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The Bus union on their part are eyeing next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that Uganda hosts together with Kenya and Tanzania.

“We went to China to secure buses that will support the AFCON, because we believe better transport is part of building a successful tournament,” remarked Umar Kakaire Umar, Bus Union chairman

The same message, Go Green was also ech...


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Uganda Union of taxis head Ssekindi speaking at Gaddafi Mosque hall on Tuesday. COURTESY PHOTOS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of the Uganda taxi industry aim to emulate their boda boda counterparts by introducing electric vehicles (EVs) across the country.

The chairman of the union of taxi operators and drivers in Uganda, Hajji Rashid Sse...


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Hon. Ambassador Adonia Ayebare this morning formally assumed office as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda. The assumption follows his swearing-in ceremony held yesterday, 11th August 2026, at State House, Entebbe, where he subscribed to the Oaths of Allegiance and of Minister before H.E. the President.

At a solemn handover at the Ministry of Foreign ...


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Airtel Uganda has called for the establishment of a national cyber resilience framework to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, detect, respond to and recover from cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and essential services.

Airtel Uganda IT Director, Uwagboe Ehimwenman, made the call during a panel discussion at the inaugural National Cyberse...


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Believe it or not, but the infamous 10,000 steps a day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory

SPECIAL FEATURE | HUNTER BENNETT | You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity.

This magic number feels like a medical rule, handed down by doctors ac...


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