Placings of athletics men’s 10,000m final at Paris Olympics 1. Joshua Cheptegei, Uganda , 26:43.14 OR 🥇 2. Berihu Aregawi, Ethiopia , 26:43.44 🥈 3. Grant Fisher, United States , 26:43.46 SB 🥉 4. Mohammed Ahmed, Canada, 26:43.79 SB 5. Benard Kibet, Kenya, 26:43.98 PB 6. Yomif Kejelcha, Ethiopia, 26:44.02 7. Selemon Barega, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMAU) has launched its Annual Sports Gala intending to address lifestyle diseases at workplaces. The event which is one of the activities to celebrate 25 years of the Association will bring together more than 1,500 Human …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Gulu has issued a temporary injunction stopping the burial of Severino Kiberu Okoya, a self-styled prophet and father to former Holy Spirit Movement rebel leader Alice Auma Lakwena. Okoya died on July 13 at his home in Gulu City after …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Friday announced the detection of two cases of mpox imported from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the western district of Kasese. The cases were among six suspected infections in Mpondwe and Bwera, towns bordering the DRC, according to Henry …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A request by the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) to have its budget pushed from sh19 billion to sh58 billion was early this year frustrated by a demand by MPs of 20% of it, court was told today. Testifying today, the chairperson of Uganda …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ACCA Uganda and Deloitte Uganda have announced the renewal of their strategic partnership, aimed at advancing capacity building and recognizing excellence among Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Uganda. This renewed collaboration confirmed July 29th, will span the next three years, reinforcing the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda Limited and the Uganda Red Cross Society announced a three-year partnership on Wednesday, solidifying their commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable communities across Uganda. This strategic collaboration, formalized through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), leverages the expertise and resources of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) unveiled its highly anticipated consumer promotion, “Laga Swagga,” on Wednesday, promising to reward over 400 lucky consumers with a staggering 1 billion shillings in cash prizes over 12 weeks. The launch event, held at the glamorous Silver Springs Hotel, was …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with the Transitional President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at State House, Entebbe. Nguema is in Uganda for a two-day official visit at the invitation of President Museveni. Nguema was accompanied by the First Lady of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, to respond to allegations of the use of Uganda’s consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a casino. This follows media reports indicating that Uganda’s consulate building in Dubai, is …
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