Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | President Joe Biden has confirmed that the US military has shot down a massive Chinese surveillance balloon that moved across the continental US this week. The US believes the balloon was being used for surveillance, disputing China’s statement that it was a civilian aircraft used …
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Pope Francis’ 40th Apostolic Journey abroad and his fifth Journey to Africa Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis has arrived in Kinshasa, as he begins his Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The flight landed at the “Ndjili” International Airport in the DRC’s capital of Kinshasa …
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🔵 SMS PROCESS- starts 1pm ✳ Open SMS. Type PLE <space> Index no ✳ Send to 6600. For example PLE 003400/001 and send to 6600 ✳ Each SMS costs Sh500 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Individual pupils will again this year get their results through SMS on their phones, Uganda National Examination Board …
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Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has warned District Internal Security and Police’s CID to help stump out corruption or face his wrath. He also castigated the District Service Commissions for “selling Local Government jobs.” Speaking in Kakumiro today at celebrations to mark the 37th NRM/NRA victory anniversary, …
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Becoming an airline pilot is not an easy task, but with hard work and dedication, it is achievable. SPECIAL FEATURE | DEREK NSEKO | The role of a pilot is one of the most exciting and rewarding careers in the aviation industry. Pilots are responsible for the safe and efficient operation …
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Pope Francis extols Benedict XVI as pastor in historic two-pope Vatican funeral ✳ 4,500 priests ✳ 500 bishops ✳ 125 cardinals Vatican City | National Catholic Online | In one of the rarest of scenes in two millennia of Catholic Church history, Pope Francis on Jan. 5 presided over the …
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The Ganda Boys release Buganda National Anthem ‘Ekitiibwa kya Buganda’ Bogota, Colombia | THE INDEPENDENT | After months of recording, Ganda Boys have released a first version of a recording of Ekitibwa Kya Buganda (Buganda anthem) that was recently done at Audio Vision in Bogotá in Colombia. The Ganda Boys have …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 5,000 submissions were made and blind auditions concluded by Airtel Friday in Kampala for The Voice Africa. The finalists (top 7) will be revealed in January 2023. The Voice Africa presents a platform that will help to discover and champion the musical talents …
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🔴 Leading Cross Country results ✳ 10km Senior women 1. Stella Chesang 33:57 2. Prisca Chesang 34:06 3. Annet Chelangat 34:13 ✳ 6km U20 women 1. Isella Chebet 20:36 2. Peace Hope Chemutai 20:37 3. Charity Cherop 20:41 ✳ 10km Senior men 1. Martin Magengo Kiprotich 29:35 2. Isaac Kibet 29:43 3. Samuel Kibet …
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Police explain charges against Kabuleta Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Police have confirmed that they are the ones who arrested Joseph Kabuleta today. Police said in a statement that he was arrested for failing to honor summons issued to him to report to Kampala Metropolitan Police on …
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