Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 farmers in Agago district have lost their acres of crops to floods, while hundreds are displaced. Every year, Agago experiences two extreme weather patterns, prolonged drought, and excessive rains that cause flooding. This year, the district experienced a dry spell from …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom subjects are calling for dialogue between the Babiito, the ruling clan of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom and the Prime Minister Andrew Byakugata. On September 2, the Babiito, the ruling clan fired Byakutaga, and appointed a new cabinet. In a letter, Eng. Fred …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Karamojong armed warriors have shot dead the LCIII Chairperson of Kotido Sub County in Kotido district. Mario Lotyang Lokaino, a resident of Kethimer village was shot dead on Saturday at around 8:00 pm in Lokitelebu trading center by the armed warriors suspected to be Jie. …
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Copenhagen, Denmark | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo secured second position the in Danish capital city on Sunday race. The reigning world record holder in the same distance, crossed the finishing line in 58 minutes and 6 seconds in a race won by Kenya’s world Champion Sabastian Sawe who …
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Uganda wins best organizer award at the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) 2024 Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan Consulate in Guangzhou shone brightly, receiving an accolade today as the Best Organizer at the 2024 China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) in Guangzhou, China. The Ugandan Embassy in …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kilembe Mines Limited-KML has received Three billion Shillings from the government for the rehabilitation of major infrastructure. The money will be used to rehabilitate major roads leading to the mines and the offices, renovate an office block, work on a transmission line to Kilembe Secondary …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2024 Veterinary Wealth Sacco Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held next Saturday, September 21 at Media hall, COVAB, Makerere University from 9am. The theme this year is “Empowering the Vets to unlock their full potential through financial inclusion.” The general secretary Uganda …
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Prof. Suruma wants oil revenue used for social protection, similar to Gadaffi style Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Presidential Advisor Prof. Ezra Suruma has advised the government to review the Parish Development model which, he describes as a good but mishandled project. The former Minister of Finance, Planning and …
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Kampala, | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of Ugandan corporate entities have been urged to take bold steps in leadership, to guide their organisations towards sustainable success. This call was made to Ugandan CEOs and top managers attending the 15 th Annual CEO Forum, which was held today at Mestil Hotel …
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Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A multi-million slaughter house in Oleba Town council Maracha district has remained idle nearly eight years after construction. The facility which is located in Arua cell, Central ward was constructed during 2016/2017 financial year at over 30 million shillings under the then former greater Oleba …
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