Police, army steps in as Boda Boda 2010 offices burnt Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Riot police and the army have rushed to Nateete, Bukesa and Makindye on the outskirts of Kampala after a rival section of the Boda Boda 2010 motorcyle riders group set their offices and property …
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Toroma, Katakwi | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has contributed Sh20 million to the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) of women in Toroma County, Katakwi district of Teso Sub-Region. The President’s donation was made during the victory thanksgiving ceremony for the Katakwi district NRM woman Member of …
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Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | At least five people were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, the UN said, as the authorities cracked down on a banned protest against President Joseph Kabila. Witnesses said security forces fired live rounds and tear gas in Kinshasa to disperse …
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1· Joshua Cheptegei ?? 2· Jacob Kiplimo ?? 3· Selemon Barega ?? 4· Abadi Hadis ?? 5· Emmanuel Giniki ?? 6· Ilias TEMSAMANI ?? 7· Joel Ayeko ?? 8· Aweke Ayalew ?? 9· Adel Mechaal ?? 10· Antoni Abadia ?? Seville, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Long distance ace Joshua Cheptegei led the …
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Dramatic week ends with CMI targeting Kitata group Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Just five days after leaders of another group suspected to be involved in crime in Kampala – Kifeesi – was raided, and released, focus has turned to the notorious Boda Boda 2010. Operatives of the Chieftaincy …
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THIS WEEK: Muntu starts consultations amidst Nandala’s new notice on mobilization activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Party president Gen. Mugisha Muntu started off his consultations with Hoima district on Jan.15 days after the opposition Forum for Democratic Party Secretary General Nandala Mafabi wrote a notice requiring members to …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Buganda Road Court has given the state handling the offensive communication case against eight Red Pepper Publication journalists a month to complete investigations on the seized electronics and accessories of the Red Pepper. This follows an exparte application granted by Chief Magistrate James Eremye …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Court of Appeal on Friday confirmed two NRM MPs Edward Ssembatya and Christopher Kalemba as validly elected representatives for Katikamu South Constintuency and Kakuuto County in Rakai District respectively. This after court overturned decisions from both Kampala and Masaka High Courts that had nullified …
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Kampala, Uganda | AFP | Uganda’s only radiotherapy machine was officially replaced Friday, nearly two years after the previous one broke down, giving hope to cancer patients who had been denied a crucial tool against the disease. The failure of the old machine in March 2016 caused a public outcry …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Winnie Madikizela Mandela has received a Honorary Doctorate from Makerere University on the final day of the Ugandan institutions 68th Graduation Ceremony. The Honorary Doctorate of Laws of Makerere University award to Winnie Madikizela Mandela was received on Friday on her behalf by her niece. The …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
