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Chaos as 4 nominated for Kawempe North MP by-election

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Four candidates have been nominated candidates have been nominated for the Kawempe North MP by-election on day one. They are Hanifah Karadi, an independent, Mohammed Luswa Luwemba, who was Ssegirinya’s aide, was nominated as an independent candidate he was defeated in the NUP party primaries. …

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Police clash with Nalukoola after nomination

Kampala, Ugandda | THE INDEPENDENT | There were skirmishes between the police and supporters of Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform candidate in the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election shortly after his nomination. Trouble started when Nalukoola tried to lead a procession to Mbogo Playgrounds for a rally shortly after …

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Kyagulanyi’s bodyguards charged and remanded to Masaka prison

MASAKA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Three bodyguards of the National Unity Platform-NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentantu alias Bobi Wine have been charged with five counts of robbery and assault to female journalists. The suspects including Achilleo Kivumbi, Grace Wakabi alias Smart-wa Bobi and Gadafi Mugumya, were on Wednesday charged …

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Karamojong, Iteso reconcile, agree to share resources

NAPAK, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Iteso community in Kapelebyong and the Karamojong in Napak District have agreed to coexist peacefully and share resources, marking a significant step towards reconciliation after years of tension and insecurity. The decision follows ongoing clashes, with the Iteso accusing the Karamojong of raiding …

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School for the deaf operating without sign language interpreters

LIRA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nancy Primary School for the Deaf in Lira City is facing significant challenges in its efforts to provide quality education to its 338 learners with various forms of disability. The school currently operates with only two professional sign language interpreters to serve its diverse student …

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KCCA concerned over high garbage collection fees in Kawempe

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki has raised concerns over the high garbage collection fees charged by the Kampala Solid Waste Management Consortium in Kawempe Division. During a cleanup exercise in Kawempe’s Kigannda and Ssebagala zones, Buzeki discovered that residents are paying …

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REPORT: Ugandans lose shs1.5 million every minute to fraudsters

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans are losing 1.5 million shillings in cash every minute to fraudsters, thieves, and robbers. this is according to the latest statistics by the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID). Records show Ugandans lost over 785 billion shillings in cash to criminals in 2024. The stolen …

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Ecobank Uganda strengthens SME ties with consultative workshop

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda recently hosted a successful Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Consultative Breakfast Workshop at the Sheraton Hotel, bringing together over 80 key SME clients and bank staff. The event, organized by Ecobank Transnational Incorporated’s Ugandan subsidiary, aimed to enhance business relationships and showcase …

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DRC to suspend cobalt exports for 4 months

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced a four-month suspension of cobalt exports to regulate supply amid concerns of overproduction in the global market, authorities said Monday. In a statement, the DRC’s Regulatory and Oversight Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS), a …

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