Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police Political Commissar, Assistant Inspector General of Police-AIGP Asan Kasingye says the force leadership will be prioritizing infrastructure development each financial year to address the problem of accommodation and operational units for police officers. According to Kasingye, the force will be allocating money towards construction …
Read More »Russia almost completes destruction of Ukrainian military infrastructure: Putin
Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russia has “practically” completed the mission of destroying Ukraine’s main military infrastructure, including weapon warehouses, ammunition depots, aviation and air defense systems, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. Russian forces will fulfill all their assigned tasks and the operation in Ukraine is proceeding in accordance with …
Read More »World record holder Kipchoge breaks course mark to win Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo, Japan | Xinhua | World record holder Eliud Kipchoge won his fourth major marathon with a course mark at the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday. The 37-year-old Kenyan finished the race in front of the Tokyo railway station with a time of 2:02:40, the fourth-fastest official time in history which is …
Read More »Private pharmacies operating within Mulago hospital evicted
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private pharmacies that have been operating within Mulago National referral hospital have been kicked out following a directive by health minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng. The minister instructed the National Drug Authority (NDA) to enforce closure of all private facilities operating within public health facilities. According …
Read More »Jobless chemical engineer commits suicide
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brian Wetaka, a former student of Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering at Kyambogo University who graduated in 2019, has jumped from the North Hall building at the university and died. Wetaka was a resident of Ntinda and upon his death, he left a note reading …
Read More »Mane strike hands Liverpool victory to keep pressure on City
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Liverpool moved to within three points of leaders Manchester City after Sadio Mane’s first-half goal handed them a hard-fought 1-0 win over West Ham United. Both goalkeepers were called into early action, with Lukasz Fabianski denying Mohamed Salah, while Alisson twice kept out Michail Antonio. Mane …
Read More »Buddu are Masaza Cup Champions!
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buddu County has emerged the champions of Airtel Masaza Cup after sealing a 2-0 victory over Buwekula in a highly charged final match played at St. Mary’s stadium Kitende. The final was graced by the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II himself, for the first …
Read More »James and Havertz on target as Chelsea see out Burnley
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chelsea scored four unanswered goals in the second half to earn a comfortable win over Burnley at Turf Moor. Burnley had the best first-half chances, with Thiago Silva forced to clear a shot from Wout Weghorst off the line. Reece James put Chelsea in front …
Read More »UHRC urges legislators to expedite the Witness Protection Bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) is calling for expeditious passing of the Witness Protection Bill, 2015. The bill which is still in draft form seeks to provide a holistic protection of crucial witnesses in a case who face a threat or risk. The chairperson of …
Read More »Agago begins construction of Gen Paul Lokech memorial stadium
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agago District Local Government has launched the construction of Gen Paul Lokech Memorial Stadium, starting with site clearing. Recently, Gulu Archdiocese offered 8 acres of land in Ajali Ayena Primary School in Agago Town Council, for the construction of Gen Lokech Memorial Stadium, to keep the …
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