KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company distributing Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, continued its ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ campaign by rewarding 30 drivers in the fifth weekly draw. The event, held at the New Taxi Park on Friday, May 9th, 2025, saw winners receive prizes including Shell FuelSave …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | UAP Old Mutual Insurance has officially launched its new online motor and travel insurance portals, marking a significant step forward in its digital transformation strategy, it said on May 14. These platforms are designed to streamline the insurance purchase process and offer customers a …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has handed over 50.55 Billion Shillings, being 2 percent of its gross annual revenue, to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). This is part of the telecommunications company’s obligations under Section 3(g) of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013, which mandates UCC to create …

GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu City authorities have launched a major operation to replace faulty and outdated streetlights across the city, in a move aimed at improving urban safety and enhancing nighttime business. Christopher Balmoi Omara, Gulu City Engineer, revealed that the first phase of the replacement targets …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Days after his election, a wave of misinformation has emerged across social media and various news outlets, falsely linking Pope Leo XIV to Uganda with claims of his past visits and stays in the country. These speculations have confused the public, especially given the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport in coordination with Uganda Police’s Directorate of Traffic, have resolved to suspend YY Bus operations for 15 days following a series of serious accidents linked to reckless driving. State Minister for Works, Byabakama Fred says during the suspension, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has removed 958,336 individuals from its registers following the recently concluded village-level party structure elections. Speaking to journalists at the NRM headquarters in Kampala on Monday, the party’s Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, confirmed the cleanup was …

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Cyril Ramphosa of South Africa met for the first time in Abidjan months after their open quarrel following the escalation of the conflict in DRC. The two leaders sat at the same panel discussion at the ongoing …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed reports suggesting that former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, has been forced into early retirement by the army leadership. Speculation has been rife since Lt Gen Elwelu’s name appeared on the list of …

LONDON, UK | TASS | European countries are poised to strengthen Ukraine’s armed forces and replenish its arsenals, a group of European foreign ministers said in a joint statement. “We agreed to work with Ukraine on initiatives to strengthen Ukraine’s armed forces, restock munitions and equipment, and further enhance industrial …