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Tag Archives: Milton Obote

Family of former Obote minister appeals for help

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of Eziron Bwambale Imbethe Malimali, the former Deputy Culture and Community Development Minister in the Milton Obote government has made an appeal for financial support to treat their ailing father. Bwambale is confined in a wheelchair at his country home in Kinyamaseke town council …

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Teso leaders pay glowing tribute to fallen Ex- Minister Dr. Anyoti

Soroti, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Several leaders in Teso Sub region have paid a glowing tribute to former Minister, Dr. David Anyoti Obyara who died in Nairobi, Kenya on November 1st, 2020,  He was Minister for Information and Broadcasting under Milton Obote II government between 1980-1985. Dr. Anyoti, a special …

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40 years after Amin’s overthrow, has Uganda learnt anything?

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marks 40 years since General, Idi Amin Dada, the former president of Uganda was overthrown from government. General Amin took over government after overthrowing President, Apolo Milton Obote in January 1971. General Amin left a contentious and conflicted legacy with many calling him …

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How Daudi Ocheng gave birth to Tarehe Sita

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This week, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) held a series of events to mark 38 years since the start of the war that brought President Yoweri Museveni to power in January 1986. The events to celebrate Tarehe Sita climaxed on Wednesday in Kitgum district. …

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