In parts of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, it is not uncommon to hear of individuals who run naked at night. They cause trouble ...

You black out, we jumpstart you”. This is the anthem at Bandali rise, Kampala’s most hyped nightlife hotspot in Bugolobi. You ...

Kigali’s end-of-year celebrations are set to kick off in style with New Year Countdown, an open-air music event scheduled for December 30 at Atelier Du Vin’s parking lot. Starting at 7:00pm till late, ...

Government once seen as progressive on migration says aid cuts to blame for excluding countries ‘not experiencing war’ The Ugandan government has stopped granting asylum and refugee status to people ...

Once a tool of British colonial rule, Uganda’s anti-homosexuality laws are now being used to forge national identity, permeating all avenues of life. Decriminalisation must only be the first step in ...

Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor-elect of New York City, was born in Uganda to parents of Indian origin, and his family emigrated when he was a child. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Musinguzi Blanshe When ...

As Uganda approaches its January 2026 general elections, the country’s political landscape bears a troubling resemblance to previous electoral cycles, but with an intensified authoritarianism that ...

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala’s nightlife was set ablaze at the weekend as Rhythm & Brunch Kampala Edition brought a nostalgic wave of 90s and 2000s R&B to the Kati Kati Grounds. The ...

Ugandan authorities have perpetrated widespread discrimination and violence against LGBT people in the two years since the Anti-Homosexuality Act became law. The Ugandan authorities have spread ...

Some African cities are renowned for their electrifying nightlife, offering an experience that is truly one-of-a-kind. This reputation has spread far and wide, attracting tourists from around the ...