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Veteran journalists urged to prepare early for retirement

  Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Media practitioners have been urged to begin early retirement preparations amid growing concerns over poor pay and a lack of social security planning within the profession. The call was made during the belated celebration of the World Press Freedom Day organized by the Northern …

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Dozens feared dead after YY coach crashes on Katosi road

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A YY coach overturned and crashed Monday evening on the Mukono- Katosi- Jinja road , reportedly killing dozens of passengers. “We confirm a single fatal road crash that occurred Today, May 5, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM in Makindu Village, along the Kisoga–Nyenga Road …

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Eddie Mutwe produced in Masaka court

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Edward Ssebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, the bodyguard for the National Unity Platform-NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi has been arraigned before Masaka Grade One Magistrate Court, where he was charged with six counts of robbery and assault. Ssebuufu, who was reportedly abducted by security operatives from …

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Nalukoola asks court to dismiss Nambi’s objection in election case

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Nalukoola Luyimbazi, the Kawempe North Member of Parliament, has asked the High Court in Kampala to dismiss the preliminary point of law raised by his rival, Faridah Nambi, in her election petition. Nambi’s petition alleges voter bribery by Nalukoola. However, the current dispute before the …

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