Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patro Uganda, a fast-rising digital media platform, is establishing itself as a key player in Uganda’s online news landscape. The platform, which focuses on entertainment, celebrity gossip, sports, politics, and global affairs, has strategically positioned itself to engage Uganda’s youth- majority population, with 75% …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The physical plan of Kampala City can be improved, the Executive Director, National Planning Authority, Dr Joseph Muvawala, has said. He, however, cautioned that the improvement will not be optimal due to the unplanned infrastructure development in the city. Muvawala made the remarks while …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The taxman has in recent months been smiling all the way to bank after surpassing the monthly collection targets on the backdrop of a crackdown on middlemen in customs operations, the Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Johnson Musinguzi, has revealed. Musinguzi said the …

How SchoolPay is driving Uganda’s education finance revolution Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Uganda’s education sector stands at a crossroads. Financing shortfalls, learning poverty, and the lingering scars of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to undermine the promise of quality education. At the heart of these challenges lies a pressing question: …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Olympic gold medalist Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda will also miss the 2025 World Athletics Championship to take place in Tokyo, Japan. Kiplimo joins two-time Olympic gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei who announced last week that he will miss the world event. “Cheptegei and Kiplimo will miss …

OPINION | George Mubiru | Uganda’s healthcare system has made notable progress over the years, but it continues to face significant challenges, especially in rural areas. Many public health facilities remain under- resourced, often struggling with shortages of essential medicines, limited diagnostic equipment, and inadequate staffing to handle the growing demand …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited, Uganda’s manufacturer of roofing solutions, has been named Uganda’s most trusted roofing brand after winning the prestigious Best Excellence and Best Roofing Sheets Brand award at the People’s Choice Awards 2025. This recognition reflects the company’s strong consumer admiration, leadership in the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The enactment of the Uganda Land Commission Bill will allow the entity fully to implement its mandate, officials from the Uganda Land Commission (ULC) have told Members of Parliament. Walter Pade, the ULC Principal Planning Officer made the peach while appearing before the Committee …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has obtained clearance from the Solicitor General to commence decommissioning and repurposing of the Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso District following its tragic collapse in 2024. The process will involve cutting and stabilisation of steep waste slopes, pollution management, …

GOMA, DR Congo | Xinhua | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to pursue the peace process under Qatari mediation, despite ongoing differences with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). At a press conference in Goma, the capital of North …