The Lira Regional Blood Bank under construction.Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Regional Blood Bank at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) is nearing completion, with phase one standing at 98 percent.Started in March 2025 on a piece of land donated by Lir
Uganda became one of the first teams to exit the 2205 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after finishing last in their groupThe East Africans failed to win any game, losing to Nigeria 3-1 in the final group game on Tuesday eveningThe Uganda Cranes will get a sizeable amount of money f
That we expected this election to be violent from the very beginning – and are shocked nothing outstanding has yet happened – is telling enough: Our so-called democracy is simply regimes of violence and poorly-choreographed pretensions.Indeed, the entire country understands (as does NR
Al-Nassr continued their perfect start to the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League season with a spectacular 4-1 win over sixth-placed Al-Khaleej. It was the Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo show yet again as the Portugal internationals bagged one goal each, taking their respective tallies for the season to
As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect, reset, and recharge. These 25 straightforward actions can help you clear out clutter, recognise your progress, and start the new year with focus and energy.1. Declutter your spaceYour environment affects your mood, focus,
Uganda’s U17 boys’ team booked their place in the FIFA U17 World Cup round of 16 after a gritty 1–0 victory over Senegal on Friday.Abubakali Walusimbi produced the decisive moment of the match with a superb first-half strike, finishing off a swift Ugandan move to give the Cubs a cruc
The Young Pharaohs’ run at the FIFA U-17 World Cup came to an end as Egypt suffered a 3-1 defeat to Switzerland in the Round of 32 in Qatar.The Swiss opened the scoring in the 16th minute through Nevio Scherrer, with Ethan Bruchez adding a second just before halftime. Jill Stiel sealed t
Recognizing overeating signs is vital for health. Fitness coach highlights 5 symptoms, including feeling extra thirsty after a meal, and more. It’s not always easy to know if you’re eating just enough or already too much, especially when you are trying to be healthy or lose weight. Mor
The rumor mill is churning,and this time,it’s a potential blockbuster transfer that could shake up the soccer world. Whispers are growing louder about Manchester City’s prolific striker, Erling Haaland, and a surprising link to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Could the Norwegian sensation be on h
Bryan Mbeumo has been voted our Player of the Month for the second time in his short Manchester United career.The brilliant forward picked up the trophy for his exploits in August, making an immediate impact after arriving from Brentford in the summer.After Bruno Fernandes took the
