Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The heavy wooden doors of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Lubaga, had barely closed after the 1 p.m. Mass when a fresh wave of worshippers began to stream in. They arrived first in small groups, then in clusters, their footsteps steady on the stone floor. A special Mas
COMMENT | JOSEPHA JABO | On Thursday, February 5, 2026 the minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, addressed journalists at Uganda Media Centre, briefing them about the new trade order, available workspaces in public markets for street vendors and the revival of the Sunday Market. The press conferen
Finance Trust Bank has applied to surrender its Tier I commercial license in favor of Tier II status effective April 1. The move follows a Bank of Uganda notice as the lender shifts its strategy to meet revised capital requirements while maintaining core credit and deposit services.KAMPALA
Phaneroo Ministries is quickly becoming the hotspot for love and relationships, with several notable personalities finding their life partners there. Following the footsteps of Levixone, who is set to marry Desire Luzinda, former Miss Uganda Stellah Nantumbwe ha
Rising Ugandan star Kapeke has finally addressed ongoing comparisons with renowned rapper Fik Fameica, firmly stating that he is not on the same level as the established artist.
Video jockey VJ Junior, real name Marystuarts Matovu, has revealed he is contemplating retirement from video jockeying after years of dominating the Ugandan movie commentary scene.Speaking about his future, Junior said he is ready to step back from the mi
As the world is gripped by Sean Diddy Combs' criminal trial and wonders what could have possibly led him into such depths of deprav
Barefoot, a jubilant smile across her face and arms outstretched in celebration, she had just crossed the finish line of the mothers' race at her son William's primary school.
In the densely populated heart of Kampala’s Mengo-Kisenyi area stands the often-overlooked yet profoundly sacred St. Balikuddembe Site—a place that quietly preserves the legacy of three of Uganda’s earliest Catholic martyrs.With Martyrs’ Day around the corner, this historical locat
No one does a pregnancy announcement quite like Rihanna.Just as the Met Gala 2025 red carpet was kicking off, the Grammy-winner, 37, was spotted in New
