Ugandans are beginning to enjoy better roads in Kampala as the ongoing road construction advances. COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Yes. We may still encounter some road challenges in certain parts of Kampala, especially downtown, but I am now encouraged by recent road reconstruction efforts there. Many of the roads that …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | On March 8th, Uganda will celebrate International Women’s Day, focusing on the theme “Scaling Up Investment to Accelerate Access to Justice for All Women and Girls in Uganda”. The global theme is ‘Give to Gain’, encouraging support for gender equality through contributions. This year’s theme emphasises …
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For a toll system to succeed in Kampala, public transportation must be improved by increasing bus frequency and reliability, improving road conditions, and expanding routes to underserved areas. COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | City tolls are fees charged for entering specific parts of the city to decrease traffic, reduce pollution, and …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Four days ago, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exam results, marking its second release under the competency-based curriculum. These results not only indicate a shift in educational assessment but also reflect the new grading system introduced with …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | With results of PLE now out, I urge parents that are planning secondary school life for their children to consider Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs that admit students directly from Primary Seven. Learners who enrol in community polytechnics can actually earn an O-level equivalent …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | In Uganda’s just-concluded 2026 general elections, many prominent politicians, including long-serving lawmakers and key cabinet members, were voted out nationwide as voters chose new representatives over established figures. This event signalled a major upheaval in Parliament since the introduction of multiparty politics in 2005. The …
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President Museveni’s legacy of restoring peace and stability in Uganda and the region COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | President Yoweri Museveni’s attempts to bring stability and lasting peace back to Uganda are a clear example of his legacy. After the country gained independence in 1962 and struggled to get going for …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | It is essential to ensure a peaceful election process as we approach January 15th, the election day, because life must go on after the votes are counted. Politics often divides people and fuels hostility for no good reason. One musician sang, “Tugende tulonde naye tulonde mudembe obululu …
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Kampala, Uganda | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | In just 34 days, Uganda will hold a general election. As the country approaches the polls scheduled for January 15, 2026, focus will turn to the Biometric Voter Verification Kit that will be used to confirm voters’ identities. The Biometric Voter Verification Kit (BVVK) is …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | A week ago, Uganda hosted its first Africa Industrialization Week, attracting over 40 countries and 450 participants to the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort to discuss issues related to industrialization of the continent. The launch of the inaugural Africa Industrialization Week in Uganda coincides with a period …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
