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NRM supporters remanded over street robbery

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded 16 supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to Luzira Prison on charges of robbery. The group, consisting of youths aged between 16 and 28, appeared before Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko …

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Bishop Rupiny warns newlyweds against alcohol-induced happiness

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Constantine Rupiny has urged newlywed couples to avoid deriving their happiness from the influence of alcohol. “Couples must be happy with the fruits of the Holy Spirit because happiness isn’t forged through alcoholic drinks,” Rupiny said. …

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CAO challenges Justice Minister Mao over status of LCIII Chairperson

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Michael Wanje, has challenged a directive from the Minister of Justice on the status of Kilama Fearless Wod-Acholi, the elected Urban Council III Chairperson of Pader Town Council. While the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, recently …

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Kunihira unopposed in NRM Primaries for Female Workers MP contest

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has declared Agnes Kunihira Abwooli unopposed in the party primaries for the position of Female Workers Member of Parliament. Dr. Odoi made the declaration on Monday at the NRM Electoral Commission offices, confirming …

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Uganda Breweries scoops Monde Selection Award

Monde Selection award handed to UBL for consistently producing internationally acclaimed, high-quality brands. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) approaches 80 years of brewing excellence, the company has added another achievement, receiving the coveted Prestige Trophy from Monde Selection for its 25 years of consistently …

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NUP picks Mercy Alupo to take on Speaker Among in Bukedea

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially cleared Mercy Alupo to contest for the Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament seat in the 2026 general elections. Alupo was nominated at the NUP headquarters in Kampala following several engagements with the party’s top leadership. NUP’s Electoral …

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