Tag Archives: Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda’s contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and raised between Mubende and Kampala, he represents a generation of artists redefining the boundaries between music, film and …

Kampala, Uganda | MELINA RAQUEL PLATAS | This was an odd election. On the one hand, the opposition seemed both weaker and more straight-jacketed than any election in decades. On the other hand, the brute force of the state suggested sincere concern about an electoral upset. No one seemed able …

PORT SUDAN, Sudan | Xinhua | In a scene where tears mingled with smiles, Port Sudan International Airport welcomed on Friday the first group of Sudanese refugees voluntarily returning from Uganda, nearly three years after war forced them to flee. The first flight carrying them, chartered by a non-governmental committee …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bittersweet reflection on a quarter-century of reconciliation, Justice Peter Onega, Chairperson of the Uganda Amnesty Commission (UAC), announced that more than 28,340 former combatants have been granted amnesty since the program’s inception in 2000. Justice Onega described a national transformation in which former rebels …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Week-long celebrations to mark His Royal Highness Kwar Adhola, Moses Stephen Owor’s 100th birthday, climax with a grand ceremony on Saturday at which Yoweri Kaguta T. Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, is expected to be the Chief Guest The centennial birthday celebrations are scheduled …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An initial consignment of 19, 200 doses of Lanacapavir, a six-monthly HIV prevention injection drug, has arrived in Uganda, marking a major milestone in the country’s HIV prevention efforts.  The arrival of the consignment donated by the Global Fund follows approval of the drug for …

Kampala, Uganda | Patricia AKANKWATSA | As Uganda’s nightlife continues to expand, attention is turning to a group of professionals whose influence stretches far beyond the bar counter. Bartenders often unseen architects of the drinking experience are increasingly recognised as tastemakers, brand ambassadors and custodians of responsible consumption. There is more to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is hosting a major UK and Indian business delegation this week, bringing new opportunities for investment and partnerships across key sectors. Invited by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja during her UK visit in October 2025, the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA) and the South …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union has assured Uganda that the trade and economic relations that exist will continue even when Uganda is finally declared a middle-income country. Ambassador Jan Sadek, the head of the EU Delegation in Uganda, says that when Uganda attains middle-income status, it …

  COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Throughout history, brave men and women have sought peace with their opponents. They showed courage, empathy, and a willingness to put the nation first. Sometimes, they choose to work with their enemies and turn them into partners. Ever since Yusuf Nsibambi and other politicians …