Lira, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | Leaders from different political parties have suggested the need for unity among the opposition if they are to “liberate” from bondage under Museveni’s leadership. The call for unity was sounded at the burial of former Erute County MP, Charles Angiro Gutamoi who died in an …
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OBITUARY | THE INDEPENDENT | Hajj Hussien Kyanjo, the former Makindye West Member of Parliament passed away from Kibuli Hospital where he was being treated for an illness he has battled against for a long time. The passing of the businessman turned legislator has shocked many and continues to feature across …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Christians in Luwero Diocese has dragged the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu to High Court challenging the nullification of the elections of the then Bishop-elect, Canon Kasana Ssemakula. On 28th June the House of Bishops sitting at Kabalega …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in the Albertine region have been asked to exhibit a high level of professionalism and discipline. Vincent Mwesige, the Albertine Region Police Commander-RDC while presiding over the pipping ceremony for the recently promoted police officers in the region, said that members of the …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Moroto district counting losses following the prolonged dry spell that has destroyed crops in the gardens. An estimated 10,000 acres of various crops such as maize, sorghum, bean, sunflower and groundnuts has been ruined by the drought that started in mid June and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Advisory Services- NAADS’ newly instituted nucleus farmer strategy has boosted the planting of two high-value crops; macadamia nuts, and avocado. The two crops are a new addition to Uganda’s agribusiness sector, and are highly cherished due to their economic potential, thanks to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Parliament has announced the death of former Makindye West MP Hajj Hussein Kyanjo. He died this morning at Kibuli Muslim Hospital ending his more than 10 years illness. “Hajj set the bar for legislative excellence and leaves a legacy of a distinguished lawmaker, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | The oil and natural gas sector has so far employed over twelve thousand people during the construction of facilities to get oil out of the ground. Most jobs, according to the Petroleum Authority have followed the February 2023 Final Investment Decision by the Joint Ventures …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | IPSOS Uganda, a market and social research company has announced the upcoming industry webinar titled ‘Exploring the Future of National Audience Measurement Survey: Methodology, Trends and Insights”. This exclusive virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 6 pm to 8 pm, the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | The President of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Eng Patrick Oboi Amuriat has apologized to journalists who were assaulted by members at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi. On Thursday, the journalists were invited to attend a press briefing by the party National Chairman Wasswa …
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