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The EACOP route Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The compensation of persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project (EACOP) stands at 98 per cent completion, according to the Director Economic and National Content Monitoring at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Peninah Aheebwa. The revelation follows concerns raised by Kalungu West County MP, Joseph Ssewungu on …

The compensation of persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project (EACOP) stands at 98 per cent completion, according to the Director Economic and National Content Monitoring at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Peninah Aheebwa. The revelation follows concerns raised by Kalungu West County MP, Hon. Joseph Ssewungu on the matter. “There are some people who have …

In a renewed effort to foster unity and professionalism within Uganda’s boxing fraternity, the Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has scheduled a stakeholders’ meeting set for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Ibamba Restaurant. The half-day engagement, which will begin at 9:00 a.m., is expected to bring together verified boxing promoters, managers, matchmakers and agents to discuss the direction of the sport …

Two women arrested in Arua City [northwestern Uganda] for allegedly showing affection in public have been released on police bond, human rights defenders confirmed. Their case has reignited concerns about a deepening pattern of community vigilantism and state enforcement of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023. The women were detained on 18 February after neighbours in Ayivu West Division reported them for “queer …

A Vivo Energy Executive at the LPG Filling plant emphasizing production and safety protocols. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels, lubricants and LPG, recently hosted key stakeholders from Uganda’s passenger transport sector for a guided tour of its Kampala Depot and Tank Farm, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the …

by AdminMarch 8, 2026March 8, 20260 Share0 By Our Reporter Samuel Kiwanuka, a Project Coordinator and Geography teacher at Uganda Martyrs S.S Namugongo, has urged parents to always facilitate their children when it comes to practical work during school time. Speaking during the Senior Four 2026 project exhibition held under the theme “Utilization of …

Some public latrines constructed at Nakapelimen Cell in Moroto Municipality by the Catholic Church Foundation to address open defecation are underutilized and filthy. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For Uganda, a country whose millions of citizens still practice open defecation, it must use students to go into communities and sensitize them against this vice, Dr. Moses Ntaro has recommended. Dr. …

By Julius Muhumuza Civil society organizations advocating for public health are calling on the government to protect Uganda’s tax and budget processes from interference by the tobacco industry. Health activists argue that the tobacco industry is attempting to influence national budget discussions while failing to comply with transparency requirements under the Tobacco Control Act. They are urging government to increase …

Ethiopian Airlines’ ET ASI Dreamliner to operate on Uganda Airline’ long routes Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has arranged a short-term solution to resume its suspended long-distance flights with the arrival of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered ET-ASI, from Ethiopian Airlines. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive this Thursday under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement, …

Airtel Headquarters The proposed payout, subject to investor approval, follows a 29 per cent increase in net income to Shs 446.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm Airtel Uganda will pay shareholders a final dividend of Shs 3.55 per share, amounting to Shs 142 billion, after posting a sharp rise …