Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

The Kampala–Entebbe Expressway. How government’s borrowing spree is leaving citizens bearing the cost Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | At dawn, the roar of engines rises above the quiet streets of Entebbe as David Tumusiime, 47, prepares for his...

Keturah Mental Health Awards honour African changemakers in Kempton Park

The Keturah Mental Health (KMH) Awards held their first South African chapter on October 25 at Le Chateau Guest House and Conference Centre in Kempton Park, honouring individuals making a difference in mental health and their communities....

UNBS Impounds Over 4,900 Liters of Fake and Substandard Paint Worth Ugx 74million in Downtown Kampala

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has impounded approximately 4,964 litres of fake and substandard paint worth Ugx74,460,000 in a surveillance operation carried out at Naiga complex in downtown Kampala. According to the UNBS...

Ugandan children’s choir will give concert in Redlands

The Ugandan I AM Family children’s choir, which performed in Redlands in 2013 and 2019, is returning to present a concert 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at Redlands’ Trinity Episcopal Church. The choir is part of I AM Family Ministries, a nonprofit based in...

Inside health-tech’s revolution from diagnosis to daily wellness

Technology is not just changing how we live, but it’s redefining how we heal as innovative digital health solutions are improving diagnosis, treatment, and access to medical care, making healthcare more efficient, affordable, and inclusive. These...

Ugandans Express Fear Over Zohran Mamdani’s Family Privilege, Connections

KAMPALA, Uganda — On a hilltop overlooking the sprawl of Uganda’s capital sits the compound of one of the country’s most talked-about families. High gates guard the suburban Buziga residence, where views stretch across Lake Victoria and armed...

Uganda Baati sponsors the Gulu City Marathon 2025

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited (UBL), a member of the Safal Group and provider of steel building solutions in Uganda, has announced its sponsorship of the Gulu City Marathon 2025, set to take place on December 28, 2025 in...

Small changes to land use and diet could save thousands of animal species

Behind your morning coffee, afternoon snack, or your next steak dinner lies an invisible chain of life and loss. Farms grow, forests fall, and species vanish. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have now traced this connection with striking...

The cost of peace in Uganda’s election season

Army tanks on the streets ahead of the general election in 2021I write from a relatively short but diverse view of political oppression. I have had 11 of my 31 years to mature into the realisation of attributes that explicitly serve the greater...

Ugandan coalition formed to tackle the hidden crisis of illicit alcohol

Former PM Rugunda makes his remarks Government, civil society, faith-based groups, youth networks, academia, and the private sector come together to form the Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Across...

Uganda ‘ll be ready to face Nigeria, Tunisia, Tanzania

Uganda will go into the Africa Cup of Nations group stage with the aim of qualifying for the second round despite the presence of Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania, the Cranes coach, Paul Put, has said. Uganda is drawn in Group C alongside Nigeria,...

The Last Mile of Excellence: Why service centers are the future of customer experience

Uganda Baati opened showroom in Iganga last year. This branch demonstrates the company’s commitment to bringing services closer to its clients according to company executives OPINION | Patrick Katende | Customer service has become one of the most...

Clinical Outcomes of Transanal Drainage Tube Placement Following Surgical Repair for Chronic III-IV Perineal Tears

Introduction Perineal tears occur in up to 90% of primiparous women and approximately 70% of multiparous women following vaginal delivery.1 These injuries frequently cause substantial morbidity, including perineal pain, dyspareunia, pelvic floor...

Beyond the Cycle: Investigating the Relationship Between Menstrual Hygiene Factors, Family Economic Stability, and Depression Among Adolescent Girls in Uganda—A 24 Month Mixed-Effects Regression Analysis of the Suubi4Her Trial

Introduction Adolescence is a critical period marked by significant physical, emotional, and social change.1 In Uganda, many girls lack resources needed to manage menstruation, often resulting in stigma, school absenteeism, and emotional...

Uganda Music Industry Faces Financial Reality Behind Glamorous Image

Behind the stage lights and social media glamor, Uganda’s music industry tells a different story, one where even successful artists struggle financially despite producing hits that dominate airwaves. The disconnect between public perception and...

Global South Missions Consultation Roundtable 02 commences in Uganda

Lweza, 28th October 2025 — The second Global South Mission Consultation Roundtable (MCR 02) with Mission Partners has today officially opened at Lweza Training and Conference Centre in Uganda, bringing together mission representatives and partners...

MTN Uganda launches third phase of community Changemakers Initiative

MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer, Sylvia ElSheikh, speaking during the lunch of MTN Changemakers Phase III in Kampala on Oct.28. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has launched the third phase of its flagship Changemakers Initiative,...

Ugandans face scarcity and expensive drugs on market

A top medic has warned of the strong possibility of Ugandans facing higher costs of health care due to a spike in the price of drugs, and in other instances scarcity of medicines, due to tax increase of 5 per cent on imported medicines and other...

Uganda seeks Qatari investments in 4 key sectors, says envoy

Uganda is inviting Qatari investors to explore opportunities in four strategic sectors: agriculture, tourism, mining, and innovation, according to ambassador Stephen Chebrot, who addressed the second edition of the Uganda-Qatar Business Forum held...

President Museveni Unveils Individualized Water Plan for Wealth Creators in Karamoja, Pledges More Roads, Schools and Hospitals

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a new government initiative to establish individualized water systems aimed at supporting commercial farmers and small-scale producers, as part of a broader effort to eradicate poverty through wealth...