The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price

  COMMENT |  ELIJAH TUMUSIIME | In an increasingly digital world, the ability to leverage technology for socio-economic growth is paramount. For decision-makers in developing nations, Uganda’s journey in ICT and telecommunications provides not only inspiration but also practical lessons. The transition from limited connectivity to a vibrant digital landscape …

NEW YORK, the United States | TASS & XINHUA | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has started to publish materials from the case of Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of corrupting minors and later committed suicide. A trove of records from the files related to late financier Jeffrey Epstein …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda enters the festive season, many consumers are looking for ways to shop, celebrate, and meet last-minute needs without braving congested streets. In a write-up shared on December 19, Glovo Uganda highlighted how its platform has quietly transformed the way Ugandans access goods and …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The Premier League will be different this year with no traditional Boxing Day fixtures on December 26 but the calendar falls in such a way that the competition can fall weekend to weekend without any change in rhythm over the holiday season. The round of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   Uganda’s official manufacturer of new number plates, together with Spiro Uganda have rewarded a lucky boda owner of the 200,026th new number plate at a special ceremony held at the Spiro Bond Site in Kampala. The Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) confirms that it will …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has commenced the exercise of issuing Voter Location Slips (VLS) to voters across the country to enable them to conveniently locate their respective polling stations on polling day. The issuance exercise commenced on 15th December 2025, and will be concluded …

🟥 Did you know? A valid vote requires one clear mark only, either a tick (✓) or a thumbprint, next to your preferred candidate.   Share on: WhatsApp

KAMPALA, UGANDA | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is entering a new phase, with rapidly growing foreign direct investment, rising exports, and expanded commitments in manufacturing. Government-backed initiatives and structured business forums, such as the Uganda–UAE Business Forum, have created platforms for investors …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Zeus The Agency has marked six years of operation with major regional accolades in Uganda and Kenya, underscoring its growing influence in East Africa’s creative and marketing industry. In 2025, the agency received the Advertising Campaign of the Year award at the UMEA …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Node Group Consult has been named Rising Agency of the Year at the fifth anniversary of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS), held at the Serena Hotel in Kampala on December 11, 2025. The agency’s winning entry highlighted its approach to innovation, problem solving, …