Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The government is planning major reform that could eliminate the role of middlemen and car agents in Uganda’s motor vehicle registration process as officials move to curb delays, hidden charges and alleged exploitation of motorists. The proposed changes emerged during a high-level meeting convened by …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Recently, there have been increasing calls on the government of Uganda to intervene directly into the petroleum market including by way of setting caps to control prices products. This comes as fuel prices continue skyrocketing over the last two months in response response global supply …
Read More »Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced its sponsorship of the first-ever performance by Jamaican dancehall queen Spice in Uganda. The concert, organised by Africa One Ltd, will take place on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at Lugogo Cricket Oval Kampala and is the headline …
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NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The contentious Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 was passed in Parliament on Tuesday night after nearly seven hours of heated debate. It capped a legislative process completed in just 20 days, an unusually rapid timeline that has triggered scrutiny over Parliament’s constitutional oversight role. The passage …
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COMMENT | GYAGENDA SEMAKULA ZIKUSOOKA SSAJJABBI | As a critic of Uganda’s criminal justice system, the recently concluded proceedings in the Okello Onyum matter, presided over by Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, present a compelling case study at the intersection of criminal adjudication, judicial temperament, and public confidence in the administration …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s transition to renewable energy and electric mobility is gaining momentum, but the journey is not without challenges. Despite the growing adoption of solar power and electric motorcycles, the country faces a critical shortage of skilled technicians, limited public awareness, and policy gaps that threaten …
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Divisions Deepen as Parliament Braces for Sovereignty Bill Showdown Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament faces a defining and potentially divisive moment as lawmakers prepare to debate and vote on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, amid deepening political fractures, procedural disputes, and unexpected signals of caution from President Yoweri …
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Inside a landmark case that tested Uganda’s mobile courts, judicial independence, and the legal threshold for the ultimate sentence COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | On the morning of April 2, 2026, what began as an ordinary school day at a modest childcare centre on the southeastern outskirts of Kampala …
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Pilsner celebrates the Bold Spirit of the East at 5th Kadodi Karnival Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | The rhythmic pulse of Kadodi drums echoed through the UMA Showgrounds as the 5th edition of the Kadodi Karnival took place on Saturday. Under the theme of “Innovating Tradition”, the grounds became …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has deployed a fleet of locally manufactured electric buses in the capital, Kampala, marking a significant step toward cleaner urban transport, officials said. E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd., a subsidiary of the state-owned Kiira Motors Corporation, announced in a statement on Monday that it officially …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
