The life of Dr Kizza Besigye, a long-time opposition leader in Uganda and a fearless critic of President Yoweri Museveni must be spared. Media reports indicated that, on 17 February, he was taken to a medical clinic after embarking on a hunger strike while in a military prison. He is back in his prison cell.

Survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) should not have to wait years for justice, Austrian diplomat Dr Yvonne Katja Kerschbaumer has said, as Uganda launches a new initiative to speed up GBV case resolution.

The event underscored art’s ability to inspire, connect communities, and foster meaningful cross-cultural dialogue, offering a glimpse into the future of global creative exchange

Uganda health authorities say they discharged the last eight patients who recovered from Ebola. There were no other positive cases in the outbreak declared last month.

Kampala's cocktail lovers came out in full force to celebrate the World Margarita Day in style, at The Alchemist, Bugolobi.The event, hosted by Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)- with Don Julio tequila leading the way,

UDP, valued at $566 million (Shs2.1 trillion), is already funding road projects in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, and Mukono Municipality

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s BPO industry stands for significant growth. Having established a dedicated policy framework, the country now has the opportunity to capitalize on its inherent advantages.

OPINIONBy David WasikeUganda, often celebrated as the Pearl of Africa, is on a mission to achieve an extraordinary tenfold economic growth in the next 15 years. This ambitious target aligns with global frameworks like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

The Commonwealth called on Tuesday for Uganda, a member of the 56-nation group, to release opposition politician Kizza Besigye, saying his detention undermined democracy and human rights.

Detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, who went on a hunger strike last week, has been rushed to hospital after his health deteriorated, an allied lawmaker and a local television broadcaster said.

While speaking at the award ceremony, the UNHCR representative in Uganda Mr. Mathew Crentil commended the government of Uganda for its progressive refugee policy that is evidenced by it hosting over 1.8 million refugees. He called on the refugees to optimally use this opportunity to improve their livelihood.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A health worker prepares to administer a vial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola, during a trial ...