Biswanka, a local singer, announces plans to quit music due to threats and criticism from fellow artists and media personalities.

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, has passed away at 88. A statement from the Vatican confirms his death.

Jean Ahoua won the game with a decent free kick strike at the stroke of halftime to ensure the Msimbazi gain a slim but important

FUFA Big League entity Kigezi Home Boyz Football Club has announced the sacking of their head coach, a Scottish national Stephen Pritchard.

KCCA Leopards secured a commanding 84-49 victory over Nabisunsa Girls in a National Basketball League clash held at the YMCA Courts in Wandegeya on Monday.

Vatican City, Rome — Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, died peacefully on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Holy Father passed away at 7:35 a.m. at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta within Vatican City, following…

Attracting ‘proper’ mining companies could bring peace, say experts COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Barrick Gold Corporation was until 2019 the largest mining company in the world. With operating revenue of US$12.922 billion (Uganda’s GDP is about US$50 billion)…

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has responded to concerns raised by individuals who feel targeted by the recently released pastoral letter from the Catholic Bishops of Uganda. The letter, issued by the Uganda Episcopal…

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda enters the critical pre-election period, prominent religious leaders from across the country have used the Easter season to deliver a united and impassioned call for peace, fairness, and moral revival in the nation’s…

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fr. Deo Mugambe, the main celebrant at the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Charles Lwanga Bukerere Parish in Mukono Municipality, has cautioned against what he called “forcing a reconciliation” between National Unity Platform (NUP)…

Gombe Secondary School won a historic double in handball sport during the 2025 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Games hosted by Namagabi.

Putin and Francis were personally acquainted MOSCOW | TASS | Russian President Vladimir Putin held deep respect for Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “The president sent a telegram expressing his condolences…

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI) has announced groundbreaking findings from a clinical trial that could mark a major shift in the treatment of childhood pneumonia across Africa. The study, dubbed PediCAP, reveals…

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government toxicologist Dr. Jaffer Kisitu on Thursday told the court, presided over by High Court Judge Justice Comfort Kania, that there is a minimum criterion for confirming the presence of gunshot residue (GSR), and…

Vipers Sports Club progressed to the semi-finals of the 2024-2025 Stanbic Uganda Cup at the expense of rivals Sports Club Villa.

Vipers entertain Sports Club Villa in the quarter finals of the 2024-2025 Stanbic Uganda Cup at St Mary's Stadium, Kitende under floodlights.

UCU Lady Canons secured a commanding 81-47 victory over the Nkumba Lady Marines in a National Basketball League game held at the YMCA Court in Wandegeya on Monday.

Vatican City — The Holy See has confirmed that Pope Francis will be laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, specifically in the Pauline Chapel, as he requested in his Spiritual Testament dated June 29, 2022. The testament, made public on Monday, April…

Unilever Uganda has introduced the Royco Cube Ku String to the Eastern region with a colourful and energetic activation at Bugwere Market in Mbale City. This move highlights Unilever’s commitment to innovation and its ongoing effort to connect more closely…

VATICAN NEWS: With Pope Francis’ passing, we recall his unforgettable efforts that contributed to friendship and dialogue between Christians and people of all religions. Vatican, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT |   The first visit of a Pope to the Arabian Peninsula…