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Uganda, Kenya embrace green transport with rapid adoption of e-bikes

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | In Kenya’s capital Nairobi, motorcycles have become an essential choice for residents due to their flexibility, convenience and affordability, with an increasing number of electric models on the roads. Driven by growing environmental awareness and technological advancements, many African countries have begun actively promoting electric …

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Kwoyelo’s victims welcome conviction

GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Victims of atrocities committed by former Lord’s Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo have welcomed his conviction by the International Crimes Division of the High Court (ICD) calling it a major milestone for justice. Kwoyelo was convicted on Tuesday by the court of 44 out …

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Kyambogo lecturer used drug to defile visually impaired girl

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dismissed Kyambogo University Lecturer Dr. Eron Lawrence administered date-rape drugs before defiling a visually impaired underage girl prosecutors told the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court. Dr Eron was appearing before the court where he is being tried on charges of aggravated defilement The Prosecution led by  …

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EULOGY: Tamale Mirundi was a patriot

COMMENT | URN | The country is reeling with the death of renowned media practitioner and former presidential press secretary, Joseph Tamale Mirundi who passed on yesterday (August 14) at Kisubi Hospital. Mirundi, aged 60 , has currently been holding the portfolio of Senior Presidential Advisor on Media and pubic relations.  …

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Community demand upgrade of Kabwoya health center

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents and health workers are demanding for the elevation of Kabwoya health center III situated in Kabwoya sub-county in Kikuube district to the level of health center IV. The facility receives between 100 to 150 patients on average according to statistics obtained. Some patients accessing …

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