Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said he wants a quick trial for Besigye “so that facts come out.” LETTER IN FULL Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. I have seen the concern by some Ugandans regarding the remanding of Dr. Besigye for the very serious offences …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing Ugandan golf talent by sponsoring a team of 10 players to compete in the esteemed 2025 Absa Magical Kenya Open. The golfers will participate in the Pro-Am event on February 19, ahead of the main …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | John Cossy Odomel, the former Inspector General of Police (IGP) is dead, according to Captain Mike Mukula, the National Resistance Movement Vice Chairperson for Eastern Region. “I am deeply saddened to announce the demise of our patriot and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Femme Forte Uganda has announced the launch of “Her Virtual Museum of African Feminists,” a pioneering digital platform dedicated to celebrating the lives and legacies of feminist icons across the African continent. The museum will launch on March 7, 2025, just ahead of International …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | For Ugandans seeking a reliable and technologically advanced SUV, a brand-new Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid represents a sound investment, according to CFAO Mobility. While the allure of a used “premium” vehicle may be tempting, the benefits of a new Grand Vitara far outweigh the perceived …
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Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has received the prestigious Best Partnership Award for 2024 at the annual Vivo Energy Group Awards in Cape Town, South Africa, for its impactful “Fuelling Hope” blood donation initiative. This award recognises the program’s strong collaboration with the Uganda Blood …
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Catholic Bishops Call for Prayers for Dr. Kizza Besigye, Caution Against Political Involvement Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Catholic prelates have called on all Ugandan Christians to pray for Dr. Kizza Besigye, who continues to be imprisoned under controversial circumstances, but cautioned that clergy should not be forced into …
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Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development Ramathan Ggoobi is in Paris to engage French investors, business leaders, and government officials. He made his first pitch for why Uganda remains one of the most attractive investment destinations in Africa …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If you asked Ugandans, “What is Suriname?” most would likely give incorrect answers. Suriname is a country. Located 9,804 km from Uganda, on the northeastern coast of South America in the Amazon region, Suriname is known for its vast tropical rainforests and widespread illegal gold …
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Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 500 children whose families were evicted from their ancestral land in Kasonga Parish, Kyangwali Sub-county, Kikuube District, are unable to access education. The children and their parents were evicted in September 2013 from Bukinda A and B, Bukinda 2, Kavule, Bwizibwera A and …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
