Archbishop- elect Prof Mugume Bagambaki RichardRegional tensions after the Israel–U.S. confrontations with Islamic Republic of Iran in mid‑2025 and early‑2026 have revived interest in biblical passages that mention Persia and Elam as players in end‑times war.Archbishop‑ele
Shock gripped Pallisa District after a nine-year-old Primary Two pupil allegedly committed suicide following the recent deaths of both parents, prompting calls for increased counseling support for orphaned children.Nine Year Old Timothy Okello laid to rest at Komolo village in Akisim sub c
NATIONALNile Breweries Limited (NBL), Uganda’s leading beer manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Olive Birungi Lumonya as Chairperson of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Ms. Lumonya assumes the position following the untimely passing of Mr. Franci
Atletico Madrid stunned Copa del Rey holder and La Liga leader Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday.An own goal and strikes from Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez gave Atletico a 4-0 advantage to take into the return leg at the Camp Nou
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has commissioned a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling and storage plant in Mbale City as part of its strategy to expand access to clean, safe and reliable cooking energy in Eastern Uganda.The facility was commissioned by Mbale City De
Idi Ssemata, the National Unity Platform (NUP) party candidate for the Mawogola North parliamentary race, has withdrawn from next year’s general elections. He becomes the second NUP candidate to pull out of the race in Sembabule District ahead of the general election slated for January 1
Liverpool face a daunting trip to Inter MilanAs chaos and crisis reigns supreme on and off the field, Liverpool face a daunting trip to intimidating San Siro surroundings on Tuesday night, when they face Inter Milan in the Champions League league phase.The 13th-placed Reds have clai
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens enjoyed a dream international debut as Belgium stormed into the 2026 World Cup with a ruthless 7-0 demolition of Liechtenstein. It was a landmark evening for the 23-year-old, who not only kept a flawless clean sheet but also watched his team-mates tear t
The Marvel Cinematic Universe contains no shortage of romance alongside its thrilling action and epic superhero stories. Ranking among the most memorable longstanding MCU couples are Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Ev
Sunderland are enjoying their return to life in the Premier League and are ready to make a serious statement by signing a Barcelona starSunderland are ready to make a shock signing from Barcelona that will see them smash their transfer record.After being promoted at the end of last
