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Kamuli LCV chairperson dies after crashing into truck

  Nakifuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kamuli LCV Chairperson Maxwell Kuwembula died early today when his vehicle crashed into a stationary truck. Police confirmed that Kuwembula, who was driving from Kampala, died in Nakifuma enroute to Kamuli via the Gayaza-Kayunga road. Kuwembula, who was driving a double-cabin vehicle with registration …

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Museveni launches new development plan

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly developed fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV) is ready to be implemented with effect from the beginning of the financial year 2025/2026. President Museveni launched the NDPIV on his arrival at Kololo ceremonial ground where Parliament was sitting for the budget ceremony. The …

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Besigye asks magistrate to step aside over alleged judicial misconduct

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing jailed opposition politician Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, have formally requested Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege to recuse herself from further presiding over their case, citing bias, incompetence, and judicial misconduct. The request was presented …

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Gov’t warns against inflammatory statements ahead of 2026 elections

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Defence, Jacob Oboth Oboth, has warned citizens against uttering inflammatory statements that could spark unrest and threaten the country’s stability as the country gears up for the 2026 elections. He emphasised that such rhetoric risks undermining the peace Uganda has worked …

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Court Petitioned over digital number plates, express penalty scheme

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A concerned citizen, Kagingo Muhammad Brutus, has petitioned the High Court seeking an interim injunction to halt the issuance of digital number plates and the collection of express traffic penalty fees. He argues that the company currently handling the process, Joint Stock Company Global …

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NRM schedules special nomination days for Alupo and Muhwezi

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has announced a special nomination exercise for three senior officials who will be out of the country on official state duties during the general nomination period. According to NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi, the general nomination …

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