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KAWEMPE: NRM’s Faridah Nambi petitions court over results

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM Candidate in the Kawempe North by-elections, Faridah Nambi Kigongo, has petitioned the High Court Civil Division to nullify the election victory of Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi on the grounds of bribery and campaigning on the day of elections. Nambi, through her lawyers led …

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Africa’s key role in AI & peace discussed in Kampala

Kampala Geopolitics Conference highlights Africa’s role in AI governance and peacebuilding KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | The 8th edition of the Kampala Geopolitics Conference commenced on April 9, 2025, at Makerere University, emphasizing Africa’s perspectives in international debates. The event convened scholars, policymakers, diplomats, and students to deliberate on pressing …

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Pesapal, Housing Finance partner to advance digital payments

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Pesapal Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with Housing Finance Bank (HFB) to accelerate Uganda’s transition toward a cashless economy. As announced today (April 10), the collaboration will see the integration of Pesapal’s suite of payment solutions—including point-of-sale (POS) terminals and e-commerce platforms—into …

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Kompany under fire, Muller triggers temporary excitement

BERLIN, GERMANY | Xinhua | Bayern Munich remains in limbo following a disappointing 2-1 defeat in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Inter Milan. With their dream of a “final at home” now in jeopardy ahead of next Wednesday’s second leg, the German giants are navigating …

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78% of pupils drop out of school in Luwero

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atleast 78 percent of pupils who are enrolled in Primary one drop out of school before reaching Primary Seven, exposing them to teenage pregnancies and child labour, the Luwero district survey has revealed. According to the Luwero District Health report, at least 4,465 girls …

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Why Bujagali energy deserves no further tax waivers

JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government’s proposal to grant Bujagali Energy Ltd another seven-year tax exemption has raised condemnation from the public and civil society as an uncalled-for move. They say the act would be a violation of the recently instituted tax incentives framework that is aimed at ensuring …

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Thugs varnish with security guard gun in foiled village SACCO robbery

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies are hunting for a group of thugs who vanished with a private security guard’s firearm following a foiled robbery at a village Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) in Gganda, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District. The attempted robbery occurred around 3 a.m. on …

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