Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | In line with its mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development and regional integration, the East African Development Bank (EADB) has disbursed over USD 200 million to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and…

Kalifah AganAGA has announced his plans to improve the health standards of Kawempe North residents and tackle the issue of unemployment amongst the youth by encouraging them to embrace technology

Total Candidates: 359,417 (First cohort under new system) ✅ Gender Breakdown: 🔹 177,133 (49.3%) Male 🔹 182,284 (50.7%) Female ✅ USE vs Non-USE Candidates: 🔹 136,785 (38.1%) USE Beneficiaries 🔹 222,632 (61.9%) Non-USE ✅ Exam Attendance: 🔹 357,120 (99.4%) Sat…

Bebe Cool denies involvement in the 2020 arrest of Nigerian artists Tems and Omah Lay during COVID-19 lockdown. Claims he actually secured their release.

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye did not appear before Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court for further hearing of the inciting violence case. On Tuesday, Besigye wrote to Buganda Road Court Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate…

Discover why Melissa Mulungi prefers to drive herself over boda bodas. Read her fascinating account of her traffic adventures and decision-making.

FUBA has confirmed the Uganda Men’s National Basketball Team, Silverbacks, for the second leg of the FIBA Afrobasket Qualifiers.

St. Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK) has once again demonstrated its academic excellence in the 2024 Senior Four results, with impressive performances across various subjects. According to the summary of results, the school recorded a strong performance in the…

The Jogoos have swept aside teams at home this season but looked a shadow of themselves on the road.

Cricket Cranes did what they had to in the first two games in Hong Kong China for the second round of the Challenge League B tournament.

Vipers takes on URA game at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. It is the start of the 2024-2025 UPL second round.

Dr. Kizza Besigye did not appear before Buganda Road Court on Tuesday, citing indisposition. In a letter submitted by the

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, a senior lecturer at Makerere University, has strongly condemned his interdiction by the Vice Chancellor, calling the decision “flimsy, malicious, and in bad spirit.” In a statement shared with…

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Kampala lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi has been chosen as the National Unity Paltform-NUP flag bearer for the Kawempe North By-election. He was declared flag bearer on Tuesday by the Election Management Committee at…

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education Service Commission has summoned 21 teachers to defend themselves over the allegations of forging appointments and transfer letters. According to notice number No.1 of 2025 issued by Dr Asuman Lukwago the Secretary…

HARBIN | Xinhua | In Harbin, the capital city of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang Province, there is a mesmerizing winter wonderland. Here, towering ice structures mimicking landmarks from across Asia, cheers from super-long ice slides, and the breathtaking…

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The last batch of students to sit for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) under the phased-out old curriculum has recorded poor performance, with 1,629 learners (16.7%) failing outright and nearly 60% passing in Division…

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dispute between Phaneroo Ministries run by Apostle Grace Lubega and Uganda Heart Institute over an access road continues, and remains yet another hurdle challenging the expansion of access to specialized care for heart…

Red Banton, a Ugandan veteran singer, requests a celebration of his life over a somber farewell. He asks for dancing, drinking, and fun.

Ykee Benda, CEO of Mpaka Records, announces he has gone three months without sex and six weeks without alcohol, setting a strong resolution for 2025.