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Security stepped up as NRM begins nominations for July primaries

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been tightened in and around the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission headquarters in Kyadondo, Kampala, as the ruling party begins nominating candidates for parliamentary and local government positions ahead of its internal elections slated for July 16, 2025. Hundreds of supporters thronged …

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CID joins probe into Buziga building collapse

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has joined efforts to investigate the cause of the building collapse that occurred on Sunday evening in Buziga, an upscale suburb of Kampala. The incident, which happened around 7:00 pm, left several construction workers injured and claimed the life …

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Calvin Echodu’s new energy sweeps through West Nile and Bunyoro

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates from Bunyoro and West Nile have tasted the enthusiasm unfolding around the candidacy of Calvin Echodu for NRM Vice Chairperson—Eastern Region. His campaign, energized by what his team says is a clear vision and a fervent desire to …

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Northern Region MPs worried Balaalo will not leave

Olanya, Aol Accuse President Museveni of Double Standards in Eviction of Migrant Cattle Keepers Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gilbert Olanya, the Kilak South Member of Parliament, has accused President Yoweri Museveni of exhibiting double standards in handling the eviction from Northern Uganda of migrant cattle keepers, commonly known as Balaalo. …

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Trump, Iran and trade leave G7 divided

CALGARY, Canada | Xinhua | The Group of Seven (G7) leaders met for the first day of the two-day summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, on Monday with emerging disagreements. According to CNN, U.S. President Donald Trump does not intend to sign a joint statement calling for …

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New study reveals high levels of vaccine wastage in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Findings of a new study by researchers at Makerere University School of Public Health shows high levels of vaccine wastage in both rural and urban health facilities in Uganda. The research was conducted in Mukono and Kalungu districts where the scientists assessed wastage rates …

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Iranian missile hits Israel’s largest oil refinery

JERUSALEM | Xinhua | An Iranian missile struck Israel’s largest oil refinery complex in the northern port city of Haifa early on Monday, killing three workers and sparking a fire at the facility, Israel’s military censor said in a statement. The missile hit the Bazan oil refinery before dawn, igniting …

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