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...

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...

Uganda’s Housing Crunch Worsens as Affluent Refugees Move In

KAMPALA, UGANDA — After escaping Sudan’s ongoing civil war in May, Aisha settled with her mother, her brother and his fiancee in a suburb of Uganda’s capital. The 25-year-old, who asked to be referred to by only her first name because of concerns...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Medical workers threaten to sue govt over allowances.

27 October 2025 Medical doctors threaten to drag government to court over its decision to halt giving out allowances to medical interns and Senior House Officers. This after government revealed that effective this financial year, medical interns...

Human rights groups petition diplomatic missions over Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda

Human rights organisations have petitioned several diplomatic missions to intervene in securing the release of Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, two Kenyan nationals who were abducted nearly a month ago in Uganda. Amnesty International, Vocal Africa,...

Nakivale (Uganda) : tuberculosis threatens refugees

SOS Médias Burundi Nakivale, October 27, 2025 – About fifteen refugees have been admitted since the beginning of October to the Nyarugugu Health Center IV, designated to receive all tuberculosis cases in the Nakivale camp, Uganda. Awareness and...

Uganda prisons chief decries rising number of female inmates

The Uganda Prisons Service has raised concern over the growing number of female inmates, warning that the increase is worsening congestion and undermining rehabilitation efforts across the country. Assistant Commissioner General of Prisons and...

A Timely Launch: The Center for Malaria and Vector-Borne Diseases

“Why now?” rang the question on everyone’s mind as they refilled their coffee cups and settled in around the conference tables in the Fisher Banquet Room at UCSF’s Rutter Conference Center. On Monday, Sept. 29, the Institute for Global Health...

SanlamAllianz officially launches in Uganda  

Ruth Namuli, CEO SanlamAllianz GI Uganda, giving her remarks at the SanlamAllianz media launch at the Kampala Serena Conference Center. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sanlam and Allianz, the two insurance giants who formed Africa’s largest...

Courage in the Wild: How Uganda’s Women Rangers Guard Nature and Change Minds  

By Sarah Mawerere At dawn, men and women rangers gather for instructions for theday’s work. This routine however changes, as some rangers spend days and nights out in the park to guard and protect wildlife from poachers, snares, harm and other...

What is it that Uganda and United Arab Emirates investors want as they meet in Kampala?

The UAE Ambassador to Uganda, HE Abdulla Salem Alshemeli, H.E Sheikh Sultan Jemai Al. Hindas, Director General of the Furjairah Chamber Commerce and Industry and the Prime Minister of Uganda Hon. Nabbanja Robinah and Hon. Dr Monica Musenero the...

Kabale University Holds 10th Graduation Ceremony

By Shivan Ayebare. Kabale University has awarded 1,673 degrees, diplomas, and certificates during its 10th Graduation Ceremony held at the university’s main campus in Kabale Municipality. Graduates included 7 PhDs, 151 Master’s Degrees, 41...

Land Grabbing “matter of growing concern” in Uganda, Catholic Archbishop Laments, Appeals for Intervention

He warned that such actions have far-reaching consequences, noting that some of the affected properties have long served communities through schools, health facilities, and development projects. “This challenge affects not only Church land but...

World News | Uganda President Museveni Commends India's Entrepreneurial Spirit at Diwali Dinner

Kampala [Uganda], October 28 (ANI): Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commended the entrepreneurial spirit of Indians, saying it has significantly contributed to Uganda's economic growth through job creation, skills development, and...

Fears grow over health of two abducted Kenyans

Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton (left) and Vocal Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid address a press conference in Nairobi, on October 27, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Civil society organisations have raised...

Ghana's currency could slip, Uganda's and Zambia's may rise

ACCRA: Ghana's currency could come under pressure against the dollar in the next week to Thursday, Uganda's and Zambia's may gain, and Nigeria's and Kenya's are expected to be stable, traders said. GHANA Ghana's cedi could weaken as dollar demand,...