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Tension at old Kampala as Basajjabalaba’s group serve UMSC

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was tension at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council- UMSC headquarter at Old Kampala Thursday when a group of Muslims led by Hajji Abdu Kiyimba went to serve an injunction stopping the Mufti, his agents, and employees of the council from conducting any business on …

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Suspect arrested in Makindye with bomb making material

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A suspected terrorist Muhammad Kayemba has been arrested by Crime Intelligence and Flying Squad in Kampala with bomb making materials. Kayemba, who is also known as MK was residing at Kigaga zone, Makindye division, in Kampala. During the raid on his one rented room, …

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Four inmates escape from Ragem prison in Pakwach

Packwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Packwach districts have mounted a search for inmates who escaped from Ragem Government Prison. The incident happened on Tuesday evening shortly after a court session at Pakwach grade one magistrate’s court. The four inmates that escaped have been identified as David Otoyrwoth who …

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State House seeks additional UGX 95B for vehicles, security equipment

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State House has requested an additional budget allocation of 95.5 billion Shillings to procure vehicles for the President and Vice President, security equipment, and others. The request is carried in the State House Budget Framework Paper for the next financial year 2023/2024 that was presented …

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Six priests vie for election as Bishop of Luwero diocese

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least six priests have made it to the list of candidates for the position of Bishop for Luwero Anglican Diocese. This comes ahead of the retirement of the current Bishop Reverend Eridard Nsubuga Kironde in July this year after clocking the mandatory 65 years …

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Makerere waives surcharge on late tuition payment

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University students will no longer pay surcharges due to late payment for the ongoing semester. The University had earlier activated a surcharge of 50,000 Shillings on students who fail to beat the registration deadline, which triggered panic amongst students who are supposed to commence …

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ARUA: Woman in custody for dumping baby in a pit latrine

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua district have in their custody a 22- year old woman who gave birth to a baby boy and allegedly dumped it in the neighbor’s pit latrine. The suspect identified as Janet Drateru is a resident of Yivu-East village, Tilevu Parish, Vurra Sub …

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