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Why the EC rejected name, colours of FDC Katonga party

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission-EC has written to the promoters of Peoples Front for Freedom [PFF], the intended political party of the FDC breakaway faction of Katonga, expressing concern over the intended name and colours of the party. In a letter dated September 4 and signed …

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Trump rules out another presidential debate with Harris

WASHINGTON  | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, announced on Thursday that he will not participate in another presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee. In a post on Truth Social, his social media platform, Trump claimed that he won the debate …

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U.S. astronauts complete first commercial spacewalk

NEW YORK | XINHUA |  Crew of U.S. Polaris Dawn mission have completed a spacewalk on Thursday, marking the first time commercial astronauts have space-walked from a commercial spacecraft, according to SpaceX. The spacewalk started at around 6:13 a.m. Eastern Time (1013 GMT). Two astronauts of the four-member all-civilian crew …

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Britam Asset Managers unveil Easy Earner Dollar Fund

Easy Earner Dollar Fund offers stable high-yield investment opportunities for Ugandans at home and abroad Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Britam Asset Managers, a leading financial services provider in Uganda, has unveiled the Britam Easy Earner Dollar, a new investment product aimed at providing stable returns and capital security for …

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Tribute to Hon Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi

Nyirabashitsi – the name connotates visitor BY PAMELA ANKUNDA | On Sept 6, 2024, at 8.30am-Saturday morning, I received an invitation for a church fundraising event scheduled for 27th Sept, 2024. The Guest of honour had confirmed her presence, and everything seemed to be in place, for the function to raise …

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NWSC announces planned power shutdown at Ggaba Water Works

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A planned shutdown of the power station at Ggaba on Friday will affect  water supply to many parts of Kampala. “The Management of National Water and Sewerage Corporation wishes to inform its valued customers and the general public that there will be interruptions in …

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Academic Families: Nurturing Global Scholars from Uganda

With a deep-rooted history in East Africa, Academic Families remains dedicated to guiding families through the complex landscape of global education, ensuring their children receive the best opportunities for academic success. In this exclusive interview, Lorna Clayton MBE, Founder and Managing Director of Academic Families, shares her insights on the …

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