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UTB launches tourism app amid calls for bigger budget

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board, with support from TotalEnergies Uganda, has developed a mobile application that is aimed at growing Uganda’s tourism sector through increased visibility. The app, Explore Uganda, is intended to be a one-stop centre for all information regarding tourism in Uganda, including …

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EOC criticized for summoning headteachers over fees

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Council has unanimously condemned the move by the Equal Opportunity Commission to summon and grill head teachers for levying fees in government schools. On 3rd October, the Equal Opportunity Commission summoned headteachers of 50 schools from Luwero government-aided schools together with …

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Israeli military confirms killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

JERUSALEM/GAZA | Xinhua | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) jointly confirmed Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in the Gaza Strip by Israeli soldiers on Wednesday. “IDF soldiers from the Southern Command eliminated Yahya Sinwar… in an operation in the southern Gaza …

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UWEC and UWA now one

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) has officially merged with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The merger is part of the government’s Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) program, aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The merger was formalised on Thursday …

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UPDF deploys new aviation component in Somalia

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has deployed a new Aviation component in Somalia after the end of the one-year deployment period for the third group. These will join the more than 3,000 remaining soldiers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia …

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Leadership vacuum leaves 168 Electricity Dispute Tribunal cases pending

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The resolution of 168 pending complaints before the Electricity Dispute Tribunal (EDT) is uncertain following the expiry of the tenures of the Tribunal’s Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. On Thursday, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development officially bid farewell to Charles Okoth-Owor, the outgoing …

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Pastor Kayanja asks court to hand his accusers heavy punishments

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pastor Robert Kayanja of the Rubaga Miracle Center Church has made an impassioned plea for justice, in a case where nine people are accused of making false sodomy accusations against him. The nine are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, …

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How senators voted on 11 charges against Gachagua

  Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA |  Senators on Thursday night upheld the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. They upheld five of the 11 charges levelled against Gachagua. “The Senate has resolved to remove from office by impeachment H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya.  …

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President to hand over on November 29

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) will elect a new President November 29th at the conclusion of their week long Farmers exhibition, symposium and Annual General Meeting in Mbarara. The UVA limits the term of a President to two terms. Dr Daniel Kasibule from Mpigi, …

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