Kassanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kassanda police fraternity is mourning the death of their colleague, Moses Aliguma, who was killed in a road accident on Monday evening at Nakiganda village, along the Mityana-Mubende road. Aliguma, who was riding a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle (UFP 815R), was struck by a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Science secondary school headteachers have become one of the highest-paid groups of public officers at the local government level, with their monthly salary now increased to sh6.5 million. This development follows a revised salary structure issued by the Ministry of Public Service in a …
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MOSCOW | TASS | Moscow’s launch of its latest intermediate-range missile, the Oreshnik, put on display the assured retaliation that will follow any aggression against Russia and its allies, State Duma Defense Committee Chairman Andrey Kartapolov said. “Our revamped nuclear doctrine, in its second chapter, clearly states that the main …
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MOSCOW/KIEV | Xinhua | Russia is considering possibly deploying medium-range and short-range missiles in Asia if U.S. missiles appear in the same region, local media reported Monday, citing Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. “The appearance of such U.S. systems in any region of the world will determine our next …
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Tororo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Tororo Archdiocese marked a first Family Day, with celebrations that brought Christians from her 50 parishes, plus leading Bukedi politicians to the Archbishop’s seat in Nyangole on Saturday. While focus was on celebrating Dr Emmanuel Obbo’s 10th year as Archbishop, 25 years as Tororo …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed the temporary release of musician Patrick Mulwana, commonly known as Alien Skin, and his bodyguard, Julius Mugabi, who are seeking bail on charges of grievous harm against doctors at St. Francis Hospital. Mugabi was remanded last week, …
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Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joshua Cheptegei Development Foundation (JOCDEF) has announced that the 7th edition of its annual Joshua Cheptegei Christmas Kids Run will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Kapchorwa. According to Abraham Kiplimo, the Foundation’s project coordinator, this year’s event focuses on …
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Many Ugandans Unaware of Alternative Cooking Methods Beyond Charcoal and Firewood – UNACC Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts from the Uganda National Alliance for Clean Cooking (UNACC) have raised concerns about the lack of awareness among Ugandans regarding alternatives to charcoal and firewood. Sarah Babirye, Projects Manager at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Forum for Democratic Change -FDC Katonga Faction, including Member of Parliament Ssemujju Nganda have been granted bail after faceing charges of common nuisance. They were arrested earlier in the day as they planned to march to the offices of the Kenyan High …
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Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA) community on November 24th, gathered for a successful fundraiser to support completing their much-anticipated multipurpose building in Rubaga. The event brought together parishioners, friends, and well-wishers who generously contributed to this ambitious project. Once completed, the multipurpose building …
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