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Mbale city closes 200 business premises over rent arrears

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Northern city division of Mbale city have closed over 200 business premises over non-payment of ground rent and licenses. According to Martine Busiku, the senior assistant town clerk of Mbale City Northern division, the operation took place Thursday morning in areas like Mission …

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DPP tables more evidence against MPs Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions has tabled more evidence that she intends to use to prosecute the murder and terrorism cases against the Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, and his Makindye West counterpart Allan Ssewanyana. The two legislators are jointly charged with 5 …

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Arua city leaders demand review of urban refugee policy

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua city leaders are proposing a review of the policy that governs urban refugee management. The current policy does not recognize refugees in other cities and urban centers apart from Kampala Capital City. This the leaders say has increased pressure on resources especially social services like …

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Former Minister Kibanzanga criticizes NRM for neglect

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christopher Kibazanga, a former minister and Member of Parliament for Bughendera County in Bundibugyo district has criticized the National Resistance Movement-NRM party for abandoning him. Kibanzanga who was a party flag bearer in the 2021 parliamentary elections lost to Acrobat Moses Kiiza, an independent candidate. Kibanzanga …

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KENYA ELECTIONS: Odinga and Ruto neck to neck

📌 KENYA PROVISIONAL RESULTS 4pm ✳ Odinga- 49.78% ➡ 6,348,977 Votes ✳ Ruto- 49.54% ➡ 6,317,886 Votes ✳ Wajackoyah- 0.45% ➡ 56,876 Votes ✳ Waihiga- 0.23% ➡ 29,710 Votes Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT, XINHUA & URN | Provisional results from vote counting in Kenya’s general election indicate Raila Odinga and Ruto may …

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We had lost hope for police promotions: AIGP Edyegu

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly promoted Assistant Inspector General of Police-AIGP Richard Edyegu, has said that many police officers had lost hope for any kind of  promotion while serving in the police force. While speaking on behalf of the 254 police officers who were recently promoted, AIGP Edyegu said …

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