Tanzanias vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move

Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.

Taxi fares rise as DMC crackdown leaves passengers stranded

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Taxi fares across Kampala and surrounding areas have risen as a traffic police crackdown on old and mechanically defective taxis, aka DMCs, leaves hundreds of vehicles off the roads. The shortage of taxis has affected passengers along several routes, with operators taking advantage of increased demand to raise fares. Passengers travelling … The post Taxi fares rise as DMC crackdown leaves passengers stranded appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate

A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

Drunkenness, Mistrust Among Families Fueling GBV in Northern Uganda

Dilapidated "Taxis" flood Kampala roads at night after daytime crackdown

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition returned to Kampala roads late in the evening, after largely avoiding a daytime police operation targeting vehicles unfit for the road. Most drivers of the old and worn-out taxis, locally known as Gganyegenya, stayed off the main routes during the day. They left their … The post Dilapidated "Taxis" flood Kampala roads at night after daytime crackdown appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

NSSF reaches deal to end 18-year Tamangalo land dispute

Wakiso, Uganda | URN | The nearly two-decade dispute between the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and businessman Amos Nzeyi over land at Temangalo, Wakiso District is about to be resolved. The two sides have reportedly agreed on a settlement that will see NSSF receive ten acres of alternative land while Nzeyi retains his home … The post NSSF reaches deal to end 18-year Tamangalo land dispute appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

COMMENT: If we do not fix the pipeline that produces DMC taxis, impounding them will not solve anything

  COMMENT | RONALD AMANYIRE | The crackdown on taxis labelled as being in dangerous mechanical condition has produced the entirely predictable outcome: passengers stranded across the city and an immediate surge in boda‑boda use. That alone exposes a simple truth which is that even in their poor state, these taxis were filling a critical … The post COMMENT: If we do not fix the pipeline that produces DMC taxis, impounding them will not solve anything appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Jason Arday and the new politics of plagiarism

Accusations of plagiarism have become a potent way to undermine someone's credibility, and if a claim is substantiated, the plagiarist is seen as dishonest   COMMENT | ROGER J. KREUZ | After a meteoric rise to the top ranks of British academia, scholar Jason Arday was found dead at his London home on Aug. 14, 2026. … The post Jason Arday and the new politics of plagiarism appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

COSASE questions UHRC Complaints Director over multiple roles, case closures

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Director of Complaints, Investigations and Legal Services at the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Pauline Nansamba Mutumba, has come under scrutiny over her rapid rise within the commission, multiple responsibilities and the handling of human rights complaints. As Mutumba appeared before the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State … The post COSASE questions UHRC Complaints Director over multiple roles, case closures appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

PRAU At 50 Celebrations

  ???????? Five decades of PR excellence. One historic celebration. Join us for the PRAU At 50 Celebrations and the 10th PRAU Excellence Awards from 20th–23rd October 2026 at Source of the Nile Hotel, Jinja City.????????♂️ Secure your participation through the PRAU Secretariat. #PRAUAt50 Share on: WhatsApp The post PRAU At 50 Celebrations appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Hundreds of passengers stranded as taxi crackdown bites

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Hundreds of passengers were left stranded across the Kampala metropolitan area on Monday as traffic police launched a crackdown on commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition. The operation, which began as early as 6:00 a.m., targeted dilapidated 14-seater taxis commonly known as "gganyegenya" operating in Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono districts. Police … The post Hundreds of passengers stranded as taxi crackdown bites appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

ORLANDO'S EVIDENCE: Unclear videos, audios in Besigye treason case plot played in court

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | The prosecution has today August 24th, tendered several videos and audios from various meetings outside Uganda in which jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye was allegedly plotting with others to overthrow the government of Uganda. The clips were on Monday played before the Criminal Division Judge Emmanuel Baguma in the … The post ORLANDO'S EVIDENCE: Unclear videos, audios in Besigye treason case plot played in court appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Over 50 Criminal Gang Members Arrested in Weekend Operation

Humanoid robot games put real-world skills to the test

  BEIJING | Xinhua | Inside a makeshift restaurant, a humanoid robot gripped a snack with a pair of tongs, placed it in a microwave, turned the timer dial and then moved on to deal with another order — all under the watchful eyes of judges. The restaurant-service contest, held earlier this week ahead of … The post Humanoid robot games put real-world skills to the test appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The end of the Bush War era

  Transition to Muhoozi's UPDF generation nearly complete   Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Nineteen generals of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) retired from active service on August 20 in what is likely one of the army's biggest senior-level retirements in recent years. It also marked the end of the Bush War generation … The post The end of the Bush War era appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.