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…

Pope Francis’ spiritual testament, dated 29 June 2022, has been published, giving indications for his burial in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. Vatican, Italy | POPE FRANCIS |  Miserando atque Eligendo (By having mercy, by choosing Him). In the name of…

Vatican, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | The passing of Pope Francis has set in motion the Vatican’s long-established protocol for selecting his successor. Within 15 to 20 days of his passing on Easter Monday,  cardinals from around the world will gather for the…

Police is also unbeaten in the past two meetings with 1-0 victories home and away when the Cops played in the Fufa Big League

The left back was one of the two BUL players sent off by referee Henry Musisi alongside Jerome Kiirya in game overtaken by events of

FreeBoy Adams believes that the Ugandan music industry has lost direction and focus, with artists from other parts of the country being marginalized and forced to go to the central region and sing in Luganda.

Key steps needed to protect these data workers on the continent ANALYSIS | MOHAMMAD AMIR ANWAR |  Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities – including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance…

VATICAN CITY | TASS |  Pope Francis will be buried some time between Friday and Sunday of this week, a Vatican spokesman said. He said that under Vatican rules, the funeral must take place on the fourth to sixth day after the pope’s death. The exact date…