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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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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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja District authorities have commissioned the construction of 21.6 kilometers of oil roads in the sub-counties of Busedde and Butagaya. The project, valued at two billion shillings, has been awarded to Hands Limited and is expected to be completed within eight months. Each sub-county …
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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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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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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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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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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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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) City Hall Court, once notorious for its unpleasant environment and disorderly setting, has transformed remarkably, improving order and efficiency. A visit by Our Reporter revealed that the once overwhelming stench, a major concern for court users and visitors, has …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Stella Chesang has been confirmed to take part in the TCS London Marathon 2025 slated for April 27. Dominic Otuchet, President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), told Xinhua on Monday, “We have now confirmed both Jacob Kiplimo for the men’s and Chesang for …
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