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Mbale City to host Elgon Tourism Expo & Business Forum

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale City is set to host the Elgon Tourism Expo and Business Forum. Racheal Kakungulu Kirama, President of the Elgon Tourism Expo and Business Forum, explained that this year’s event, taking place from Friday, December 13 to Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Mbale Cricket Grounds, will …

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Device financing set to boost smartphone access in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda accelerates efforts towards digital integration, device financing is emerging as a critical solution to bridge the digital divide and empower more individuals and businesses to participate in the connected economy. While mobile phone use in Uganda has surged in recent years, smartphone penetration …

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What you can add to your festive season this year

Bring Everyone Together with Unmissable Entertainment, Compliments of DStv and GOtv Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The festive countdown is here, and DStv and GOtv are making this season one to remember! From gripping dramas and festive movie nights to action-packed sports and fun- filled kids’ shows, our entertainment …

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9 courts in Ankole operating without state prosecutors

GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine Grade 1 Magistrate Courts in the Ankole Sub-region are operating without state prosecutors. The courts are Kazo, Ruhama, Sanga, Bwizibwera, Ndeija, Rwampara, Rubindi, Rwashamaire, and Ishongorero. Martin Rukundo, the Assistant Director of Public Prosecution made the revelation during the opening of the Civil Appeals …

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CHAN 2025: CAF gives Kenya hope of retaining hosting rights

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | CAF Host Country Manager Kabelo Bosilong has assured Kenyans that their co-hosting rights for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 remain intact despite concerns over stadium readiness. Speculation emerged earlier this week, suggesting that CAF might revoke Kenya’s hosting rights and award them to Rwanda. …

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Dr Keddi Zuluba is a local hero among global giants

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Steven Eric Keddi Zuluba, a Ugandan philanthropist dedicated to alleviating human suffering and promoting community well-being, has been nominated for the prestigious World Humanitarian Icon Award. This nomination places Dr. Zuluba among global luminaries such as Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and UK …

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