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Heavy security deployment in Entebbe in anticipation of protests

Entebbe, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The army and police have been deployed heavily in Entebbe Municipality in anticipation of protests following Monday’s Mayoral elections.  Protests broke out on Monday after independent candidate Fabris Rulinda was declared the winner with 6,703 votes. In the second position was National Resistance Movement-NRM’s Mutebi …

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NRM boasts of Its internal electoral commission

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The ruling National Resistance Movement -NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi has exhibited satisfaction and pride in the work done by the he led during the party primary elections in preparation for the 2021 general elections. While releasing the first draft synopsis for the …

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Muhoozi and Elwelu in, Tumwine, Kulayigye, Koreta out

📌 UPDF nominees were ✳ Gen Elly Tumwine ✳ Gen Edward Katumba Wamala* ✳ Gen David Muhoozi* ✳ Lt Gen Wilson Mbadi* ✳ Lt Gen Peter Elwelu* ✳ Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany ✳ Lt Gen Charles Lutaaya ✳ Lt Gen Andrew Gutti ✳ Lt Gen James Mugira* ✳ Maj Gen Sam Kavuma* ✳ Maj Gen Henry Masiko* ✳ Maj Gen Sam …

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20 nominated for 10 UPDF slots In parliament

Luweero, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The elections of Uganda People’s Defense Forces representatives to Parliament have started at headquarters of Land Forces in Bombo town council.  The Army Council will be electing 10 representatives in Parliament. Brigadier General Flavia Byekwaso, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs, …

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THE INDEPENDENT: No 2021 election job for Supreme Court?

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY No 2021 election job for Supreme Court? Relevance of Uganda’s highest at stake POLITICS Museveni fails to win over urban youths: Research shows why he is running out of options ECONOMY Uganda’s …

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Umukuka succumbed to Covid-19-Doctor

Mbale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The late Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural Leader, Umukuka II Bob Kipiro Mushikori succumbed to Covid-19.  This was revealed by the Health Minister and Mushikor’s doctor Dr Dominic Wabuloko. Mushikori died at the beginning of this month at his home in senior quarters in Mbale City.  …

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Museveni scored 100% at 368 polling stations in three districts

Kiruhura, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  President Museveni scored 100 percent at 348 polling stations in the Kiruhura, Kazo and Isingiro districts, according to analysis of presidential election data released by the Electoral Commission data yesterday. At these polling stations, he polled 138,063 votes. The president scored 100 percent at 143 …

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Crocodiles “delay burial” of lake victoria accident bodies

Kalangala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Menacing crocodiles have hampered the search for the last body of the seven victims who drowned in a boat mishap in Kalangala last week because a stricty observed custom among the fishing community prohibits the burial of some victims until all bodies are retrieved. Veronica …

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Budget: Uganda’s debt payments near 3/4 of total revenue

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The budget committee of Parliament has raised a red flag at the rising cost of debt payments amidst shrinking revenues as for every 100 shillings collected in revenue, Uganda will be spending 71. 7 shillings in paying local and foreign debts in the coming financial …

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