KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | For Ugandans seeking a reliable and technologically advanced SUV, a brand-new Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid represents a sound investment, according to CFAO Mobility. While the allure of a used “premium” vehicle may be tempting, the benefits of a new Grand Vitara far outweigh the perceived …

Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has received the prestigious Best Partnership Award for 2024 at the annual Vivo Energy Group Awards in Cape Town, South Africa, for its impactful “Fuelling Hope” blood donation initiative. This award recognises the program’s strong collaboration with the Uganda Blood …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If you asked Ugandans, “What is Suriname?” most would likely give incorrect answers. Suriname is a country. Located 9,804 km from Uganda, on the northeastern coast of South America in the Amazon region, Suriname is known for its vast tropical rainforests and widespread illegal gold …

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 500 children whose families were evicted from their ancestral land in Kasonga Parish, Kyangwali Sub-county, Kikuube District, are unable to access education. The children and their parents were evicted in September 2013 from Bukinda A and B, Bukinda 2, Kavule, Bwizibwera A and …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Poor soil nutrition and wildfires are hindering coffee production in the Acholi Sub-region. This is according to findings by Ribbo Coffee, a social enterprise. The social enterprise which currently works with over 550 coffee farmers in Lango and Acholi Sub-region says, farmers need to …

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners has drawn wide concerns that it could trigger a trade war and dim the global economic outlook. Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum directing his administration to determine “the equivalent of a …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persons Living with HIV in Mbale Seek Inclusion in Parishiving with HIV in Mbale District are calling for their inclusion in the ongoing implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme, citing challenges in accessing the funds meant to support income-generating activities. Speaking during …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans dismissing disease outbreak announcements as alarmist are fatigued with epidemics, Dr. Richard Kabanda, the Commissioner for Health Promotion and Education, has said. On January 30, 2025, the Ministry of Health announced an Ebola Sudan virus outbreak after a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has issued a warning about a new modus operandi being used by criminals posing as bank customers to identify and track individuals withdrawing substantial amounts of cash. There has been a rise in robberies targeting bank clients who have withdrawn large …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) is embarking on an initiative to raise USD 1 million to empower teachers in Muslim-founded primary schools to obtain degrees by 2030.  This ambitious campaign aims to meet the urgent need for teachers to obtain bachelor’s degrees, aligning with …