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Bukedea abandons traditional schools

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kachonga Primary School, one of the traditional schools in Bukedea district, is struggling to operate amidst infrastructural challenges. The school founded before independence, operates in dilapidated and condemned structures unfit for learning. Found in Malera Sub County and with an enrolment of 746 pupils, Kachonga primary …

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Court finally dismisses 1 charge against MP Mohammed Ssegirinya

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has dismissed charges of inciting violence against Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya. The charges for which Ssegirinya was arrested on March 22, 2021, were dismissed on the basis that there was no sufficient evidence that would warrant …

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‘King Oyo should get a wife’, Bishop Kisembo says

Bishop Kisembo says that the Omukama has now come of age and needs a suitable helper to assist him in his duties. The Bishop was preaching on Monday during the Thanksgiving Service to celebrate Oyo’s 27th coronation anniversary, the Empango, at Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal. Bishop Kisembo also appealed …

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Ten suspects escape from custody at Bukwo Police station

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Security has launched a manhunt for ten suspects following their escape from custody at Bukwo Police Station. The suspects, who were locked up for various offenses including murder and rape broke out of their cells on Sunday night. Five police officers in Bukwo are meanwhile …

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Acholi Province beats Buganda, storms FUFA Drum semis

🔴 Quarter Final – First Leg Acholi Province 2-1 Buganda Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Acholi Province Football team “Kodi Pa Lyeci” are through to the semi final stage of the on-going 2022 FUFA Drum Football tournament. The Acholi Province team defeated Buganda Province 2-1 in the first quarter final played …

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European clubs in dark due to split season, says Salihamidzic

Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | The unique circumstances of the 2022-2023 season are leaving the leading European clubs in the dark, says Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. “None of the leading clubs employing several internationals can predict in what shape they come back and how their energy levels will …

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Egypt among most affected countries by climate change

  Cairo, Egypt | Xinhua |  Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Suweilam said on Sunday that Egypt is one of the world’s most affected countries by climate change, Ahram Online news website reported. The Egyptian minister made the remarks during the opening session of an environmental and …

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King Charles III will visit Westminster Hall today

London, UK | XINHUA AND BBC |  This is what will happen today in regard to the last farewell to Queen Elizabeth II This morning, King Charles III will visit Westminster Hall, where both the House of Commons and the House of Lords will meet to express their condolences The …

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