Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala, Dr. Paul Ssemogerere, has highlighted five urgent challenges that Uganda must address to secure a better future for its citizens and prevent further decline. In an unconventional Christmas message delivered to the media at his office in Lubaga, following the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Huawei ICT Competition Awards Ceremony, held on December 23 in Kampala celebrated innovation and excellence in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Presided over by John Chrysestom Muyingo, the state minister for Higher Education, the event honored Ugandan students who excelled in …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As thousands of Christians gathered in prayer on Christmas Day, leaders in Arua City emphasized the importance of peace, love, and security during the holiday season. Given the city’s ethnic and religious diversity, both religious and security leaders urged the community to celebrate peacefully …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders have decried the high levels of poverty and human rights violations that continue characterize Uganda. Speaking at Lubaga Cathedral during the celebration of Christmas, the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga, National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu and the minister of state for higher …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Savannah Region and the Anti-Trafficking Office at the Ministry of Internal Affairs have issued a strong warning to parents about the rising threat of child trafficking during the holiday season. The warning follows alarming statistics from the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NCBA Uganda Monthly MUG came to an exciting close this past on Dec.21 with the much-anticipated Mug of Mugs event at Mary Louise Simkins Golf Club, Namulonge. After months of intense competition, the final leg of the Monthly Mug attracted a host of golf …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians across the country have been asked to embrace the true meaning of Christmas and desist from involving themselves in immoral acts. Delivering their messages during Christmas day celebrations, religious leaders from across the world said many people instead of reflecting on the birth of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, scientists have urged them to be cautious with the food, warning them against the danger of food poisoning and toxicity. Dr Precious Tukamushaba, a Nutritionist told URN that people tend to start up unhealthy eating patterns during …

Rome, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis officially launched the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year on Tuesday evening by opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in a ceremony on Christmas Eve. The symbolic act began a year-long celebration, which will run until January 6, 2026. The event occurred just before the …

Madi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration of Madi West Nile Diocese has unveiled a UGX 14 Billion Budget for the year 2025. This is a significant growth up from the UGX 10 Billion this ending year. According to the Diocesan administrators, the priorities for next financial year are …