Tuesday , February 11 2025

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Kenyan born Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat murdered

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s 3,000-meter steeplechase Champion Benjamin Kiplagat has died. Kiplagat was found dead on Saturday in Eldoret, Kenya. Dominic Otuchet, the President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), confirmed Kiplangat’s death. He said that Kiplagat was attacked at 9 pm by unknown people after withdrawing money …

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Natural gas-fueled four-wheelers are popping up across Africa

Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa thanks to supportive policies, infrastructure development and heightened investor appeal. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Several African nations are taking advantage of their ample natural gas reserves to introduce gas-powered four-wheel vehicles to their roads. Nigeria, the African nation with …

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Police in Masaka city to train school guards in safety skills

  Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Masaka district have undertaken training of all school guards and night watchmen to improve the safety of learners and their properties. Charles Okello, the District Police Commander in Masaka City indicates their intervention is a response to the recurrent insecurity incidents …

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