Entebbe Airport Sets Record with 198,961 International Passengers in December Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe Airport set a new record in December 2023 with 198,961 international passengers, comprising 104,160 arrivals and 94,800 departures. This figure, averaging 6,418 passengers per day, represents the highest single-day record in Uganda, according …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) started in Kampala today with a call on the largely least and developing countries to strengthen unity in the wake of the existing challenges. Uganda’s Minister for Foreign, Gen Jeje Odongo told the Preparatory Meeting of the …
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Bukedea, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among has opened a multi-million shillings teaching hospital expected to offer free maternity care for mothers in Bukedea district. Located in Bukedea Town Council, about 33 kilometers along the Mbale-Kumi highway, the teaching hospital will offer specialized and general …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Christians has staged a demonstration protesting the fresh nomination of candidates for the Luwero Bishop’s seat before the court hears their petition challenging the nullification of the past elections. The House of Bishops on June 28th, 2023 nullified the elections of …
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Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As families prepare for the new term, Moses Ssekindi, a parent of five in Masuliita, Wakiso district is looking forward to the anticipated implementation of a totally free education in public and grant-aided schools. In response to the public debate on escalating school fees, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security within Kampala City, and the greater Kampala area has been tightened, with highly visible and non-visible manpower already in place, Uganda Police has revealed. This in time for the Non-Aligned Movement plus the G 77 +China summits starting today to 23rd January 2024. There will be a hive …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With Uganda poised to host the highly anticipated 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77 + China Third South Summits, MTN Uganda has been designated as official telecommunications operator, an acknowledgment of its multifaceted contributions to the planning and execution of the summits. MTN …
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The Hitlerization of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Nazification of his Likud-led coalition government THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | After years of frustration, I am finally proud of South Africa. It has restored my faith in the goodness of “man.” It has acquired a soft spot in my heart by doing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A delay in the completion and commissioning of the 600MW Karuma Hydropower Project in Kiryandongo District will cost the government an accrual interest claim of sh113.933 billion on delayed payments, the Auditor General’s report has revealed. According to the audit report on the progress …
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NANCHANG | Xinhua | A new high-speed railway connecting a series of popular tourist attractions in east China commenced full operation on Wednesday, which is poised to boost the development of tourism and other industries. The entire 560-km-long Hangzhou-Nanchang high-speed railway is now operational after the section connecting Huangshan City …
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