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Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has assured Ugandans and those interested in adventure, that although the government announced a public Holiday on 15th and 16th January 2026, during Electoral period, tourist activities will go on uninterrupted. Tourists cruising on Murchison falls some time back (courtesy photo) “Leading to the elections, Uganda has continued to enjoy a calm and stable environment across …

Isingiro-Hon. Bright Rwamirama, the state Minister for Animal industry under Ministry of Agriculture, on Saturday was declared unopposed in the race for Isingiro North parliamentary seat. Minister Bright Rwamirama (Yellow shirt) after being declared unopposed on Saturday.(Courtesy photo) This follows the withdrawal of Alliance for National Transformation candidate Anthony Rutahwire from the contest under unclear circumstances. Later on, the Electoral …

Wakiso– National Unity Platform (NUP) on Saturday officially endorsed Emmanuel Magoola in the Busiro East Parliamentary race. This was initiated by Mathias Walukagga, the Party flag bearer who was denominated last year by the Electoral Commission for lack of minimum Academic qualifications qualifications for the above seat. On appearing on the rally organized in Busiro South on Saturday, Walukagga told …

Kasese– The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema Asizua has implored the youth in Kasese District to preserve the peace and security in Uganda which the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has ensured for the last 40 years. Col Edith Nakalema addressing the youth in Kasese. “Christianity teaches us that true peace isn’t merely …

Hon. Derrick Nyeko, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Makindye East has called upon voters in Busiro East to support Hon. Medard Ssegona. Hon. medard Lubega Ssegona. (Courtesy photo) Although, Nyeko belongs to National Unity Platform (NUP) which has decided to back Emmanuel Magoola after denomination of Singer Mathias Walukagga. “We are at a critical moment in this country, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ugandan natural health product supplier is rewarding its most dedicated customers with an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai while simultaneously urging significant reforms within the country’s herbal and natural remedy market. BeNatural Uganda announced the new campaign, which will select a winner through public voting on social media based on customer testimonials. Founder Angela …

By Our Reporter Kampala: City tycoon Mukesh Shukla, popularly known as Mukesh, is once again at the centre of a long-running legal storm as alleged property mafias intensify efforts to frustrate his multimillion-dollar business empire through protracted court battles dating back to 2009. At the heart of the dispute is Shumuk House, a prime commercial property on Colville Street in …

As Uganda is left with a few days to the Election Day of the President, the voting and declaration day have been declared Public Holidays. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni  “(Under Section 2 (2) of the Public Holidays Act, Cap. 174) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the President by Section 2 (2) of the Public Holidays Act, I declare …

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is heavily relying on the grand door-to-door mobilisation strategy—designed to deliver President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at least 14 million votes in January 15 general election. At the heart of the strategy is the mobilisation of 63 leaders per village, drawn from NRM village committees and affiliated structures. Each of the 63 leaders is tasked to …

There is a bitter feud between Premier Distilleries Limited and Sharitah Haguma following the eviction of her upscale Lazio Italian Bar and Restaurant from its premises near the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Haguma says her business was forcefully removed by Premier Distilleries Limited over alleged unpaid rent arrears of three months, amounting to USD 2,700 per month—a claim she strongly denies. …

Kole – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday campaigned in Kole District, where he outlined key priorities of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2026 elections, with strong emphasis on wealth creation through fish farming, irrigation and cattle restocking. Addressing residents, Museveni said the NRM’s 2026–2031 manifesto is anchored on seven key contributions, which he described as “bricks” …

With Uganda heading to the polls on January 15, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has reassured visitors and industry players that the country remains peaceful, secure, and fully open for tourism. In a statement released in Kampala on January 9, 2025, UTB said the election cycle has not disrupted tourism activities and that all major attractions across the country are …

2025 was a difficult year for LGBTQ rights, with few advances and a lot of setbacks. Map of the 65 countries where sexual relations between people of the same sex are illegal. YELLOW countries have sodomy laws that are currently being challenged before local courts. Sri Lanka, in PINK, currently has a bill before its parliament to repeal its sodomy …

You can walk down any major street in almost every town in Uganda today and see betting shops located next to supermarkets, phone repair shops, and bars. While there are still plenty of them throughout the country, the transition from physical shops to mobile devices has become a fact of life. Increasing numbers of punters are wagering regularly without even …

One of a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region Although Ukraine in general does not acknowledge same-sex marriages, a court recognized the marriage Tymur Levchuk and Zorian Kis, a Ukrainian diplomat stationed in Israel. Zoryan Kis, First Secretary of the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel, and his partner Tymur Levchuk. The couple had lived together since 2013 …