COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | On Sunday, August 18, residents of Lwengo district gathered for a thanksgiving service. The Nile Post, an online news website, reported that the residents of Lwengo were particularly jubilant that Sunday. They were thankful for the release of their Member of Parliament (MP), Cissy Namujju, …

Kampala, Uganda | SPECIAL FEATURE |  Beyond the familiar foes Ugandans face such as malaria, HIV, and AIDS, a common but invisible enemy, cancer, has been on the prowl, silently stalking and slowly but steadily killing many. Cancer comes in different types as many as the drugs one must take …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka was buzzing with energy over the weekend as revellers joined in on the Laga Swagga activation, a highlight of UBL’s nationwide campaign aimed at rewarding loyal consumers of iconic brands like Uganda Waragi Premium, Coconut, Lemon and Ginger, V&A, Bond 7, and Gilbeys.  …

  Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Peter’s Church of Uganda Primary School, located in Nantabulirwa, Mukono Municipality, is seeking sh700 million to construct four classrooms that will ease the current congestion. The school located within Namanve Industrial Park, currently accommodates over 1,000 learners but it is struggling with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A devastating fire that ravaged the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation’s (UBC) Kololo Summit View Tower last week has left more questions than answers. While officials attribute the blaze to a lightning strike, experts and insiders are pointing to a more complex web of causes, including …

Lessons from Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT TEAM | Until 2017, the Koshe Landfill on the edge of the Ethiopian capital,Addis Ababa, was just like the Kiteezi Garbage dumpsite on the northern edge of Kampala City. On a typical day, several trucks carrying waste from the city would …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been beefed up in Kasese district ahead of the third edition of the Rwenzori Theluji Festival.  This year’s festival will take place on Saturday starting with the marathon. The festival is a showcase of the uniqueness of biodiversity in and around Kasese. The …

Uganda Breweries Limited announces price reduction on Pilsner Lager Port Bell – Luzira , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced a price reduction on one of its iconic beer brand, Pilsner Lager. Starting today, the favourite local beer will be sold at a recommended retail price …

TECH NEWS | THE INDEPENDENT | Excitement is building as Talkio Mobile, Uganda’s latest Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), gears up for its highly anticipated launch. Promising a blend of innovation and disruption, Talkio Mobile aims to shake up the telecommunications landscape in Uganda, with whispers circulating that the launch …

COMMENT | NANCY QIAN |  Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 US presidential race remains one of the biggest stories of the year. Criticized for his June debate performance and showing clear signs of aging, the 81-year-old president finally acknowledged what the polls were showing and handed the reins to …