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Uganda extends transfer of convicted offenders act to the UK

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government has extended the application of the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to the United Kingdom, a move seen as a major step in strengthening international cooperation on justice matters. This development, facilitated through a statutory instrument signed by the Minister of …

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2 missing after canoe accident on lake Bunyonyi

RUBANDA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Two out of five people are missing after a canoe they were sailing in capsized on Lake Bunyonyi on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. at Musigwe Village as the victims traveled to Mugyera in Habututu Town Council, Rubanda District, via the …

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ERA: UEDCL to spend shs43.3 billion in 9 months

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is set to use up to Shs43.3 billion (USD 118 million) in its operations over the next nine months, according to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). The revelation was made by ERA Executive Director Zilia Wako during the …

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Karamoja leaders alarmed by increasing school going children in kraals

MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have raised concerns over the increasing number of school-aged children in cattle kraals. Despite interventions by both government and development partners, parents continue taking their children, especially boys, to the kraals as young as six years old. Paul Lokol, …

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Uganda losing 122,000 hectares of forest cover annually

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is losing 122,000 hectares of forest cover annually, according to the Ministry of Water and Environment. Statistics obtained from the ministry indicate that in 1990, Uganda had 24 percent of forest cover, but due to the escalating illegal activities including deforestation and population …

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Bold visions celebrated at Johnnie Walker blue club night

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | An evening of sophistication, ambition, and rare whisky unfolded as entrepreneur Dean Munene, Managing Director of Volve Global Ltd, hosted the inaugural Johnnie Walker Blue Club experience for Uganda’s young business elite. Held at his private residence in Mbuya Hill, the event brought together the country’s most …

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