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Kawempe North By-election: Power blackout ends NUP’s rally prematurely

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) rally at Kawempe Muslim Primary School playground on Monday evening ended prematurely when the power suddenly went off as the party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was addressing the crowd. Earlier, NUP leaders and supporters clashed with security operatives, who fired …

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Parliament wants Succession Act popularized

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among has tasked the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Peace Mutuuzo to popularize the Succession (Amendment) Act 2022, saying it has the potential to solve the plight of women. Among said the Succession Act passed two …

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Rwanda accuses UK of breach of trust, demands £50m

Kigali, Rwanda | THE NEW TIMES | The Government of Rwanda has accused the United Kingdom of breaching trust and taking unjustified punitive measures against Kigali, and has demanded that the latter pays £50 million under the now-defunct Migration and Economic Development Partnership. Yolande Makolo, the spokesperson for the Rwandan …

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Judge Singiza dismisses Eron Kiiza application

Judge Singiza emphasized that the High Court’s jurisdiction was limited in this matter, and Kiiza had not followed the correct procedure for seeking his release from the Court Martial. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, …

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Maj Bilal Katamba is new acting Deputy UPDF spokesperson

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj. Bilal Katamba has been named the Acting Deputy Defence Public Information Officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). He replaces Col. Deo Asiimwe Akiiki, who was appointed the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, last week. Col Akiiki …

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Bold new look for Guinness Smooth

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move to reimagine its identity, Guinness Smooth has introduced a vibrant and expressive new look for its packaging and brand world. Known for its irresistibly smooth taste, Guinness Smooth’s fresh design reflects the bold, vibrant, and dynamic spirit of its loyal …

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Museveni hails fallen education icon Elizabeth Gabona

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni, alongside First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports,  Janet Kataha Museveni, has paid tribute to the late Elizabeth Kaitsa Mabwa Gabona, a distinguished figure in Uganda’s education sector. Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo represented President Museveni at the official send-off …

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