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The Independent

Koome, Buvuma islands ART program gets PEPFAR boat

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | US Ambassador William Popp commissioned a boat on Friday that will be helping islanders easily travel to access HIV/AIDS treatment refills. The 20-seater water vessel is set to Buvuma and Koome transporting health workers, medical supplies, and commodities to scattered islands that lack access to …

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Woman arrested over alleged murder of husband

Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Kakumiro are holding a woman on allegations of murdering her husband. The suspect has been identified as Gladys Tumwesigye 43, a resident of Katikara village, Katikara Parish in Katikara sub county of Kakumiro district while the deceased is Martine Ariho 32, a …

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Five perish, 4 get injuries in Kanungu motor accident

Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five people died on the spot and four others were seriously injured following a motor accident along the Rukungiri-Kanungu road in Kanungu district. The accident happened on Saturday evening at around 05:00 PM at Nyakashure in Nyamirama sub-county.  The accident happened when yet to be …

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Obongi residents in fear over rampant dog bites

Obongi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local Residents in Obongi district are living in fear following the increasing number of dog bites in the area. The most affected sub counties include Aliba, Gimara and Obongi Town council where at least seven cases of dog bites have been reported by last week, …

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Trump: Biden will soon embroil US in World War Three

In former US President’s opinion, Biden should be removed from his post as soon as possible NEW YORK, U.S.A | TASS | US President Joe Biden will soon embroil his country into World War Three, former US President Donald Trump told his supporters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “Now under crooked Joe …

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Kasese to host 2024 World Tourism Day in September

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities recently concluded a district assessment visit and chose Kasese to host the event scheduled for 27th September 2024. Under the theme; Tourism and Peace, the ministry’s permanent secretary Doreen .S. Katusiime in a letter addressed to the Chief …

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Buliisa landowners, Bunyoro Prince, NFA feud over land

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 families in Kitigo village in Biiso sub county in Buliisa district have accused Prince Harrison Samuel Gafaabusa Kintu- son to the late Omukama Sir Tito Winyi Gafaabusa of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom for allegedly attempting to grab their land. The land in question …

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Copa America: Mexico, Venezuela win on Day 3

HOUSTON | Xinhua | A second-half strike from Gerardo Arteaga fired Mexico to a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in their opening Copa America Group B clash here on Saturday. Arteaga broke the deadlock in the 69th minute at NRG stadium when he received Luis Romo’s layoff before rifling an 18-yard …

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