Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) President, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine on Sunday paid tribute to the former Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah. Bobi Wine while in the company of Ambassador Olara Otunnu, Kilak South MP Gilbert Olanya and Lina Zadriga, the Vice President …
Read More »Minister wants two officials interdicted of Mbarara Central Market allocations
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Local Government has directed the Mbarara City Clerk Asse Babireeba to interdict two officials, citing dubious allocations of Central Market Lockups. The officials who the minister wants interdicted are; James Agaba, the Principal City Commercial Officer, his assistant Donati Mutahi. The …
Read More »LCI Chairperson arrested after murder of woman in Kwania
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seven suspects are being held in custody at Kwania Central Police station to help investigations into the gruesome murder of a 40-year old woman. The body of Hellen Akot, a resident of Abei Landing site in Atule parish, Chawente sub-county, Kwania district was found …
Read More »West Nile investors challenge Govt on poor roads
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local investors in West Nile are demanding that the government improves the poor state of roads if the sub region is to become a key investment hub. The Investors made the appeal in Nebbi district, during the first West Nile investment summit organized by …
Read More »Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian official says conflict to affect 25 pct of global grain market
Beijing, China | Xinhua | Relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The following are the latest developments: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the world’s major exporters of foodstuffs, will impact 25 percent of the global grain market, a Ukrainian official said Saturday. …
Read More »Tanzania marks 100 years of founding leader Julius Nyerere
Dar es Salaam | Xinhua | Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday joined fellow citizens in commemorating 100 years of the birth of founding leader Julius Nyerere. Speaking in a debate to mark the occasion, President Hassan urged Tanzanians to continue honoring what Nyerere stood for during his lifetime. …
Read More »Voting begins in 2022 French presidential election
Paris, France | Xinhua | Voting for the 2022 French presidential election began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France. Some 48.8 million eligible voters will choose their new president for the next five years among 12 candidates, including current French President Emmanuel Macron. Most …
Read More »Museveni warns on security in Karamoja as 168 degree holders complete LDU training
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to again defeat the resurgence of insecurity in the Karamoja sub region and other areas. Speaking at the pass out of the 4th intake of 6,237 Local Defence Personnel who underwent a six months basic military training at …
Read More »Five traders electrocuted on lorry in Agago
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five traders of Patongo Town Council in Agago district have been hospitalized after they were electrocuted on Saturday. The Chairperson of Patongo Business Community George Oloya Gwogwok told Uganda Radio Network – URN that the incident occurred while the traders were traveling from Patongo …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine prices slashed as booster drive begins in India
New Delhi, India | Xinhua | The prices of Covishield and Covaxin vaccines have been slashed in India, the companies announced Saturday. Both vaccines will cost 2.96 U.S. dollars per dose, down from close to $9 previously. India’s federal health ministry Friday announced that those above the age of 18 …
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