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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Aster volunteers rolls out mobile medical unit in Chad

Past AVMMS vehicles have entered countries including Ethiopia, Sudan, Somaliland, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Lebanon, Iraq, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Rwanda, and Uganda in coordination with The Big Heart Foundation chaired by Sheikha Jawahar Al...

Researchers stunned after discovering new way to protect babies from serious health threat: 'Beyond even our wildest expectations'

"A really large reduction." by Nicole WesthoffOctober 29, 2025 The fight against one of the world's tiniest predators might become a little easier after a stunning discovery. According to NPR, the same treatment that protects military uniforms can...

MTN Uganda launches Phase Three of Changemakers, sets aside Shs 500m for 25 community projects

By David Mwanje MTN Uganda has rolled out the third phase of its Change makers Initiative, committing Shs 500 million through the MTN Foundation to support 25 new community projects in education, health, water and environmental sustainability, and...

Global Disease Outbreaks: A 2025 Snapshot and Implications for the U.S.

Each year, there are multiple infectious disease outbreaks (defined as the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what is expected) throughout the world. Some of these become severe and have global and domestic implications, including, most...

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...

Mapping Uganda’s climate future

Dan Bunter, a consultant from EDI Global presents findings on Uganda’s climate vulnerability mapping and climate change risk analysis during a national validation workshop held Oct.22-23 in Entebbe. COURTESY PHOTO/AGRA. Why climate vulnerability...

Museveni applauds Indian community for boosting Uganda’s economy

Despite initial setbacks, climaxing in the 1972 economic war orchestrated by then-President Idi Amin Dada, the Indian community has continued to make a significant contribution to the country’s economic growth. Reports from the ministry of Finance...

Inside Uganda’s highway of death

The mangled wreckage of the Nile Star coach that was involved in a devastating crash with another bus (Planet) in the early morning hours of Oct.22 in Kiryandongo District along the Kampala-Gulu Highway. COURTESY PHOTO/UGANDA RED CROSS SOCIETY. A...

From ideas to impact: How youths are revolutionizing agriculture in Uganda

Uganda’s story is one of youths and potential. With more than 70 per cent of the population under the age of 30, our young people are the pulse of the nation; they are creative, determined and unafraid to innovate. Agriculture is no exception; it...

Can the Uganda Police Force be redeemed: Some reflections on the futility of ‘democratic policing’ in an autocratic state Part 3

Police block presidential candidate Bobi Wine in BuyendeI start with an apology for the non-appearance of this column last week. The spirit was willing, but ill-health meant that body was too weak to oblige. Prior to the hiatus, the two previous...

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...

Saving gorillas, saving communities: Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka’s One Health approach

Threatened: Mountain gorillas will come under increasing stress as global temperatures increase. Photo: Robert Haasmann Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka still remembers the day in 1999 that her work — and her worldview — shifted. As Uganda’s first wildlife...