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The Independent

KENYA: Eyes on CJ after court halts DP appointment

Nairobi, Kenya | THE STAR KENYA |  Chief Justice Martha Koome now stands at the centre of a political and legal storm following new developments regarding the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. The law requires the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary to administer the oath of office to the Deputy President designate …

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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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