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Cattle diseases kill 170 in Agago

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 179 cows have died of several cattle diseases in Agago district in the past six months. Among the diseases causing mass cattle deaths is the Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) which has affected 3,842 animals and killed 111 so far. CBPP is a respiratory infection …

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12 pupils hospitalised as hailstorm devastates Hoima school

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 12 pupils from Ngemwa Parents School in Nzorobi Parish, Kabaale Sub-county, Hoima District, were hospitalized after a severe hailstorm accompanied by strong winds destroyed their school, leaving them critically injured. The incident occurred on Friday at around 4 p.m. as the heavy downpour …

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Museveni faults Bunyoro leaders for under development

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has criticized leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region for failing to mobilize residents to embrace development and improve household incomes. Speaking to leaders from different parts of Bunyoro at the Five-star Hotel in Masindi Municipality, Museveni expressed disappointment over the slow progress …

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Police arrest school director, five others over child trafficking

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Soroti City have arrested the proprietor of Atiira Victory Nursery and Primary School in Serere district over alleged child trafficking. Lazarus Okol, 28, was arrested with five others for allegedly trafficking eleven children to an unknown destination. The other suspects are Joshua …

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Female innovators triumph in Uganda’s agriculture tech contest

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a groundbreaking shift, Ugandan female youth innovators have outshone their male counterparts by clinching top prizes in the 2024 Agriculture, Youth, and Technology (AYuTe) challenge, a competition designed to transform Africa’s agricultural landscape. Organized annually by Heifer International, Uganda, AYuTe serves as a dynamic …

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32 stolen motorcycle number plates recovered from banana plantation

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region have recovered 32 suspected stolen motorcycle number plates from a banana plantation in Bwase zone, Buwenge town council, Jinja district. This discovery followed intelligence-led investigations aimed at recovering a stolen motorcycle belonging to Wilson Balikoowa, a resident of Butegana East zone …

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Uganda Hippos give coach hope ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s National Under-20 team showcased their dominance by defeating Wembley FC 7-1 in their first friendly match, held at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru. This match was part of their preparation for the upcoming CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the Total Energies 2025 U-20 Africa …

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