Independent (Kampala)

Experts in Uganda have warned that the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir is not a vaccine and advised users to combine it with other prevention methods.

Scientific innovation and international financing have transformed HIV into a manageable condition for millions, but a funding crisis threatens to widen access gaps. The article highlights the progress made over two decades in Africa.

Fuel prices in Uganda oscillated between 6,300 shillings (1.68 dollars) and 6,700 shillings per litre for petrol and diesel in the second quarter of 2026, contributing to high average prices of goods and services. These fluctuations threaten the Central Bank's inflation target.

The Katanga case has focused on DNA evidence to determine if Molly Katanga or her deceased husband killed Mr. Katanga on 2 November 2023. The court is examining the implications of this evidence in the ongoing trial.

The article discusses Francis Fukuyama's 1990s 'end-of-history' thesis, which posited that liberal-democratic welfare-state capitalism represents the optimal social system. It highlights the thesis's role as a unifying narrative for the liberal-democratic West and the empirical question of how other regions would adopt this model.

The Ugandan government has increased the public service wage bill by more than 1.08 trillion shillings for the 2026/2027 financial year and announced reforms to strengthen human resource management, accountability, and service delivery.

President Yoweri Museveni announced that First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni has recovered from a serious illness. She is currently recovering well.

Senior lawyer Erias Lukwago has been allegedly abducted and tortured, prompting outrage and support from Uganda's legal community. The incident, reported by the Kampala-based Independent, highlights concerns over his safety and the legal fraternity's condemnation.

Uganda is struggling to close gaps in its blood supply, leading to persistent maternal deaths. On World Blood Donor Day, health officials highlighted the structural inability to deliver safe blood quickly to women who bleed after childbirth.

The article discusses the swearing-in of Uganda's new Cabinet, marking the start of the 2026-2031 government term following January's general election and Parliament's formation. It highlights the expectations of Ugandans who voted in the election and urges the new government to honor these hopes.