New ministers, old questions, and Uganda’s unfinished state-building project. COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | It is to the late John Nagenda (RIP) that I owe my introduction to Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, an intriguing literary figure of 19th-century France. From his modest but enduring body of work emerged one …
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Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | In-form Joseph Cwinyaai and top lady golfer Martha Babirye claimed the titles at the NCBA Bank Golf Series at Uganda Golf Club on Saturday. Cwinyaai returned an impressive 2 under par 70 to beat a huge field of 220 golfers while Martha Babirye, …
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New planes expected to open up long-planned routes in Africa, Europe and Asia Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to the purchase of ten Boeing jets as it seeks to expand its international footprint and position …
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The government unveiled a record Shs84.4 trillion spending plan; Ordinary people to shoulder costs through pricier fuel, sugar and secondhand apparel COVER STORY | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s national budget for financial year 2026/27 marks a clear shift in economic emphasis, moving from a broad-based wealth creation agenda …
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Kabaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda expects to receive the completed first phase of Kabalega International Airport by the end of July, marking a major milestone in the country’s ambitious aviation infrastructure programme. Speaking at the 53rd Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Board Air Services Licensing Committee meeting …
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KCB Bank Uganda Invests in Students Through Financial Literacy, School Safety, and Sustainability Initiative at Kololo Secondary School Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has reinforced its commitment to sustainable community development through a comprehensive initiative at Kololo Secondary School, aimed at equipping students with the tools, …
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Concerns growing over the privacy, security, and sovereignty of Ugandans’ health data NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | A new report by Human Rights Watch has renewed scrutiny of a new generation of health cooperation agreements between the United States and African governments, raising concerns about data-sharing provisions, pathogen …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda has marked World Blood Donor Day 2026 with renewed calls for voluntary blood donation and stronger partnerships to ensure a safe and reliable blood supply, particularly for mothers facing life-threatening childbirth complications. The commemoration, held under the global slogan “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. …
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COMMENT | OBED K. KATUREEBE | It is now public information that the government of Uganda is going to deploy our medical experts to the DR Congo to combat the Ebola scourge that is devastating people in eastern DR Congo. According to Dr Daniel Kyabayinze, who is the Director of …
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Fresh off a top five finish in the CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge, Suubi Nsubuga is turning a passion for responsible investment into a career in wealth management. Ontario, Canada | Suubi Nsubuga, 22, left Uganda four years ago to study mathematical economics at Trent University and has become …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
