Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The invasion of herdsmen, referred to by many as Balaalo, into Agu and Abuket wetlands at the border between Ngora and Serere districts, is causing concern among leaders in the Teso sub-region. The Soroti LCV Chairperson, Simon Peter Edoru Ekuu says that the movement …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archdiocese has commenced festivities marking the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda Martyrs. As part of the celebrations, the Archdiocese will move the Sacred Relics of the saints in different parishes and selected catholic institutions including schools, and hospitals. Rev Fr Richard …
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DMYTRO KULEBA | PROJECT SYNDICATE | February 24, 2022, when Russia marched hundreds of thousands of troops into Ukraine, marked the beginning of a major geopolitical earthquake. For two years, Europe has been living with the grim reality of the continent’s largest war of aggression since World War II, and with …
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BMW hedges its bets on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, launching a test vehicle in South Africa as the automaker seeks a path to a mass-market model in 2030. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | BMW has claimed its place as the breakout star in Africa’s race for commercial hydrogen mobility …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new partnership between Diamond Trust Bank and payment services company, TerraPay, could cut by more than half the cost of sending money from other countries to Uganda. Currently, it costs an average of 6.2 percent to send money between countries, and about 7.3 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Traffic Police Directorate collected sh41 billion in penalties in 2023 according to a crime report released this week by Senior Commissioner of Police –SCP Lawrence Niwabiine the acting director. Nuwabiine’s report shows that 528, 027 tickets were issued to drivers and motorcyclists for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has commended Uganda Baati for its consistent tax compliance and commitment to integrity. This was during a meeting between the URA Customs Commissioner, Abel Kagumire and the team from Uganda Baati led by the Business Head, George Arodi. During the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati, recently joined forces with the E-Trade and Startup Association of Uganda to explore the potential of e-commerce in the steel sector. This collaboration aims to improve customer experience, value, and efficiency while fostering economic growth and tackling online commerce challenges. Speaking at …
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JULIUS BUSINGE | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has this afternoon (Feb.22) granted a 21-year Large-Scale Mining License LML0344 to Sunbird Resources Limited to mine 8000 tonnes per day of vital limestone at Rupa Sub-County, Moroto District, Karamoja Sub-region. Sunbird started …
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KIGALI | Xinhua | The National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Rwanda has announced that it will begin accepting nominations for the positions of president and members of the lower chamber of deputies from May 17-30. “We have started training on electoral laws and regulations governing the presidential and lower chamber …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
