Museveni flags off construction of Apac-Lira-Puranga road

President Museveni yesterday flagged off the construction of the Rwenkunye—Apac road (90.9kms) and Apac-Lira—Puranga road (100.1kms). Accor...

Nigeria’s VP promises justice for Lagos shooting victims

Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has promised justice to demonstrators who were killed or injured on Tuesday during a protest in the...

African Union condemns violence in Nigeria amid calls for dialogue

The African Union has “strongly condemned” the violence against anti-police brutality protesters in Nigeria. The Chairperson of the AU Comm...

Goalkeeper Kiwanuka to miss the 2020-21 Uganda Premier League season opening

Experienced Uganda Cranes and Bright Stars Football Club goalkeeper Godwin Bbule Kiwanuka has been ruled out for at least three months with...

Gov’t Withdraws Tax Exemption Plan for Companies that Gave COVID-19 Donations

Government has withdrawn plans to legalize tax relief to companies that gave COVID-19 donations after a fierce rejection from mainly the opp...

Bobi Wine Presents Presidential Bid to Buganda Kingdom

Kyadondo East Member of Parliament and presidential hopeful Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine officially presented his presidential b...

EC set to announce election date for MPs, LCs

Electoral Commission Spokesperson Paul Bukenya Kampala, Uganda |   THE INDEPENDENT |    The Electoral Commission is set to announce the ...