Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Internet use has been reported to be rising rapidly in Uganda since 2021 with citizens’ main uses being social purposes, engaging with social media platforms, watching news, and research.This is according to the latest report released by Twaweza, an East African-wide non-governmental organization that tracks …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines is “moving closer to profitability” as revenue targets are in sight, but focus is on network and fleet expansion, according to management. The year 2024 has been busy for the five-year old flier opening up new routes both domestic and international, including Abuja, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on the church and Christians to take proactive steps in safeguarding children, as he responded to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Welby resigned following …

The judge also agreed with Jomayi that there is a likelihood that his appeal would succeed because according to him, it raises triable issues Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal Judge Christopher Gashirabake has issued an order stopping NC Bank Limited from starting the process of winding …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan female athletes have asked the Uganda Athletics Federation to train and recruit more female coaches.  Currently, there is one national female coach, Grace Chesang. Peruth Chemutai, the 2024 Paris silver medalist in the 3000-meter steeplechase, expresses a need to have more female coaches to specifically …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A crackdown on the growing menace of identity theft, phone theft and flashing fraud has resulted in the arrest and prosecution of five men. The five men—Nelson Mukisa, Benjamin Ssekamatte, Umaru Nsubuga, Martin Michele, and Joseph Kyakuwa (both phone technicians)—were held at Kiira Road Police …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Youth Empowerment in Agripreneurship Program (YEAP), a presidential initiative approved in May 2024, is set to empower 100 young people in agribusiness across the Teso region. This program, focused on leveraging science, technology, and innovation, is a partnership designed to boost youth involvement …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday grilled Swaib Balaba, Kisoro district Chief Administrative Officer over the sorry state of roads in the district. Museveni was in Kisoro to campaign for Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer for Kisoro District Woman Member …

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has strongly criticized individuals promoting sectarianism based on religion and tribe in Kisoro District, labeling them as enemies of Uganda. The president made this statement on Tuesday afternoon while campaigning for Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate for the …

Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two SACCOs in Namisindwa district have not received the third phase of Parish Development Model-PDM funds worth 200 Million Shillings. The affected SACCOs are Butiru PDM SACCO located at Bukhabusi Sub County and Burumba PDM SAACO in Bukhaweka town council. Robert Nawubela,  a member …