Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament has raised concerns about Uganda’s future, which he believes remains uncertain due to what he perceives as a lack of ‘true democracy’. In a statement marking Uganda’s 61st independence anniversary, Mpuuga expresses disappointment with the journey …
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Jerusalem, Israel | Xinhua | Israel’s cabinet declared a “state of war” on Sunday after a massive surprise attack launched by Hamas has so far killed at least 700 in Israel while retaliatory Israeli airstrikes killed at least 413 in Gaza. The Israeli army continued its extensive airstrikes on targets …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busoga East police are holding 25-year-old Henry Kasawo on suspicion of being involved in the death of his teenage girlfriend, Ruth Ahereza. Kasawo, a resident of Kakola cell in Ivukula town council, Namutumba district, is believed to have committed the crime on October 6th, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has arrested Joel Ssenyonyi, the National Unity Platform-NUP party, spokesperson, Lewis Rubongoya, the secretary general and former Kampala central NUP parliamentary candidate, Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu. Joint security forces comprising the military and police surrounded the trio at Rubbies Pump fuel station in Kamwokya …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Ssebugwawo and Charles Odere where held up by the darkness in the clash Saturday with Joseph Bogera and Kenneth Kiddu at Entebbe Club and will have to replay their quarter final golf game in the Singleton Match Play Challenge. The match will now be …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eva Magala, claimed the Uganda Golf Club Ladies Open by 3 strokes on Saturday at the par 72, Kitante course. Magala, returned scores of 75, 78, 75 for a 12 over par 228 gross. “It feels great winning this tournament I always wanted this one …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | September 5th 2023, marked a momentous occasion as Kampala witnessed the grand debut of Four Points by Sheraton, a distinguished addition to the city’s skyline. In the presence of esteemed guests, dedicated staff members, and the top-tier management team, the hotel opened its doors …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies has launched the DigiTruck in Teso Sub-region in eastern Uganda to equip youth, farmers, and local district officials with digital skills, officials said in a media release on Oct.3. “Digitruck project would create sustainable livelihood opportunities for the informal sector by enabling …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A scientific symposium that is expected to attract local and international experts, will be one of the highlights of the season-ending activities of the Uganda Veterinary Association set for Mbale City in late November and December. The Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) together with her partners …
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Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Butchers in Rwamucucu sub-county in Rukiga district are protesting recently hiked slaughtering fees. The butchers have been paying sh2,000 for each goat or pig slaughtered and sh5000 for a cow. However, last week, the veterinary department ordered them to start paying sh5,000 for each goat …
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