Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development now projects Uganda’s economy to grow at 10.4 percent next financial year. This is based on the expected commencement of the flow and exportation of crude oil by the country, with State Minister for General Duties Henry Musasizi that 2026/2027 is the country’s opportunity to fast-track …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Uganda has been certified as a Top Employer Africa 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), marking the second consecutive year the financial services firm has attained the continental recognition following successful recertification across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Mozambique. The certification places Britam among a select group of organisations recognised for consistent people …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Flavian Zeija appeared on Thursday morning before the appointments committee of parliament for vetting as Uganda’s new Chief Justice. This followed his appointment, as confirmed by Hajji Faruk Kirunda, the President’s Special Press Assistant for Mobilisation. The appointment comes just four days after former Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy vacated office upon reaching …

Chief Justice, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny – Dollo, this afternoon formally handed over office to the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, marking the close of a five-year tenure at the helm of the Judiciary. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Dr Flavian Zeija Chief Justice to take over from Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy …

EC officials display one of the Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs). Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda prepares for District and City Local Government elections on Thursday, January 22, 2026, amid lingering doubts over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) controversial Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs). The technology, which faltered spectacularly during the January 15 presidential and parliamentary elections, remains under …

Jailed Dr Sarah Bireete appearing Before Buganda Road Court in Kampala. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed the bail application of Dr Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, arguing that there are insufficient grounds for her release. The matter was today before …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | When the Government of Uganda shut down internet access for four days during the recent election week, it reignited a national debate about how deeply digital connectivity has become embedded in modern life. Authorities, through the Uganda Communications Commission, justified the decision as necessary to curb misinformation, prevent electoral violence and protect national security. Internet access …

This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2025 shows chili products displayed at the flag-off event of Uganda’s first shipment of dried chili to China, in Kamuli, Uganda, Nov. 20, 2025. (Photo by Ronald Ssekandi/Xinhua) SHANGHAI | Xinhua | A batch of dried chili peppers from Uganda has recently passed customs in Shanghai, marking the first export of Ugandan dried chili …

Rukungiri, Uganda | URN | The incumbent Rukungiri District councillor representing Nyarushanje Sub-county, Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi, has been elected the new Member of Parliament for Rubabo County. Rwabugumi, who contested on the NRM ticket, was declared the winner on Saturday January 16, at around 3:00 a.m. after polling 16,102 votes. He defeated the incumbent MP, Naboth Namanya of the People’s …

Ssewungu Kalungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ismail Ssemakula Saaja, the runner-up in the Kalungu West parliamentary race in Kalungu District, is seeking a recount of votes cast in Thursday’s elections. Ssemakula, who contested as an independent candidate, according to the Electoral Commission tally, narrowly lost to the National Unity Platform (NUP) incumbent, Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu, by a margin of …