The Independent (Uganda) Headlines Today

2,000 Surgeons sharpen Knives for 2026 Imbalu ceremony

Out of School, Into Work: Girls turn Home-Grown skills into certified careers

FA Cup: Manchester City crushes Liverpool, Arsenal crashes out of quarterfinals

Rising teenage pregnancies raise concerns in Arua

Ggaba Childcare Attack: Grief and shock persist for parents

POA Series: Kasango is king in Entebbe leg

Privatisation: Are Ugandans safe in private hands?

Ggaba schools to remain closed after deadly attack

Why returning home is best option for Bobi Wine

Police urge public vigilance during Easter celebrations

Pope Leo XIV disagrees with Pentagon chief’s comments on US fighting in name of Jesus

What to know about the U.S. Artemis II Moon mission

A rare moment, Anglicans and Catholics unite for joint Way of the Cross in Ntungamo

Judiciary mourns retired Supreme Court Judge Augustine Nshimye

Buliisa moves to install biometric machines to curb health worker absenteeism

China to empower traditional industries with AI in more balanced way: expert

Cwinyai wins first POA tour title

Iran rejects U.S. proposal for 48-hour ceasefire

Govt allocates Shs30 billion to upgrade Bunyoro Hotels ahead of 2027 AFCON

How Uganda’s new tax levies will hit your pocket

CMA’s 30 Years: Shs8 trillion in capital, savings

Atletico host Barcelona, Man City face Liverpool: don’t miss the biggest matches of the week in Europe!

Chinese community in Uganda honors fallen Chinese experts in Namboole stadium construction

Way of the Cross Call: Reflect on peace to heal Uganda from corruption, violence and division

How escalation in Middle East spills over, impacts global economy

When resentful U.S. meets “ungrateful” NATO

KCCA directed to implement axle load controls on city roads

Stalled repairs to x-ray rooms in 20 hospitals irk MPs

Retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Nshimye dead

EASTER APPEAL: Busoga Bishop urges Museveni to free political prisoners

Court upholds 10-year ban of KCCA officials over Shs300,000 bribe

Uganda Airlines makes emergency return after bird strike shatters windscreen

43 civilians killed in fresh ADF attack in eastern DRC

MPs side with UNBS to retain Non-Tax Revenue

Why Gulu Archdiocese suspended joint way of the cross

Pay rise for army privates gets the greenlight

Uganda gets $540 million funding for cities, municipalities

Africa faces fuel, food price shock as Hormuz disruption deepens

POA: Kasango in three-stroke lead, Cwinya-ai shows amateurs who is boss

8 U.S. deportees arrive in Uganda

Ggaba Killer first paid for his child’s admission before slaughtering 4 children

Man hacks 4 children to death at Ggaba daycare centre

FUEL: Kenyans flock to Uganda for cheaper prices

Gulu career fair draws 1,000 youth

BCU seeks $120M gov’t support for coffee value addition

Molly Katanga: You would crawl too had you been in my position

Parliament to discuss weighbridges amid sugarcane theft concerns

Entrepreneur Benard Feni recognized for innovation and community impact

From Owino Market to regional spotlight: Allan Senior wins East Africa fashion award

Senegal stripped of AFCON title

Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Balimwezo vows to reject substandard roads

Etania and Smirnoff set to ignite Hockey Grounds Easter weekend

25 Years of AKA gallery

Police recover 68 stolen cattle in Luwero

IGG launches wealth declaration exercise

Digital and traditional media are not Israel and Iran

Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ over next 2 to 3 weeks

Kitara petitions court to nullify MP Norbert Mao’s election

The Arua Cathedral mural and the debate over sacred images

Inside Karamoja’s high-stakes livestock vaccination mission

POA tour 2025 champions to do battle again

Taking action for Africa’s agrifood systems amid global uncertainty

Assessors advise court to convict Nandutu in iron sheets case

World Bank pledges financial support for Uganda’s SGR project

Digital Talk journalist remanded to Luzira over fake news involving Janet Museveni

World Cup set for new era as giants miss out

Ezana Kassa takes the helm at FAO Uganda

‎Napak women lead fight against child trafficking

UEDCL starts upgrading electricity distribution infrastructure for Masaka

Smart agriculture sows modernization amid China’s nationwide spring ploughing

Trump strongly considering pulling the U.S out of NATO

UN Women and Equity Bank Uganda partner to advance women’s economic empowerment

Mao reveals cordial ties with Speaker Among

Butabika takes over drug injection treatment as NGO funding dries up

TOORO: King Oyo gives govt 50 acres to construct a modern stadium

Prison warder Anguyo, three relatives remanded to Kitalya Prison

Mabirizi slapped with new charges

Drivers to Govt: Improve roads before enforcing traffic fines

Pearl of Africa Season 2 set for grand tee-off at Entebbe Club

Kenya confirms hosting fee paid for 2027 AFCON

Besigye, Lutale oppose request to conceal witnesses in treason trial

As petrol shoots past sh5,300, energy officials say Uganda has fuel reserves to run to May

Euro Gold Refinery secures Yumbe mining licence in Push for local gold value addition

How Chuck Norris shaped a generation beyond the screen

How smart financing is helping Ugandan schools stay open and growing

DTB launches enhanced Kids’ Winner Savings Account

From ashes to assurance: Why insurance must become every trader’s safety net

Tomato farming propels Iganga’s young couple into harmony

Ugandan coffee makes its mark at Melbourne International Expo

Uganda’s Alliance for Transporters Union launched

Makerere’s lung institute to become Uganda Lung Institute

Malaria resurgence threatens Uganda’s hard-won gains

Iran’s IRGC confirms navy commander’s death due to severe injuries

Katanga case and the rise of trial by social media

Alan Kasujja: The man who walked into the noise

Gov’t nears completion of Karamoja Cultural Centre project

Africa We Build Summit to unlock domestic capital for infrastructure

Chef April turns dinner into storytelling at The Singleton chef’s table

PDM disbursements hit Shs3.6 trillion as MPs question impact

BrighterMonday brings employability drive to Muni University