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Three arrested for murder at venue of Bukomansimbi wedding

Bukomansimbi , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Bukomansimbi have arrested three people from the same family in connection to the death of 23-year-old  Paul Kibirige at the venue of a traditional wedding. Muhammad Nsubuga, the Southern Regional Police spokesperson, confirmed that the suspects are in custody at Bukomansimbi police …

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FIRE: Bilal Islamic releases Senior One, Two students

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The management of Bilal Schools Bwaise has granted parents access to their children following a fire outbreak at the school on Sunday night. A fire at dormitories of senior one and two male students, destroyed the learner’s property including books and beddings. This morning, …

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Afro-Arab Youth given 50 acres to build centre near Entebbe

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Afro-Arab Youth Council secretariat officials have confirmed receipt of 50 acres of prime land in Kawuku, Katabi sub-county of Wakiso district in Entebbe. They say they will construct of a convention center worth $200 million on the land. The council boasts of subscribing members …

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Bukomansimbi man killed after fight over woman at wedding

Bukomansimbi , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bukomansimbi police are investigating the death of a man hours after a traditional wedding. The shocking incident happened on Sunday at Kyetume-Katoma village in Kibinge sub-county at the residence of the LC I Chairperson where the wedding celebrations took place. It is alleged …

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Gunmen run away with documents related to Masaka crude pipeline claims

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unidentified thugs have broken into the offices of Community Transformation Foundation Network-COTFONE, a Non-Government Organization that is helping persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP project get compensation. Yisito Kayinga Muddu, the  Programs Coordinator of COTFONE says that the thieves went away …

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Lab technicians, Health Ministry official clash over promotions

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Medical laboratory professionals in government health facilities have clashed with Patrick Mpiima Kibirango, the Registrar of Allied Health Professionals in the Ministry of Health, over their welfare and failure to secure promotions. The matters came up during a scientific conference held at Ikoro Hotel …

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Vet doctors demand better regulation of animal drugs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has asked government to give them a greater role in the regulation of veterinary drugs to help stop a flood of fake products in the country. They have demanded that government brings back the regulation of veterinary drugs to the Ministry …

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