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Luwero veterans warn opposition, hail NRM achievements

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veterans have cautioned opposition political actors against any attempts at armed rebellion, vowing to defend the achievements of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government, which they credit for transforming the country across various sectors. Delivering a statement on behalf of the Luwero Veterans Association, …

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NCBA celebrates 2024 performance, unveils new head office

    NCBA’s 2024 financial results demonstrated robust and consistent growth across key indicators. Net loans and advances increased by 18%, rising from Shs253 billion to Shs298 billion, while customer deposits grew by 15% to Shs654 billion. Profit before tax surged by an impressive 40%, climbing from Shs 32 billion …

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Russia brings home first group of its soldiers aged under 25

The young Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus where they are being given the necessary psychological and medical assistance MOSCOW | TASS | In accordance with the Istanbul agreements, Russia has brought home the first group of its servicemen aged under 25, and transferred a similar number of Ukrainian POWs, …

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Five dead in Nakasongola as taxi slams into milk-truck

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least five passengers died on the spot, and six others were seriously injured after a taxi collided with a milk truck on Sunday night.  The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at Kyalweza Village in Nakasongola District along the Kampala–Gulu highway. It involved a …

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Major General Felix Kulayigye is back after 3 months

  Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced the return to duty of Major General Felix Kulayigye, who has been away on leave since March 13, 2025. “The substantive Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI) Major General Felix Kulayigye has resumed official duties after …

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Pentecost Sunday: When the Spirit Speaks

Pentecost, Possession, and Sacred Language COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno |   Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, fifty days after the resurrection and ten days after the Ascension. According to Acts 2, the Spirit arrives with the sound of a rushing wind and tongues of fire, …

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