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Nakaayi targets gold at Nanjing indoor worlds

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s top female middle-distance runner Halimah Nakaayi has vowed to prove herself in quest for gold at this weekend’s World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Speaking to Xinhua before her departure on Wednesday, Nakaayi talked up her form and prospects. “I know that I …

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URA commissions new bonded warehouse at Malaba border

TORORO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has officially commissioned a new bonded warehouse at the Malaba border in Tororo District to handle cargo congestion, expedite clearance, and boost revenue collection. The warehouse, built by Tan Investments, can accommodate up to 1,000 trucks and is expected to …

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MultiChoice Uganda, UCC launch regional film competitions and filmmaker workshops

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay TV entertainment has in partnership with the communications regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), and other partners, launched the Uganda Film Festival (UFF) Regional competitions and training sessions across three regions in Uganda. These competitions and accompanying workshops, …

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Interpol Director extols private guards over fighting crime

UPSA members re-elected Grace Matsiko as their chairman Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of National Central Bureau, commonly known as Interpol Uganda, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Joseph Obwana, has extolled private security guards for supporting government security agencies in fighting crime. Obwana, who met with …

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Court orders interpol to arrest ULS president Isaac Ssemakadde

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued an order directing the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to arrest Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde from whichever country he is hiding and bring him back home to face trial on charges of insulting the …

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Uganda’s mpox cases reach 4,342, death toll rises to 31

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has reached 4,342, with 31 deaths reported since the outbreak was declared in the East African country eight months ago, the Ugandan Ministry of Health said Tuesday. A total of 25 new cases were recorded in …

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Residents cut off man’s hands over coffee theft

Kassanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kassanda are investigating an attempted murder incident resulting from mob justice in Kassanda District. According to Wamala Regional Police Spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, the incident occurred in Kalagala Village, where the victim, identified as 40-year-old Ssengima Bosco, a casual worker and resident of Katikandegeya …

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Cranes’ top striker Okwi retires after 15 years of service

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s top striker Emmanuel Arnold Okwi on Tuesday announced his retirement from international football. The 32-year-old has scored the highest number of goals for the national team and plies his trade for Rwanda Premier League side AS Kigali. “An exciting new era for Ugandan football …

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