Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2nd edition of the Freixenet Old School RnB Brunch drew a vibrant crowd to the Fairway Hotel on November 3rd, delivering a lively mix of classic RnB, hip-hop, and soul in an event that is fast becoming a mainstay on Kampala’s social calendar. The …

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno |  The claim made by South African Boers—descendants of Dutch settlers—that they have a legitimate right to the land because they arrived before the Bantu-speaking people reflects a broader colonial mindset that shaped European expansion in both the Americas and Australia. This narrative, often used …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has called on African countries to collaborate in vaccine manufacturing to prevent a recurrence of the COVID-19 vaccine hoarding that left many nations vulnerable. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Special Convention on Diagnostics on Tuesday, Health Ministry Permanent Secretary …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua District Chairperson Alfred Okuonzi has issued a stern warning to local media houses against promoting witch doctor services, asserting that such content fosters insecurity within communities. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on broadcasting standards at Heritage Courts Hotel in Arua City, Okuonzi highlighted the …

RAKAI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 17 people affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project in Kyotera and Rakai districts have appealed a recent Masaka High Court ruling. The ruling granted the government permission to acquire their land through compulsory measures. Last month, Masaka High Court …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Garbage trucks, operated by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), have been stranded at division headquarters for five days after being turned away from the dumping sites in Mukono and Nansana. Despite the government’s announcement in August that Katikolo in Mukono District and Menvu Busukuma in …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has intensified its efforts to curb examination malpractice by doubling its presence in areas identified as malpractice hotspots. This move comes as Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) commence across the country. Rose Nabukenya Mukasa, the principal examination officer in charge of PLE at UNEB, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos erupted in Parliament on Wednesday as Kilak North MP Anthony Akol clashed with Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake. This was during the House’s reconvening to debate the controversial National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. The chaos started after Akol took over Zaake’s seat to make a …

Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Primary seven candidates in Sironko district were stranded for nearly two hours due to a delayed delivery of the primary leaving examination papers this morning. The delay was caused by landslides that blocked roads, affecting the distribution of the exam papers. The landslides occurred after …

OPINION |  Helena Mayanja | The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory and networking opportunities, in a bid to grow profitable businesses, has been positively received around the country. Already, thousands of women …