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Page: Feed: --- ## [UDB turns public capital into jobs and factories](https://www.independent.co.ug/udb-turns-public-capital-into-jobs-and-factories/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ The lender approved Shs518.4 billion in new financing for 120 projects across Uganda and disbursed Shs502.2 billion NEWS ANALYSIS | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Development Bank (UDB) is expanding its role as a source of long-term capital for businesses, with increased lending helping companies create jobs, raise production and strengthen their contribution … The post UDB turns public capital into jobs… ## [After mass withdrawal of defense team, Obeid Lutale calls up daughter in treason trial](https://www.independent.co.ug/after-mass-withdrawal-of-defense-team-obeid-lutale-calls-up-daughter-in-treason-trial/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | Following the arrest of Erias Lukwago, the deportation of Martha Karua and mass withdrawal of the other defense lawyers, treason suspect Obeid Lutale has turned to his daughter to represent him in front of the trial judge Emmanuel Baguma. Mariam Lutale, the daughter of treason suspect Obeid Lutale, has joined … The post After mass withdrawal of defense team, Obeid Lutale… ## [Kasozi takes a 1-shot lead as Uganda Amateur Open tees off](https://www.independent.co.ug/kasozi-takes-a-1-shot-lead-as-uganda-amateur-open-tees-off/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Joseph Kasozi leads the 94th Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open by 1 stroke after battling on a rain-affected course on day one at the Uganda Golf Club. Kasozi sunk birdies on holes 1,5,8,10,14 and 15, with a bogey on hole 12, as he carded an opening round of 4 under-par … The post Kasozi takes a 1-shot lead as Uganda Amateur Open tees off appeared first on The… ## [Katumba hails police cadet intake 2001 for producing top officers](https://www.independent.co.ug/katumba-hails-police-cadet-intake-2001-for-producing-top-officers/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | A group of Uganda Police Force officers who joined the institution in 2001 has marked 25 years of service, with former Inspector General of Police Gen. (Rtd) Katumba Wamala commending them for producing some of the Force’s most dependable and accomplished officers. The 70 members of Cadet Intake 2001 celebrated their … The post Katumba hails police cadet intake 2001 for… ## [How viable is moving Uganda’s Capital City from Kampala?](https://www.independent.co.ug/how-viable-is-moving-ugandas-capital-city-from-kampala/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The idea of moving Uganda’s capital from Kampala to Nakasongola has returned to the national conversation, reviving a debate that has periodically surfaced in Ugandan politics and physical-planning circles. The latest discussion centres on whether government should gradually relocate political and administrative functions from Kampala to a purpose-built urban centre … The… ## [What world Lion Day teaches us about protecting our financial future](https://www.independent.co.ug/what-world-lion-day-teaches-us-about-protecting-our-financial-future/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ A Lion Doesn’t wait for the storm COMMENT | MOSES MUGALU | Every August 10, the world celebrates the lion, an animal associated with strength, courage, leadership and protection. But beyond its imposing presence, perhaps the most important lesson the lion offers is one of preparedness. A pride survives not because it can predict … The post What world Lion Day teaches us about protecting our… ## [Taxi fares rise as DMC crackdown leaves passengers stranded](https://www.independent.co.ug/taxi-fares-rise-as-dmc-crackdown-leaves-passengers-stranded/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ 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… ## [Dilapidated “Taxis” flood Kampala roads at night after daytime crackdown](https://www.independent.co.ug/dilapidated-taxis-flood-kampala-roads-at-night-after-daytime-crackdown/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ 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… ## [NSSF reaches deal to end 18-year Tamangalo land dispute](https://www.independent.co.ug/nssf-reaches-deal-to-end-18-year-tamangalo-land-dispute/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ 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… ## [COMMENT: If we do not fix the pipeline that produces DMC taxis, impounding them will not solve anything](https://www.independent.co.ug/comment-if-we-do-not-fix-the-pipeline-that-produces-dmc-taxis-impounding-them-will-not-solve/) _2026-08-25 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ 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… ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0p5bI6PfTieN) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [COSASE orders protection for former UHRC accounting officer](https://www.independent.co.ug/cosase-orders-protection-for-former-uhrc-accounting-officer/) _2026-08-23 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has directed police to provide security to former Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Secretary and Accounting Officer Margaret Lucy Ejang, following concerns she raised about her safety ahead of her appearing before the committee on Friday. The directive was issued … The post… ## [First Oil And Beyond: The social licence](https://www.independent.co.ug/first-oil-and-beyond-the-social-licence/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | The year is 2029. Location: Masaka City. Venue: Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa II EACOP Stadium. On a wet November afternoon as the rain beats a gentle rhythm, the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, makes a grand entrance for the finale of the Masaza Cup, the annual Buganda Kingdom football tournament … The post First Oil And Beyond: The social licence appeared first on The… ## [Why gov’t injected Shs60 billion to promote coffee growing in northern Uganda](https://www.independent.co.ug/why-govt-injected-shs60-billion-to-promote-coffee-growing-in-northern-uganda/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The Assistant Commissioner for Planning from the Ministry of Agriculture Industry Animal Industry and Fisheries(MAAIF) Colins Amanya has described as an affirmative action programme the injection of 60 billion shillings into the expansion of coffee growing in the Northern region. Amanya told the ongoing negotiations sitting of the central government … The post Why gov’t… ## [Building a safer alcohol market by tackling illicit trade](https://www.independent.co.ug/building-a-safer-alcohol-market-by-tackling-illicit-trade/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ COMMENT | EMMANUEL NJUKI | Do consumers know what they are drinking, how it was produced and whether it is safe? This is a fundamental question in any discussion about alcohol and consumer protection, yet it often receives too little attention. Every product intended for human consumption should meet basic safety requirements. Its ingredients … The post Building a safer alcohol market by tackling… ## [Mother in Bunga killings tells police marital dispute drove her actions](https://www.independent.co.ug/mother-in-bunga-killings-tells-police-marital-dispute-drove-her-actions/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | Dorothy Namayo, a 43-year-old Kenyan national, has told police she planned to kill all her children and then take her own life because of prolonged domestic conflicts with her husband. The suspect, who remains under medical treatment, informed detectives that the constant wrangles in her marriage had become unbearable. Kampala … The post Mother in Bunga killings tells… ## [Olara Otunnu gains ground in second UN Secretary-General straw poll](https://www.independent.co.ug/olara-otunnu-gains-ground-in-second-un-secretary-general-straw-poll/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Olara Otunnu, has improved his standing in the second informal Security Council straw poll, increasing his “encouraged” votes from two to five, although he remains some distance from the leading candidates in the race. The second-round results, received by Otunnu from the President … The post Olara Otunnu… ## [With the Uganda-Tanzania energy deals, Museveni pushing EAC integration into overdrive](https://www.independent.co.ug/with-the-uganda-tanzania-energy-deals-museveni-pushing-eac-integration-into-overdrive/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Across Africa, informed senior citizens know that President Yoweri Museveni is passionate about integrating the continent if we are to survive in this crudely competitive capitalist world order. In his view, the USA … The post With the Uganda-Tanzania energy deals, Museveni pushing EAC integration into overdrive appeared first on The Independent Uganda: . ## [Movit Africa wins top award at Rwanda International Trade Fair 2026](https://www.independent.co.ug/movit-africa-wins-top-award-at-rwanda-international-trade-fair-2026/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ World of Ubwiza earns Movit Africa Best Exhibitor award – Manufacturing at Rwanda International Trade Fair 2026 Kigali, Rwanda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Movit Africa has been named best exhibitor in manufacturing at the 2026 Rwanda International Trade Fair, recognizing the beauty and personal care company’s standout exhibition and engagement with consumers and … The post Movit Africa wins top award… ## [Crossing Hoima Road: The daily gamble facing Nansana pedestrians](https://www.independent.co.ug/crossing-hoima-road-the-daily-gamble-facing-nansana-pedestrians/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | For residents living along Hoima Road in Nansana, crossing from one side of the road to the other has become one of the most dangerous parts of daily life. A routine trip to a shop, church or taxi stage can mean waiting for up to 15 minutes for a break … The post Crossing Hoima Road: The daily gamble facing Nansana pedestrians appeared first on The Independent Uganda: . ## [Paratus Uganda launches Starlink services for enterprise customers](https://www.independent.co.ug/paratus-uganda-launches-starlink-services-for-enterprise-customers/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | Paratus Uganda has launched Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service for enterprise customers, becoming the first provider in Uganda to offer the service following the formal licensing of Starlink. The launch follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission … The post… ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HX9XS3HRSn4N) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [DRC receives 1st batch of Ebola vaccine doses as outbreak kills over 2,500](https://www.independent.co.ug/drc-receives-1st-batch-of-ebola-vaccine-doses-as-outbreak-kills-over-2500/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday received the first batch of Ebola vaccine doses as it stepped up efforts to contain the ongoing outbreak that has infected more than 5,000 people and killed over 2,500. A total of 16,520 doses of the Ervebo vaccine arrived at the … The post DRC receives 1st batch of Ebola vaccine doses as outbreak kills over 2,500… ## [UN Security Council holds 2nd straw poll on secretary-general candidates](https://www.independent.co.ug/un-security-council-holds-2nd-straw-poll-on-secretary-general-candidates/) _2026-08-22 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The Security Council on Friday held its second straw poll on the candidates for the next UN secretary-general. “The second round of straw polls has taken place,” said Christina Markus Lassen, the UN ambassador of Denmark, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of … The post UN Security Council holds 2nd straw poll on… ## [Luutu takes five short lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open](https://www.independent.co.ug/luutu-takes-five-short-lead-at-johnnie-walker-uganda-open-golf-championship-seniors-open/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Elijah Luutu took a surprise lead going into today’s final day of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open at Uganda Golf Club, after carding an incredible level par 72. With a 5-stroke lead, Luutu could well pocket his first seniors title by a mile Saturday afternoon. … The post Luutu takes five short lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Open… ## [HALF-YEAR REPORT: Equity Group delivers 32% increase in Profit After Tax of KSh45.5billion](https://www.independent.co.ug/half-year-report-equity-group-delivers-32-increase-in-profit-after-tax-of-ksh45-5billion/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Group net loans grew 19% year on year, driven by expansion across the different segments including Corporate, Retail, MSME, and Public Sector Institutions (PSI) segments, with the strongest contributions from Tanzania, DRC and Uganda. Nairobi, Kenya | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a solid first‑half performance for 2026, underscoring its continued regional leadership… ## [DRC Ebola outbreak remains global health emergency as cases surge](https://www.independent.co.ug/drc-ebola-outbreak-remains-global-health-emergency-as-cases-surge/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as the epidemic surpasses 5,000 cases, spreads into new areas and prompts authorities to pursue experimental vaccines and treatments. The outbreak is … The post DRC Ebola outbreak remains… ## [More than a dance: How Sweet Kids are turning creativity into opportunity](https://www.independent.co.ug/more-than-a-dance-how-sweet-kids-are-turning-creativity-into-opportunity/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After the school day is done, the cameras come on. Music fills the room, bodies move in rhythm and comments begin streaming across the screen from viewers following from Uganda and beyond. For the young people behind Sweet Kids, dance has become more than entertainment. It is performance, community … The post More than a dance: How Sweet Kids are turning… ## [How efficient procurement processes are key to Uganda’s development](https://www.independent.co.ug/how-efficient-procurement-processes-are-key-to-ugandas-development/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Entities, suppliers urged to treat procurement as a vehicle for delivering sustainable development Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Procuring entities have been urged to place local content at the center of Uganda’s growth strategy to ensure that public expenditure translates into broader domestic wealth creation. Speaking on the role of procurement in … The post How efficient procurement… ## [Don’t retire the man —redeploy the experience](https://www.independent.co.ug/dont-retire-the-man-redeploy-the-experience/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Why former service personnel remain one of the most underused national security resources COMMENT | MATHIAS RUKUBA | When a security officer, police officer, military veteran or other service professional leaves active duty, society often sees a retired uniform, an empty position and someone who has reached the end of a career. That perception … The post Don’t retire the man —redeploy the… ## [Equator Voice Africa expands digital journalism footprint in East Africa](https://www.independent.co.ug/equator-voice-africa-expands-digital-journalism-footprint-in-east-africa/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equator Voice Africa, an emerging digital media portal headquartered in Kampala, continues to expand its editorial coverage, positioning itself as a growing digital hub for Pan-African news, cultural reporting, and regional analysis. Operating from its central editorial desk in Kampala, the platform founded by creative entrepreneur Topistar di Congo … The… ## [Uganda to send health workers to South Sudan for Ebola response](https://www.independent.co.ug/uganda-to-send-health-workers-to-south-sudan-for-ebola-response/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government of Uganda is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of South Sudan to extend its support in the Ebola response by sending health workers. Dr. Charles Ayume, the State for Health in charge of Primary Health Care, said the move is aimed at helping … The post Uganda to send health workers to South Sudan for Ebola response appeared first… ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Owjp54Rgjzgr) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Arsenal favorite to retain title as Premier League gets underway](https://www.independent.co.ug/arsenal-favorite-to-retain-title-as-premier-league-gets-underway/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The new Premier League season begins Friday night with defending champion Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, as a host of clubs enter the campaign with new coaches and renewed ambitions. Arsenal starts as the clear favorite to retain its title after strengthening an already dominant squad … The post Arsenal favorite to retain title as Premier… ## [Action resumes today with seniors vying for the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf title](https://www.independent.co.ug/action-resumes-today-with-seniors-vying-for-the-johnnie-walker-uganda-open-golf-title/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship returns today, with the Seniors Open at Uganda Golf Club, where some of the most experienced golfers will compete over 36 holes. The event follows the Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open at the same venue, won by Tanzania’s Hawa Wanyeche. For many, … The post Action resumes today with seniors vying for the… ## [Six decades of cooperation foster deep trust between Chinese doctors and African communities](https://www.independent.co.ug/six-decades-of-cooperation-foster-deep-trust-between-chinese-doctors-and-african-communities/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ NAIROBI | Xinhua | For three years, Seif Amour Rajab could barely open his mouth. Seif was 16 when he fell from a mango tree and fractured his jaw. On Tanzania’s remote Pemba Island, the hospital could do little. The jaw slowly locked shut; eating became a struggle, then speech. The once-active teenager withdrew into … The post Six decades of cooperation foster deep trust between Chinese doctors… ## [From barefoot to high-tech: How Chinese doctors shaped a healthier nation](https://www.independent.co.ug/from-barefoot-to-high-tech-how-chinese-doctors-shaped-a-healthier-nation/) _2026-08-21 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ BEIJING | Xinhua | Half a century ago, a “barefoot doctor” in rural China might have carried little more than a bag of basic medicines, a few syringes and a dozen or so needles. Today, those humble practitioners have given way to a vast and diverse healthcare workforce operating within the world’s largest health system … The post From barefoot to high-tech: How Chinese doctors shaped a healthier… ## [Union Online Duuka hits Ugandan market](https://www.independent.co.ug/union-online-duuka-hits-ugandan-market/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Union Transport Alliance launches Union Online Duuka, powered by Rukapay Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga Hall at Hotel Africana today was filled with smiles. The mood was euphoric. One could sense that a final piece of the jigsaw puzzle in raising the profile of Uganda’s transport sector had been put … The post Union Online Duuka hits Ugandan market appeared first on The… ## [U.S. national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history](https://www.independent.co.ug/u-s-national-debt-tops-40-trillion-usd-for-first-time-in-history/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time in history, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Wednesday. The data shows that debt held by the public and intragovernmental holdings stood at 32.266 trillion dollars and 7.782 trillion dollars, respectively, bringing total public … The post U.S. national debt tops 40 trillion USD… ## [ECOTRUST training changes how farmers see trees](https://www.independent.co.ug/ecotrust-training-changes-how-farmers-see-trees/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Lamwo, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | In Apyeta Parish, Lamwo District, maize is still grown, but for 46-year-old farmer Kenneth Akena, it is no longer the only crop he depends on. After years of uncertain returns from maize farming, Akena has added something new to his 3-acre land in Ogili Sub-county: rows of eucalyptus … The post ECOTRUST training changes how farmers see trees appeared first on The… ## [Otunnu impresses, discusses UN reform, conflict resolution and AI](https://www.independent.co.ug/otunnu-impresses-discusses-un-reform-conflict-resolution-and-ai/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ ANALYSIS | URN | Uganda’s candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Olara Otunnu, has called for sweeping reforms of the world body, stronger intervention in armed conflicts and greater efforts to ensure emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence benefit all of humanity. Otunnu made the case for his candidacy on Wednesday during an interactive dialogue … The post Otunnu… ## [Why Otunnu is UN’s best bet for this moment](https://www.independent.co.ug/why-otunnu-is-uns-best-bet-for-this-moment/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Anyone who watched Olara Otunnu face the UN General Assembly in this week’s interactive dialogue saw something different in modern diplomacy. He answered hard questions without notes, without hedging, and without losing his composure, meeting probing queries from ambassadors with clarity and, occasionally, his characteristic flash of humor. In a … The post Why Otunnu is… ## [NEIGHBOURS: Husband’s second marriage triggered Bunga children murder](https://www.independent.co.ug/neighbours-husbands-second-marriage-triggered-bunga-children-murder/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kalungu, Uganda | URN | Residents and the housemaid of Kalungu Bunga in Makindye say the stabbing of five children, of of them fatally, was triggered by a husband’s marrying another wife. Dorothy Namayo, 43, a Kenyan national, allegedly killed two of her children and left three others critically injured in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba, Makindye … The post NEIGHBOURS: Husband’s second marriage triggered… ## [Police probe what triggered Bunga family tragedy as new details emerge](https://www.independent.co.ug/police-probe-what-triggered-bunga-family-tragedy-as-new-details-emerge/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police are investigating what may have triggered the deadly attack on five children in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, after new details emerged about the events leading to the deaths of two siblings and the serious injury of three others. Investigators are examining witness accounts of a disagreement involving the family on … The post Police probe what triggered Bunga family… ## [Vipers SC signs Nigerian defender Tarabina](https://www.independent.co.ug/__trashed-13/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Reigning Uganda Premier League champion Vipers SC has signed Nigerian defender Princewill Biweribo Tarabina on a two-year contract to bolster its squad ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old central defender previously played for Nigerian Premier League sides Bayelsa United FC and Plateau United FC. Tarabina’s arrival fills the void … The post Vipers SC signs Nigerian… ## [Ugandans are still poor, living hand to mouth](https://www.independent.co.ug/ugandans-are-still-poor-living-hand-to-mouth/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Uganda’s economic growth is real, but the poverty I have witnessed across the country demands that leaders look beyond the headline numbers. COMMENT | JULIUS BUSINGE | “Give me Shs1,000 and I will buy salt; get me Shs500 and I will buy a drink; contribute some money for me so I can complete … The post Ugandans are still poor, living hand to mouth appeared first on The Independent Uganda: . ## [Two children dead after Kenyan mother goes on rampage in Bunga](https://www.independent.co.ug/two-children-dead-after-kenyan-mother-goes-on-rampage-in-bunga/) _2026-08-20 · The Independent · The Independent Uganda:_ Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police are investigating what may have triggered the deadly attack on five children in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, after new details emerged about the events leading to the deaths of two siblings and the serious injury of three others. Investigators are examining witness accounts of a disagreement involving the family on … The post Two children dead after Kenyan mother…