Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For over a decade, Uganda has been a refuge for more than 1.5 million displaced individuals fleeing conflict and persecution from neighboring countries such as South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Somalia. While this humanitarian gesture is commendable, experts …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Letshego Africa Holdings has affirmed that the Group has not defaulted nor failed to service any of its obligations in its subsidiaries. “We confirm that claims of default on the part of Letshego Kenya and Uganda are false and incorrect,” it said in …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Brighton Ahimbisibwe, the incoming Luwero District Police Commander (DPC), has been warned about the traps set by affluent land grabbers who are suspected of using law enforcement officers to further their aims. Several official reports from Luwero District have …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | A 31-year-old man, extradited from Zambia to Uganda a month ago, has appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on terrorism charges. Swalleh Abubaker, also known as Mupeta, Dog City, Fujo Boxer, and Tom Kivuruge, identified by prosecutors as a businessman, appeared before …
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Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A severe shortage of rabies vaccines has hit government health facilities in Eastern Uganda amidst a surge in the number of people bitten by suspected rabid animals. A survey conducted in Tororo, Busia, and Namayingo districts revealed significant shortages of rabies vaccines, leaving many …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Indian players dominated the Uganda Para-Badminton International 2024 held here from July 2-7. India’s Jatin Azad defeated Ibrahim Aliyev of Azerbaijan 21-14, 21-16 in the men’s singles SU5 final, while Arati Janoba Patil of India won over her compatriot Latika Latika 21-16, 21-15 in the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Kampala are investigating a case in which a Canadian citizen Clifford Potter lost more than sh6 billion in a fake gold transaction. SSP Ayub Waisswa of the CID Kampala Metropolitan Police has written to a Kampala bank which hosts one of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers have questioned the involvement of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) owned company in private security services, saying it is likely to cause confusion amongst the public. Last year, the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of the UPDF ventured into private …
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Mitooma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mitooma District are hunting for a witch doctor who allegedly connived with three others to poison and kill a 45-year-old man in Butagatsi village, Mitooma District. The others, who are also on the run include Ruth Muhairwe, the deceased’s wife, Patrick Mukisa, and …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St Jude Galikwoleka Catholic Church in Kasana-Luwero Diocese has been boosted with a donation of 380 iron sheets, to complete a job that started 10 years ago. St Jude Galikwoleka Catholic Church was established 60 years ago as a sub parish in Kamira sub-county, Luwero …
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