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Court dismisses Besigye, Lutale bail application

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by former presidential candidate Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale. Delivering the ruling, Justice Emmanuel Baguma held that the remand period began on 21st February 2025, when the …

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Karenga, Kaabong farmers demand urgent action on wildlife invasions

Karenga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in the districts of Karenga and Kaabong have renewed calls for government intervention to curb wildlife invasions that continue to destroy their crops and threaten livelihoods. In December 2024, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, while addressing the media at State Lodge in Morulinga Village, …

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Civil Aviation Authority fires, transfers 82 over ‘wanting’ qualifications

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has fired or transferred 82 employees with questionable educational qualifications, following a Presidential directive, Authority Director General Fred Bamwesigye has told MPs. Bamwesigye, who led UCAA officials to the House Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) …

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NRM summons CEC aspirants, calls for restraint

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM Electoral Commission has cautioned candidates contesting for positions on the Central Executive Committee (CEC) to refrain from using abusive language and engaging in character assassination against their opponents during the campaign period. Currently, over 200 candidates vying for various CEC positions …

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