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Jinja leaders call for restrictions on firearms

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Busoga sub-region have asked government agencies to tighten restrictions on the use of firearms. Speaking at the burial of 33-year-old Tony Bagalama, who was on Sunday shot dead by a security guard of Wolves security company, the leaders said that cases of …

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Jinja hailstorm destroys factory, homes

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A hailstorm has destroyed property in Southern City, Jinja City. Those destroyed include the stores of Damazo rice processing facility, homes, fruit trees and a two-acre banana plantation. The hailstorm destroyed the storage facilities, de-roofed part of the factory premises and ravaged the electricity connections. Juma …

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Kiira Motors Jinja plant due for commissioning

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiira Motors Corporation new vehicle plant in Jinja is due for commissioning on Monday, further strengthening the growth of the electric mobility industry in Uganda. The Kiira Vehicle Plant has 65,000 square metres of production spaces has the capacity to produce electric and hybrid buses, …

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Police arrest teenager after aborting twins

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region have this Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a 15 year old resident of Budondo ward, in Northern division of Jinja city for procuring an abortion. The jouvenille suspect is currently detained at Budondo police station, awaiting prosecution. The suspect has reportedly …

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Uganda’s diplomatic missions shine at ambassadors’ conference in Jinja

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has recognized the outstanding achievements of its diplomatic missions during the ongoing Ambassadors’ Conference in Jinja. The event, which celebrates excellence in diplomatic service, highlighted the exceptional efforts of various teams, reinforcing Uganda’s commitment to effective foreign policy …

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Uganda embraces electric future

Jinja, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The resounding success of the inaugural E-mobility Expo in Jinja underscored Uganda’s commitment to a sustainable and electrified future. The event showcased the nation’s progress in transitioning to electric mobility (E-mobility) and highlighted the growing momentum behind this transformative sector. The expo served as a …

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2 Jinja city education officials arrested over corruption

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Jinja city education officials have been arrested for mismanagement of school grants and causing financial loss to the government. The officials, the acting city education officer, Haruna Mulopa and the sports officer, Sam Ngobi were arrested from their offices on Tuesday. The City Inspector …

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