Haaland wins derby for Manchester City

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Manchester City battled to a 1-0 win away to Manchester United in a bad-tempered derby on Sunday, maintaining its perfect record. The Norwegian striker stuck out a foot to score from a narrow angle on the hour mark, with the goal initially ruled … The post Haaland wins derby for Manchester City appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

DRC says Ebola outbreak "under control" despite persistent risks

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said on Friday that its ongoing Ebola outbreak is "under control" and has passed its peak, although local flare-ups, continued transmission and the spread of the disease to a seventh province point to persistent risks. "The 17th Ebola outbreak is … The post DRC says Ebola outbreak "under control" despite persistent risks appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Can Kidepo make it four? Uganda's rangers prepare for wildlife challenge

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kidepo Valley's rangers will return to the Wildlife Ranger Challenge this month with a target on their backs. The team has won Uganda's annual 21-kilometre "Race for Wildlife" for three consecutive years. On 19 September, it will attempt to make it four — this time against teams from some of … The post Can Kidepo make it four? Uganda's rangers prepare for wildlife challenge appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Security blocks PFF offices, Katonga Road ahead of planned judiciary march

Kampala, Uganda | URN | There is heavy security deployment at the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) headquarters and Katonga Road in Kampala, preventing party members and staff from accessing the offices ahead of a planned protest march to the Judiciary headquarters. Field Force Unit (FFU), anti-riot police and traffic officers deployed as early as 7:00 am along … The post Security blocks PFF offices, Katonga Road ahead of planned judiciary march appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Election violence victims protest outside Masaka High Court

Masaka, Uganda | URN | Dozens of people claiming to be victims of election violence have gathered outside Masaka High Court, demanding justice as hearings of petitions challenging the February 15 parliamentary elections get underway. The group, dressed in yellow overalls bearing portraits of Hellen Nakeeya, the National Resistance Movement-NRM candidate who lost the Kalungu Woman … The post Election violence victims protest outside Masaka High Court appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

West Nile set to endorse Muhoozi for 2031 presidency

Arua, Uganda | URN | West Nile is set to become the first region to formally endorse Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's bid for the Ugandan presidency in 2031, with supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda-PLU preparing for a major mobilisation event in Arua City. The endorsement is scheduled for today, September 14, at the Office of … The post West Nile set to endorse Muhoozi for 2031 presidency appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Uganda's first oil delayed yet again, new target set for June 2027

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda's long-awaited first commercial oil production is now expected by June 2027, after the government again revised its production timeline, raising fresh questions about a project whose delivery dates have shifted repeatedly over the past two decades. The latest indication was given when Finance Minister Henry Musasizi and officials from … The post Uganda's first oil delayed yet again, new target set for June 2027 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals

At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.

CER Calls for September 29th to be Declared Salvation Day

Tooro gets a new king, but not an easy succession

    Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For more than three decades, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was one of the most recognisable figures in Uganda's traditional life. He became king of Tooro in 1995, when he was just three years old. His coronation turned him into an international curiosity, and … The post Tooro gets a new king, but not an easy succession appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

CPA pass rate falls as candidate numbers rise in August exams

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's CPA examination pass rate fell to 34% in the August 2026 sitting, down from 36.4% a year earlier, even as the number of candidates increased by more than 10%, according to results released by the Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB) on Sept.14. The August examinations attracted 4,675 candidates, an … The post CPA pass rate falls as candidate numbers rise in August exams appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Chinese infrastructure projects drive western Kenya's economic development

KISII, Kenya | Xinhua | Across the steep, green hills of Kisii County of western Kenya, newly built roads are transforming lives and boosting local commerce. Trucks loaded with bananas, avocados, sugarcane, and soapstone now head out at dawn, bringing quick returns for local farmers. Before Chinese companies upgraded the network, poor infrastructure fueled high … The post Chinese infrastructure projects drive western Kenya's economic development appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Sanjay Tanna urges value addition at Equity Bank trade roadshow

  Equity Trade Mission puts Uganda's investment potential in the spotlight   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | More than 150 business leaders, investors, policymakers and private-sector players from 10 nationalities have converged in Kampala for the 2026 Uganda Trade and Investment Roadshow, seeking to unlock cross-border trade and investments. Organised by Equity Group, the … The post Sanjay Tanna urges value addition at Equity Bank trade roadshow appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

FDC opposes proposed development of constitutional square, threatens court action

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has opposed a proposal to develop part of Kampala's Constitutional Square into an eco-friendly hotel and shopping mall, warning that it will challenge any attempt to alienate the public land in court. In a media briefing on Monday, FDC Vice Chairperson Robert Franco described … The post FDC opposes proposed development of constitutional square, threatens court action appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

How BRICS is reshaping the Global South's place in the world

COMMENT | SITHEMBISO BHENGU | The rise of the Global South is reshaping the architecture of global power. What began in 2006 as a modest grouping of emerging economies, with South Africa officially joining in 2011, has grown into an 11-member grouping spanning four continents, with a growing circle of partner countries actively engaging in … The post How BRICS is reshaping the Global South's place in the world appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Body of missing runner found in South Africa: It is very scary

A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other womens bodies have been found nearby.

Africas richest man launches continents biggest share sale

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.

LeBron the star as Angola aims to cash in on E1 racing

Angola hopes hosting the E1 Series will boost tourism after NBA star LeBron James attends the inaugural powerboat race in the capital Luanda.

Will Uganda's NIN tax push deliver more revenue?

  SPECIAL REPORT | Uganda is betting that replacing the Tax Identification Number (TIN) with the National Identification Number (NIN) will widen the tax base and curb leakage. But with millions already registered for tax, the harder test is whether better identification can actually translate into more revenue, reports Ronald Musoke. Uganda has a new … The post Will Uganda's NIN tax push deliver more revenue? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

A transition on Canvas

  From a senior art lecturer at Makerere University Art School to now a full-time artist in his retirement, Paul Lubowa uses his phase in his life to self- discover himself as an artist and individual, and through the process creates art that permeate with new energy and rhythm.   ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | … The post A transition on Canvas appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.