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Two arrested in Kaliro over cattle theft

  Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kaliro District have arrested two people over allegations of cattle theft. The suspects have been identified as Bwambale Moses, a resident of Kamwanyi Zone in Gayaza, and Muhwezi Living, a resident of Kazinga along Gayaza Road, all in Wakiso District. They were …

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Court drops two Nalukoola witnesses in Kawempe election case

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has expunged from its records two affidavits of witnesses whom the Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, had presented to defend his election victory. The affidavits were on Thursday expunged by the Civil Division Judge Bernard Namanya …

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Traffic Police in Busoga East step up road safety campaign

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga East have intensified sensitisation to promote road safety across the major highways in Eastern Uganda. They include Iganga-Tororo, Iganga-Tirinyi and Musita-Lumino roads. The sensitisation drives involve public barazas in commuter taxi parks and motorcycle stages, with traffic police personnel tipping motorists …

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President Museveni appoints Simon Kaheru to coordinate communications in government

Govt Forms National Strategic Communication Committee to Coordinate Messaging 🟨 NSCC  Simon Kaheru – chairperson Edith Nakalema Doreen Katusiime Dr. Charles Olaro Sandor Walusimbi Allan Mugisha Colonel Deo Akiiki ACP Rusoke Kituuma Marcella Karekye Amos Wekesa Margaret Kafeero Ofwono Opondo Cleopas Ndorere Charlotte Kemigyisha Amina Zawedde Emmanuel Ainebyoona Kampala, Uganda …

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UBOS: Uganda’s poverty rate declines to 16.1%, but regional disparities persist

  UBOS releases 2023/24 UNHS Report  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) today unveiled the findings of the Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2023/24 at Hotel Africana, revealing significant improvements in poverty reduction alongside persistent challenges in education, healthcare, and employment. The report was officially launched by …

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Double win for Absa Bank Uganda at 2025 Global Banking and Finance Awards

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has been honoured with two prestigious accolades, “Best CSR Bank Uganda” and “Best Community Engagement ESG Initiative in Uganda”, at the 2025 Global Banking and Finance Awards. These awards recognise Absa Bank Uganda’s broad and sustained impact across key areas, including the …

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