🇺🇬 The Independent Uganda
Uganda · EN · https://www.independent.co.ug
About The Independent Uganda
The Independent Uganda is privately owned by its founder, editor, and publisher, Andrew Mwenda. It operates as an independent venture and is not affiliated with larger media conglomerates or state entities.
The Independent Uganda aims to provide in-depth analysis and often offers 'contrarian perspectives' within Uganda's constrained media landscape. Freedom House noted in 2012 that The Independent, along with other print outlets, was 'generally critical of the government and offer a range of opposition views'. The outlet operates in a challenging environment where independent media faces harassment, arrests, and violence, with Reporters Without Borders ranking Uganda 133rd in its 2023 World Press Freedom Index. There are no specific media bias ratings from major international watchdogs like Media Bias/Fact Check, AllSides, or Ad Fontes Media directly for 'The Independent Uganda'.
Reading context
Outlets in Uganda often work under tighter political or legal limits than in countries ranked as fully free for press. We keep each headline's original tone on purpose, so you can see how stories are usually framed for domestic readers.
MAKANO: More like a Basquiat ‘protégé’
- Ugandan artist MAKANO, aged 25, is showcasing his debut solo exhibition, "Red Flags 2026," in Zambia. - The artist, compared to Jean-Michel Basquiat for his style, draws inspiration from his experie…
Joint US-Ugandan Committee to Steer Multi-Billion Dollar Health Support
- The U.S. and Uganda launched a Joint Health Steering Committee to oversee a five-year, $2.3 billion health partnership. - The committee, co-chaired by the U.S. Ambassador and Uganda's Health Ministe…
Uganda Airlines’ Airbus returns to London after repairs
- Uganda Airlines' Airbus A330-800neo has resumed its London Gatwick route after nearly three months of maintenance. - The aircraft underwent unscheduled maintenance due to Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engi…
Visually impaired student’s journey and the impact of girls empowering programme
- Joseline Namutebi, a visually impaired student in Uganda, had her education transformed by the Girls Empowering Girls (GEG) program. - The program provided financial assistance for her school fees a…
