week unveiled one of the most sweeping overhauls of immigration policy in decades, in a move analysts believe was driven by the significant gains made by the right-wing Reform UK party in recent local elections. The Labour government’s Immigration White Paper, released …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025 is set to sail through parliament, with legislators okaying civilians to be tried in military courts. The bill seeks to amend the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Act to streamline the composition of the organs and structures …