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A bus driver’s tale of plying the Kampala-Gulu highway COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | A long-haul bus rolls into Namayiba Bus Terminal in downtown Kampala from the northwesten city of Arua. The driver, who requests anonymity for fear of repercussions from bus companies and authorities, has just completed a grueling …

Doha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Vincent Waiswa Bagiire has reaffirmed Uganda’s strong commitment to economic and commercial diplomacy as a vehicle for growth, emphasizing that Uganda remains open for business and ready to welcome strategic partners like Qatar. “Uganda’s doors are open to investors who share our …

Kampala, Uganda | TASS | Russia has handed over to Uganda various military equipment worth $53 million, the Russian Embassy in Kampala said on Telegram. The embassy said the ceremony took place on October 26 and was attended by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Jacob …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged congregants at St. Mary’s Cathedral Lubaga to take seriously the examples from the parable of talents and St Paul’s Thessalonians message on hard work, provision and community support. “I call upon you all to concentrate more on the …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A high-profile delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has arrived in Uganda ahead of the Fourth Uganda–UAE Business Forum, scheduled to run from October 27 to 29, 2025, at the Speke Resort Munyonyo. The delegation was officially welcomed at Entebbe by Second Secretary …

Business executives must remember that customers are  human beings navigating the same economic storms COMMENT | SIMON DDEMBE | The year 2025 has tested the resilience of many Ugandans. Business activity has remained sluggish, household incomes continue to shrink, and countless families are struggling to stay afloat. One clear example comes …

  COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI |  Uganda has experienced one of the most impressive rates of economic growth in Africa for the last four decades. This has been possible mostly due to the long period of political stability managed by President Museveni and the good economic policies implemented by his …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | England-based professional Peace Lekuru has boosted the Uganda Lady Cranes squad ahead of the Rugby Africa Women’s 7s Championship. “I am very excited to be back with the national team after several months since I moved to England. It feels good to be back with …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda officially inaugurated its first Sugar Industry Stakeholder Council as part of efforts to strengthen governance, enhance productivity, and regulate the nation’s sugar sector. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on Oct.23, followed the enactment of the Sugar (Amendment) …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s women’s national cricket team defeated Canada again to increase its lead to 3-0 in the ongoing 2025 Victoria Series. Guided by the in-form Kevin Amuge, hosts Uganda won by 18 runs at the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala on Thursday. Uganda batted first to …