Speed on all roads adjacent to a school, church, hospital, market or business centre high human or vehicular interaction, is now limited to 30Kph.  ⚠Exceed the speed limit by 1–30km/h? That’ll cost you UGX 200,000. ⚠Go over by 30 km/h or more? Get ready to cough up UGX 600,000 …

The West African nation is shaking up its gold sector with bold reforms aimed at keeping more wealth at home. But can it sustain investor confidence while tightening the screws on foreign miners? SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Mali is playing a high-stakes game with its gold sector, shaking …

Bell Flavors amps up Soroti’s De Chillaz 2-year Street Jam Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Easter Sunday in Soroti was anything but sleepy, as Bell Flavors turned De Chillaz Lounge’s 2nd Anniversary Street Jam into an unforgettable celebration. The open-air street bash had revellers sipping on complimentary and discounted …

MADRID | Xinhua |  Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remains tight-lipped over his future at the club ahead of what could be a decisive week, with a La Liga game away to Getafe on Wednesday and the final of the Copa del Rey against FC Barcelona on Saturday. The press …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba, has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. Speaking during a meeting with Bishops and the organising committee of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations …

Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lux Primary and Secondary school in Labora Central village, Labora Sub-county in Omoro District has been closed following the gruesome murder of two girls from the school dormitory. The minors were reportedly murdered by unknown assailants who later set their bodies on fire between …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Open champion Joseph Regan Akena will be one of 47 golfers battling for honors in the inaugural President’s Cup at Lake Victoria Serena course at Kigo. The tournament, played in honor of the current Uganda Golf Union President Dr Jackson Were, tees off …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Kazoora, the former Kasahari County Member of Parliament disliked rank of major despite having been part of the National Resistance Army (NRA) fighters. John Kazoora’s only rank in the National Resistance Army was that of Major. He never got promoted even when the NRA …

  WUHAN | Xinhua |  China has made significant progress in vaccine development and immunization, marked by a growing portfolio of domestically produced vaccines and remarkable public health results. These achievements were highlighted at the 2025 National Vaccines and Health Conference, held over the weekend in Wuhan, capital of Hubei …

  Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has partnered with Certified Public Accountants (CPA) to promote agroforestry in the Busoga sub-region. Through the Buginyanya zonal agricultural research and development institute (Bugizardi) in Mayuge district, 31 farmer groups have been provided with durable eucalyptus trees, …