Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plans to establish a blood bank in Moroto district have suffered a setback as the community remains negative about donating blood, largely due to ignorance, officials have said. Moroto District Health Officer Dr Hans Lokaale, says the district with support from Doctors without Borders, has organized several blood donation campaigns …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heightened security surveillance on the shores of Lake Albert in the Bunyoro sub region, which shares a porous border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The heavy deployment of police, Uganda Peoples Defence Forces-UPDF and personnel from sister security agencies is visible mostly at landing sites bordering DRC …
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By Reporter MC Jerry has dropped Ovaawa collabo featuring Nina Roz. This is MC Jerry’s second song as ge continues to step up his Emceeing and singing career. Who is MC Jerry? MC Jerry's journey started in Eastern Uganda when he worked at Ko TV, followed by spots on NBS Radio and Smart FM before […]
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Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiryandongo have arrested a 40-year old man for allegedly stabbing his wife to death. The suspect identified as Joseph Lutaaya is a resident of Panyadoli village in Panyadoli parish, Mutunda sub county, Kiryandongo district. It is alleged that Lutaaya picked a quarrel with his wife Mary Habuya, 36, …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Gulu district health department is battling with unsafe abortions due to persistent increase in teenage pregnancies. Statistics from the Gulu district and City health departments indicate that a total of 474 cases of unsafe abortions among teenage girls were registered between 2020 and 2021. The statistics were obtained from …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Education and Sports Hamson Obua has said that Cabinet has agreed to increase the budget of the sports sub-sector from 10 Billion to 25 Billion Shillings. Obua revealed this on Wednesday during a virtual meeting with heads of sports federations and the National Council of Sports. …
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Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | The Somali National Army (SNA) on Thursday killed nine al-Shabab militants and wounded several others after fighting inside Balad town in the Middle Shabelle region, 36 km northeast of the Somali capital Mogadishu, officials said. Balad District Commissioner, Khadim Ali Nur told Somali National News Agency (SONNA) that the militants attacked …
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By BigEyeUg Team Team No Sleep music camp newly signed talent Nanyanzi Rahma alias Rahma Pinky has distanced herself from reports that she is being used by manager Jeff Kiwa as a weapon to crackdown his former singer, Sheebah Karungi. Appearing in the media for the first time, the 17-year-old sensational singer refuted reports negatively […]
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An inmate has died while in custody at Maluku government prison in Mbale district. The deceased has been identified as Abudu Omodo, aged 39. His body was found lying in the prison cells on Thursday morning. Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson says Omodo started vomiting from the prison …
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Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Fort Portal have arrested a 36 year-old man for allegedly killing a two-year-old girl and injuring two others. According to the Rwenzori West Police Spokesperson Vincent Twesige, David Kachope, a resident of Kidukuru cell, Karambi ward in Fort Portal allegedly hacked Angel Fautsine to death on …
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Bududa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 10 people have been critically injured following an accident in Bududa district. The accident involving a Fuso truck, registration number UAW 329Y occurred at around Women’s Corner Stage, along Bududa-Mbale highway in Bududa district. According to police preliminary investigations, the driver of the Fuso which was carrying onions and …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua are hunting for an unidentified man who abandoned 20 bags of opium estimated at UGX 20 Million in a tricycle. The man reportedly abandoned the tricycle after spotting a police patrol vehicle along the Arua-Logiri road. The tricycle registration number UFH 240U and its contents were abandoned …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing Novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija are demanding his unconditional release. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network on Wednesday, the lawyers from Kiiza and Mugisha Advocates led by Eron Kiiza said, Kakwenza was arrested on Tuesday at around 4pm from his home in Kisaasi, a Kampala city suburb by armed men. According …
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COMMENT | Samson Tinka | In early August, Minister of State, Office of the President for Economic Monitoring Peter Ogwang started touring districts to check on government projects. What he came across was shocking, and was characterized by gross misuse of government funds, signs and symptoms of fraud, corruption and shoddy work. These are the same Local …
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By Our Reporter RnB crooner, Allan Toniks is set to entertain fans as he headlines the first 2022 episode of the Tusker Malt Conversessions online show on Sunday. Born Allan Ampaire, Toniks will be the fourth artiste to grace Tusker Malt’s premium musical experience with previous editions headlined by Winnie Nwagi, Naava Grey and GNL […]
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least Shillings 474 million was collected through traffic fines during Christmas according to statistics compiled by the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety. In total, 5,720 cars and motorcycles were impounded and owners had to pay the penalties before getting them back. Assistant Superintendent of Police-ASP Faridah Nampiima, the …
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Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Angagura, Ajan, and Laguti Sub Counties in Pader district are protesting the opening of the original boundaries of Aswa Ranch by the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC & DB). Last week, residents arrested two surveyors for illegally planting mark stones on part of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions-DPP Jane Frances Abodo has instituted a team of prosecutors to try businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and his brother on charges related to forgery of a court order and evading tax worth sh20 billion. The case had stalled for seven years and it stems from 2009 …
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COMMENT | Ren Ke & Zhang Yuan – XINHUA | After 16 years in office, German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes off duty after a new German federal government is formed after the Bundestag election. No matter which party will govern after the election, China policy is one of the top diplomatic priorities for a new …
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Ituri, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Seven Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels were on Sunday evening killed during a joint operation by Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) soldiers in the village of Bandindese, 18 kilometers from Komanda in the Irumu territory, Ituri Province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). …
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By Samuel Gitta It has been a rollercoaster of events during the pandemic. Just as the dust seems to be settling, comes a new variant, armed with the power to wreak havoc. Lockdown after lockdown. But the business environment, unpredictable as the weather, needs to be governed. That is why the gospel of businesses invoking […]
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Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council on Monday asked the concerned authorities to investigate rape allegations against female protesters in Khartoum on Dec. 19. During a regular meeting for the Transitional Sovereign Council, held at the Republican Palace in Khartoum and chaired by the council’s Chairman Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the council directed …
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By Reporter After it was launched by the Information Office of Beijing Municipal Government, the 100-episode of the micro-documentary The Chinese Dream – 365 Stories Season 4 will be available on StarTimes's digital television network and online video platform in English, French and Portuguese throughout the African continent, beginning on December 27. The StarTimes combined […]
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By Our Reporter Rubis Energy Uganda has donated an assortment of items to the SOS Children's Villages to enable them enjoy their festivities smoothly. The SOS Children's Villages that take care of over 29,000 vulnerable children in Uganda was started in 1991 and has transformed the lives of over 100,000 children from their Kakira, Entebbe […]
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies have banned the use of fireworks, burning tyres and overnight prayers as Ugandans usher in the New Year, 2022. These have been common rituals on New Year’s eve, bringing together thousands of revelers from across the country to celebrate the end of the year and welcome the new …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 58 people lost lives in accidents recorded during the Christmas holiday, according to records released by the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate. Altogether, 248 people were involved in accidents recorded between December 23 and boxing day, December 26. Traffic and Road Safety Directorate Spokesperson Faridah Nampiima said that …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Mary Catholic Church in Kitgum district is in the final stages of setting up a care center for children suffering from the nodding syndrome. Through the Archbishop John Baptist Odama Care Center Kitgum, the church intends to start by taking care of at least 250 most vulnerable children who …
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YEAR ENDER: Remembering 2021 January 2nd President Museveni directs Ministry of Finance to halt activates of DGF, a huge donor facility, with a Shs500 billion fund over its operations in the country without Cabinet approval. 14th Uganda holds presidential and parliamentary elections. President Museveni contests against several candidates with main rival Bobi Wine, a singer-turned …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wildfires have destroyed more than 1,400 acres of sugarcane in Ayuu Alali parish in Palabek Kal Sub County in Lamwo district. The Chairperson Ayuu Alali Sugarcane Outgrowers Cooperatives Society, Francis Ojwiya, says that the fire broke out from sugar plantations that had already been harvested and swiftly spread to …
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By Staff Writer. Singer, rapper, songwriter, and Recording Artist at JMusic Records, Calein, real names Benjamin Saga, has opened up about his latest project, "Closed Eyes" alongside upcoming plans for the New year. The singer who has several songs like "Nyola Nkata", "Lwosula" and "Byonkola" done with Mwonge recently added to his collection an inspirational […]
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Based on the four key psychological mechanisms that make people vulnerable to persuasion COMMENT | MEGAN MCBRIDE | As humans evolved, we developed certain psychological mechanisms to deal with the information surrounding us. But in the 21st century media environment, where we are exposed to an exponentially growing quantity of messages and information, some of …
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NEWS ANALYSIS | BAKER BATTE | By the end of his current term in 2026, President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni will have ruled Uganda for 40 years. By that time, he will be 81-years old. 20 years ago, not very many people would have anticipated that by 2026, the country would still have Museveni as …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moroto police are holding a businessman from Namutumba district on suspicion of stealing hoes distributed by the government under the Operation Wealth Creation-OWC program. Godfrey Isumba was transporting the hoes to Namutumba district from Moroto in a Tata box body registration UBH 407U. He was intercepted at a security checkpoint …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoteliers in Kampala have registered improved guest booking this festive season compared to 2020, the worst year ever for the hospitality sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020, the hoteliers say holiday seekers and tourists, both natives, and foreign guests …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Butchers and food vendors in Luwero town have decried low sales this Christmas. At least 70 head of cattle were slaughtered in Luwero town council central market on Friday morning for the Christmas festivities. Currently, a kilogram of beef costs between Shillings 14,000 and 15,000 up from between Shillings …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, backed by his executive want all individuals collecting illegal fees from market vendors prosecuted and the dues immediately stopped. The committee also wants the government to withdrawal military personnel deployed in the markets and replace them with KCCA law enforcement officers backed by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have opened up an investigation into the death of Hajj Rashid Kamoga Kulima, a senior human resource manager of the Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA. Assistant Superintendent of Police Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson said that unknown people brought Kamoga to Seguku based Doctors hospital in an …
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Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday authorized American pharmaceutical company Merck’s oral antiviral for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19, the second pill approved for treating COVID-19 following the one from Pfizer. Merck’s pill, called molnupiravir, is authorized to use in adults with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dfcu bank has unveiled mobile-based micro-loans to its customers as it strives to tap into a larger pool of small savers who on most cases do not have collateral security. The new product dubbed mobiloan has been unveiled in partnership with the Nairobi-based digital firm, Craft Silicon. This places Dfcu …
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Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Eastwards expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is unacceptable, and there should be security guarantees in Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. Russia does not endanger anyone, and it is NATO’s constant expansion that has posed a threat, Putin said during his annual press conference. “Are we …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City abattoirs have resolved to maintain their normal beef prices citing low consumption. Edward Mwesigye, the publicity secretary City Abattoir along old Port Bell, says beef consumption has remained low since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in the country. According to Mwesigye, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, they used to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala City Resident Commissioner-RCC Hussein Hud has said that street vendors have until 10th January 2022 to vacate the streets and take up available space in markets. Hud who was addressing the press at the Uganda Media Center says that vending and hawking is illegal and no one should …
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Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Harsh punishments await head teachers whose schools will perform poorly in Amuru. The district local government has now attached punishments to poor performance that will be meted out when schools reopen. According to the education department, Amuru district has been performing poorly in Primary Leaving, Uganda Certificate of Education and …
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Beijing, China | Xinhua | The international community should strengthen solidarity and join hands in fighting terrorism, a senior Chinese diplomat said. The lessons of the boomerang effect are still fresh in memory, and must be learned by heart, Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Jianghao said on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the Second International Seminar …
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By Reporter Spice Diana through her new Kwaya Foundation donated Christmas packages to the autistic children in Busega and Kisenyi on today. She visited the Missionaries of the Poor Bethlehem Home in Busega where she shared light moments with the autistic children and took a tour around the home. The singer also shared Christmas packages […]
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Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rukiga district veterinary authorities have lifted a ban on the sale and movement of pigs and their products. Authorities had in early October this year issued a ban on pigs and pork sale following the outbreak of the highly contagious African swine fever. The ban was issued after the district …
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By Reporter If you need a quick and genuine visa to United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ashley Quality is the lady to sort you perfectly and faster. Who is Ashley Quality? Born on 20/10/1990, Ashley Quality is a Ugandan entrepreneur, entertainer, leader and philanthropist. Ashley won the hearts of Ugandans living in the UAE while appearing […]
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Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he will run for reelection in 2024 if he is in good health at the time. “Yes,” he said when asked by host David Muir if he plans to run for reelection in an interview aired Wednesday on ABC’s World News Tonight. “But look, …
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By Reporter Ugandan rapper Daniel Kigozi known to many as Navio has released a single off his album Vibes out the East. The song titled Raha was released exclusively on boom play a few days ago and currently, it has over 80,000 views on Youtube and already trending on other streaming sites. Raha is not […]
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Jinja are holding a couple for locking up their nine-year-old son in a pigsty. The suspects are Peter Magoola and his wife, Ruth Mirembe, both residents of Buyala trading center in Jinja City Northern division. Police picked up the couple on a tipoff from area residents, who noticed …
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By Reporter Eddy Kenzo has today presented a new talented duo Ugaboyz to the world with a new collaboration dubbed "Freaky Friday". Ugaboyz is a Ugandan music duo consisting of two promising talents who have their dreams set towards winning big things for Uganda. Previously, the Ugaboys were signed to Black Market Records, a partnership […]
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vendors in Nyamityobora food market in Mbarara City South A division have written a letter to Mbarara city authorities seeking permission to redevelop their market. The vendors say they have saved money under Nyamityobora Market Vendors Association, which they can use to redevelop the market, which sits on two acres …
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Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | East African leaders met for just the second time this year today and agreed to fast track the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) request for membership to their regional body EAC. The 18th Extra-ordinary Summit of the East African Community heads of state received and considered the report of the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions-DPP is not interested in prosecuting Pastor Aloysius Bugingo over his new marriage to Susan Makula Nantaba, according to the Chief State Attorney of Entebbe. Bugingo who is the House of Prayer Ministries lead pastor allegedly married Makula under customary law on December 7 in Kawuku, …
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By BigEyeUg Team When she said that it was her year in her famous "My Year" song, very few related with what she meant. You know what the good news is? At this moment in time, the world has perceived the emphasized statement in her song (My Year) lyrics. 2021 is indeed a year to […]
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By BigEyeUg Team It seems the much-awaited time to shine has arrived for upcoming singer Nanyanzi Rahma popular known as Rahma Pinky. This follows reports from liable sources indicating that the veteran talent manager Geoffrey Kiwanuka a.k.a Jeff Kiwa has had Rahma Pinky’s signature into his Team No Sleep camp. For almost two weeks now, […]
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the Constitutional Court ruling allowing lawyers to participate in small claims cases. In Its ruling, the panel of three Supreme Court Justices comprising Opio-Aweri, Mike Chibita, and Percy Night Tuhaise, stayed implementation of the constitutional court order for three months until a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance has withdrawn from parliament a loan proposal of 386 Billion Shillings that was meant to finance the upgrading of oil roads in the Albertine graben. The roads include the 54-kilometre Masindi-Biiso road, 25 kilometres of Hohwa-Nyairongo-Kyarushesha-Butole road, and 25.7 kilometres of Kabaale-Kiziranfumbi road. The loan equivalent …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirty per cent of the top accolades at this year’s Uganda National Journalism Awards were earned for coverage of the most pressing issue of the past two years – the COVID-19 pandemic. Education was one area most impacted by the pandemic, and an analysis “COVID-19 complicates education” by The Independent’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda on Monday said the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is casting uncertainty over the country’s economic outlook. Bank of Uganda, in a monthly monetary policy statement issued, said the Omicron variant could further disrupt the global supply chain, which may have spillover effects, thus having a negative …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has today approved a supplementary budget totaling 21.25 billion Shillings to compensate the Church of Uganda for its land taken by the government to expand Entebbe International Airport. The money was under a bigger 3.8 trillion supplementary budget that was recently approved by Parliament but its consideration was then …
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By Reporter Singer Minayo is back and has dropped a new song called “Self Service” Self Service is a Luganda Love song through whih Minayo goes extra passionte telling her man how much she felt abandoned until she got herself someone else. Unlike her dancehall songs, this time around Minayo went a little Afro-Beat as […]
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alex Twinomujuni, 50, has petitioned the High Court Civil Division in Kampala to release him unconditionally after completing his jail term for the murder of Tooro Prince, Happy Kijanangoma. According to his application, Twinomujuni contends that he was convicted to suffer death together with the former Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister, …
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Brussels, Belgium | Xinhua | The European Commission on Monday granted conditional marketing authorization for Nuvaxovid, the fifth COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the European Union (EU). The authorization of the vaccine, developed by Novavax, followed a scientific recommendation based on an assessment of the safety, effectiveness and quality of the vaccine by the European Medicines Agency …
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By Our Reporter Baby care brand, Cussons Baby has announced the winners of its 'Cussons Baby Moments Snap & Win' Competition. Eihoreere Meghan Heavenly was the overall winner of the competition while Azlan Mutebi came second and Kasoma J. W. Levine was third. Eihoreere walked away with a grand cash prize of UGX 10,000,000/-, while […]
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Jerusalem, Israel | Xinhua | Israeli researchers have found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, harms the human immune system, Ben-Gurion University (BGU) in southern Israel said on Monday. In a genetic study published in the journal iScience, BGU researchers tried to find out what causes the “stormy” nature of COVID-19, which is also manifested …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government in the month of November registered a revenue shortfall of 52.18 billion Shillings against its target for the month. This is highlighted in the Ministry of Finance monthly report on the performance of the economy released on Monday. Government through the Uganda Revenue Authority-URA had targeted to collect 1.74 …
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By Reporter Prophet Brian Kagyezi of Pneuma Word Ministries International has been commended for his continued generosity after donating Christmas food items worth millions of shillings to over 1000 families from 13 different zones in Nakawa division. The gesture of love is said to be the third time Prophet Brian Kagyezi is demonstrating to vulnerable […]
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Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathew Tusubira, the Busia deputy resident district commissioner-RDC has warned money changers operating at Busia border over fraudulent acts while exchanging currencies for their clients. He says that they have registered several complaints from traders and travelers who were conned by the money changers in the process of exchanging Ugandan …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPEDNENT | Two people in Lira, Kole district have committed suicide over failure to service loans acquired. In Lira, Patrick Oming, the Amokoge Parish Chief in Wiodyek sub county decided to end his life after failing to pay back the money he obtained from Nen Anyim savings group where he was a …
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Mbale, Uganda | A leading veterinary doctor in Mbale Dr Moses Chepkurui has been crushed to death by a speeding bus. According to eye witnesses, Chepkurui was on Friday riding his motor cycle home after a busy day, when a Goglon bus ignored his indicator that he was branching to his home and run over …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDNENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has asked Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA to enforce Non-Motorized Transport along Namirembe road. In 2018 KCCA started construction of Uganda's first non-motorized transport corridor which stretches from Namirembe road through Luwum street to Entebbe road. The corridor was meant for cyclists and pedestrians …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An unidentified number of suspects have staged a breakout and escaped from Jinja Central police station’s cells this Sunday morning. The two cell guards who were assigned with the responsibility of keeping watch on the suspects throughout this weekend, have since been arrested and are detained at Jinja Central police …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority -KCCA has earmarked 3,300 buildings in its five divisions for demolition if the owners do not move to rectify the queries on them, including getting the proper and documented approval of their plans. This was announced by KCCA deputy executive director Eng. David Luyiimbazi while …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities have warned farmers to desist from selling immature coffee saying the move affects the quality of coffee in the country. Liza Luseesa, the Uganda Coffee Development Authority – UCDA manager for Central region said that although farmers are aware that it is only ripe coffee to be harvested, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has set aside a decision by High Court directing the head of Community Policing in Uganda Police Force Anatoli Muleterwa to compensate a woman Sh50 million over her missing vehicle that was found auctioned. The Court of Appeal Justices Monica Mugenyi, Geoffrey Kiryabwire and Remmy …
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430 people died in road accidents last December. 'Fika Salama Extra' launched News Analysis | RONALD MUSOKE | Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, wants Ugandans travelling to their upcountry homes for the end of year festivities to do so cautiously. He is one of many leaders campaigning against the many road …
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By Stuart G-Khast Wakiso based Destiny Africa choir has once again dropped a new video. From their”I want to build a house” video earlier this year, the choir has over months pulled the attention of media and been on charts for an impressive work. Mambo Sawa Sawa is as expected a song full of praise […]
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is concerned about the low response of elderly persons in the ongoing vaccination campaign against Covid-19 disease, Doctor Allan Muruta, the Commissioner for Integrated Epidemiology and Surveillance services has indicated. In March this year, the Ministry of Health launched a voluntary Covid-19 vaccination campaign, giving …
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Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya said Friday it has quarantined a ship that has been reported to be carrying radioactive materials for fear of poisoning citizens. Mutahi Kagwe, cabinet secretary for health said that the ship Seago Piraeus Voy 1475 B/L214735979 container emission threatens the health and lives of Kenyans by emission of radioactive …
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By Stuart G-Khast Reliably, the website can confirm that Jeff Kiwa will be taking on talented vocalist Sama Sojah as manager after his bitter fall out with Sheebah. While Jeff Kiwa will act as manager, Sama Sojah will still be signed to RedZone music and will still be answerable to the record boss Melo. Melo […]
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Detectives from Criminal Investigations Directorate-CID are hunting for a fraudster who has collected an unspecified amount of money in millions of shillings from a number of police officers for attending a non-existent training in Switzerland. The fraudster targeted police officers attached to the Directorate of Police Medical Services claiming that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Uganda buys Chinese arms for war on ADF: But a partnership between the UPDF and one of China's largest defence contractors could upset allies America THE LAST WORD Utopian dreams of Ugandan elites: Why the goal to eliminate …
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By BigEyeUg Team African legendary singer, Jose Chameleone has released his much-awaited video "Forever". This comes almost two months after he dropped the audio off his new album 'Mr. Joseph'. “I thank everyone who has been dedicated to this project. YALEDI, IAN PRO, SASHA VYBEZ and My LEONE ISLAND FAMILY!! God bless you all,” Jose […]
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Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two National Unity Platform-NUP candidates have won the district women councilor positions representing Zigoti town council at the district. Justine Nakuya, the presiding officer of Zigoti town council declared Veronica Babirye, councilor for Zigoti ward II with 207 votes. Her challengers Aisha Namatovu of the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM scored …
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By Stuart G-Khast While she is in a bitter raw with the recently concluded Janzi awards, Spice Diana has instructed no one ever nominates her in their awards if they will not invite her to attend or even award her. Amidst the raw, ahe has piled praise for Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards where she […]
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of mourners on Thursday turned up at the burial of Matyansi Ngobi, at his home in Namulesa ward, Jinja city. Ngobi died on September 7, but his burial was delayed because some of his close relatives were still abroad. Ngobi, a seasoned politician and a point of reference for …
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By Stuart G-Khast Nansana based pastor Wilson Bugembe of Worship House is confirmed to be set to open radio station as his other avenue of spreading the gospel to masses. The Pastor has set his studio premises at his church in Nansana and the station will be operational starting next year. The radio station will […]
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electricity Regulatory Authority- ERA, has approved a new tariff plan that is aimed at reducing electricity bills significantly for industries and domestic cooking. According to the new tariff structure, homeowners using electricity for cooking will pay Shillings 412 per kilowatt-hour (unit) starting January 2022. The tariff structure review also …
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Kinshasa, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially declared Thursday the end of the latest Ebola outbreak, the second outbreak in 2021, according to the DRC’s health authorities. In total, 11 cases — eight confirmed, three probable, including six deaths, were reported in the outbreak that was declared on October …
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By Reporter Latest news reaching our desk have it that the Permanent Secretary (PS) and Secretary to the Judiciary Mr. Pius Bigirimana has won flagship award of honorary PhD in Leadership and Management. Bigirimana received the award from the President of the Geofidel Institute of Leadership and Management U.K at Tomreik Hotel, Accra Ghana. According […]
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Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 3,000 acres for sugarcane out-growers in Atiak sub county in Amuru district worth billions of shillings were lost in a devastating fire that ravaged the Atiak sugarcane plantation over the weekend. More square miles which are yet to be measured were lost in the plantation of the second cooperative …
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By Our Reporter MTN Uganda, in partnership with Next Media Services, has launched a digital station. Named Pulse Radio, it is a fully online radio station aimed at providing the youth with insightful entertainment and information that is tailor-made for them. Launched under MTN's youth segment known as MTN Pulse, Pulse Radio will still uphold […]
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Stockholm, Sweden | Xinhua | A rapid increase in the number of Omicron COVID-19 variant cases is imminent, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warned on Wednesday. The European Union’s (EU) health watchdog also urged countries to rapidly intensify their vaccination efforts, and reintroduce and strengthen other measures to slow down the spread …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu city officials are under investigation for mismanaging the operations and revenue collection of Gulu main market whose construction was completed in 2015 under the Market and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme Project (MATIP). The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) sitting on Tuesday, 14 December 2021 at Parliament House noted with …
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Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three National Unity Platform-NUP legislators together with several other people deployed to protect the votes of Harriet Nakwede, the NUP candidate for the Kayunga LC 5 chairperson by-election are in police custody. They are Aloysius Mukasa, the Lubaga South MP, Charles Tebandeke, Bbaale County MP and their Busujju County counterpart, Lukyamuzi …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators have called for an audit into Kampala Capital City Authority's (KCCA) expenditure of the Shs3 billion allocated for rehabilitation, removal, tracing and resettlement of Karimojong children on the streets of Kampala. While meeting KCCA officials, led by the Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, the Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development …
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By Reporter Popular dynamic Nigerian music producer and guitarist, Fiokee is back with a brand new impressive tune captioned "Follow You". The "Cut Soap" crooner has featured Nigerian singer, Chike alongside sensational Ghanaian songbird and 'Forever' hit-maker, Gyakie in the new single. Follow You has been co-produced by Dee Yaso and Fiokee. Fiokee, real name […]
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By Reporter State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, has vowed to address human – Wildlife conflicts. The tour comes on the heels of a 3-day tour in the Mt. Elgon Conservation Area to find lasting solutions to the continued Human Wildlife & Land resettlement conflicts. While there, He held a […]
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Focused on peer support yields positive results | MICHELLE M. SCHWAB | In many regions of Africa, traditional healers have treated all illnesses, physical and mental, for centuries. As the prevalence of mental illness continues to rise in Uganda, western influence impacts how those with a mental illness can access mental healthcare in developing countries. …
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By Our Reporter Housing Finance Bank has handed over 60 Christmas food hampers to the Children at Risk Action Network (CRANE) as a contribution to their ongoing initiative that aims at supporting 500 children by offering them hampers of assorted food items to share with their families. Themed 'Restoring hope amidst the Covid 19 pandemic', […]
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London, UK | Xinhua | Given that the Omicron variant has already taken hold in Britain, all 11 countries on England’s COVID travel red list are to be taken off from 0400 GMT on Wednesday, British Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Tuesday. Javid made the announcement in the parliament, adding that mandatory hotel quarantine for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ambassador of the United States (US) Mission in Uganda, Natalie E. Brown says that they have an active dialogue with Ugandan officials regarding the security in the country. Brown made the statement while addressing journalists on the Embassy's 2021 report to the Ugandan People that explains the U.S partnership …
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By BigEyeUg Team Tremor can’t cease off fast-raising Nigerian female singer Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, ever since the 2020 tragedy where she was jailed in Uganda. On Monday, Tems emotionally took it to her social media to mark a her 1year memory ever since she was detained in Uganda for […]
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Brazzaville, Congo | Xinhua | Africa is being hit by the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic driven by the Omicron variant, after recording the fastest weekly surge in new cases since May 2020, said an official of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday. “Africa is now officially in the fourth wave of the COVID-19 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading Ugandan cosmetics manufacturer Movit Products' is one of 100 companies that will recognized at the East African Brand Quality Awards 2021 set for Hotel Africana in Kampala on December 16. The coveted awards are instituted by Brands Impact to encourage improvement in both the manufacturing and service industry …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL), the country's national Development Finance Institution, has today announced exclusive offers aimed at addressing the growth of the key sectors of youth, women and SMEs. In addition to credit offerings to these segments, UDB will introduce a Business Accelerator program that aims to assist …
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By Reporter The Village will start trial operations for the Olympics on January 23 and officially open on January 27. A series of all-factor tests were carried out at the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Village this weekend, with 2,415 participants involved in testing check-in, accommodation, catering and COVID-19 (PCR) tests. In the south of […]
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Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have declined to release a sound truck belonging to the National Unity Platform-NUP candidate Harriet Nakwede, for the Kayunga LC V chairperson by-elections. Police and the army intercepted the sound truck at around 8pm on Monday evening as the NUP team was returning from the campaigns. The truck is …
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By Stuart G-Khast What happens in Juba stays in Juba, they say, but news from the other side of the border still confirms that Ahumuza Brian alias Abryanz is still taking Africa by storm, his latest takeover being South Sudan, where he was the headliner of the Black Is Original Fashion Show. The first edition […]
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United Nations | Xinhua | United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday warned against criminal exploitation of COVID-19 recovery resources. In a video message to the ninth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (CoSP9) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the top UN official warned that countries investing in COVID-19 …
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Kinshasa, DRC | Xinhua | President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi promised on Monday to set a timeline for Ugandan troops’ presence in the northeastern DRC. Since November 30, armed forces of DRC and Uganda officially launched joint military operations in northeastern DRC against rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have raised the red flag over the upsurge of ambush attacks on security personnel, following the murder of four police officers in the last few months. According to police records, four policemen have been killed in six deadly ambush attacks, and two Local Defence Unit personnel are surviving with …
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Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over a dozen Uganda People's Defence Forces soldiers under the 71st Battalion in Okidi detach, Atiak sub county, Amuru district are homeless after a devastating fire razed down their huts. The fire reportedly began on Friday last week from a sugarcane plantation in Atiak sugar factory but escalated on Sunday …
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Nyon, Switzerland | THE INDEPENDENT | The Champions League draw has been declared void and will be entirely redone at 5pm today, UEFA has said. Controversy arose when Manchester United was included in Villarreal’s pot, instead of Athletico Madrid’s, and was then drawn to face PSG, “Following a technical problem with the software of an external service …
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By Reporter The National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) is awarding millions of shillings in cash to young people that are taking part in their Cybersecurity Quiz dubbed 'NITA-U Festive Quiz.' For two weeks now, individuals have won UGX 500,000 from participating and winning in the quiz with groups of at least 5 bagging […]
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By Reporter Francis Mashate did try to keep a low profile during his tenure as Deputy E.D Uganda Bureau of statistics. And yet according to rumors, such is the honed stealth of many corrupt government officials. And like the rest of them, his character was synonymous with unhinged philandering. The proverbial Slay queen vis a […]
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By Stuart G-Khast New and young singer Lucky Jo has set both feet in deep waters with his latest collaboration with Fik Fameica. Lucky Jo who is not even 2 years old in the industry has fast ignited his very promising singing career with 2 prominent collaborations already. First was with Spice Diana in MUKWANO […]
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The United States on Dec.02 imposed sanctions on the head of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), Maj. Gen. Abel Kandiho over alleged human rights abuses. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kandiho was hit with the sanctions over alleged human rights abuses, including for alleged torture and sexual abuse committed under his watch. He …
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By Reporter The maiden Janzi Awards were held yesterday at Kololo Independence Grounds. In attendance were the Nominees and a collective of stakeholders that conceptualized & executed this glamorous event. The Inaugural Janzi Awards 2021 seek to honour and celebrate artistic and creative excellence of Ugandans in the Creative and Arts Industry. The awards received […]
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How poor countries indulge in rituals of fighting corruption even when it is the glue that holds things together THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | December 09 was anti-corruption day. Elites in media, academia, "civil society" and government were grandstanding in self-righteous indignation, condemning the government for doing little or nothing about …
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Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mityana District is investigating circumstances under which one of their officers died near his home on Saturday morning. Patrick Nuwagaba, the Officer in Charge of Kakindu Police Station in Mityana District was found dead near his car that had been parked about 500 meters away from his …
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By Reporter Alex Kwesigabo also known as Flex D'paper has today dropped his most anticipated ablum titled Kampala Boy. The album that has 14 songs features artistes like Navio, Apass, Lagum the Rapper, Fick Fameika and Mozelo Kidz among others. When everyone thought Flex being a hiphop artiste, he shocked many when the album covered […]
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 4th Division Commander based in Gulu Gen. Bonny Bamwiseki has urged Uganda rebel groups hiding in the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC to return home. Speaking to journalists in Arua, Bamwiseki referring to the Homeland Liberation Front rebels who have been disturbing the people of Zombo and Nebbi said …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Richard Byarugaba, the Managing Director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) says the fund will have to set aside Sh1 trillion if the President assents to the NSSF (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Parliament passed the Bill last month. Among the key provisions in the bill is it allows individuals …
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By Our Reporter Contrary to rumours of disintegration going around in some sections of Social media, the marriage of Nadia Mbire to Yasser Matovu is still as blissful as ever, we have learned. Rumours have been flying around to the effect that the marriage has hit the rocks over unfaithfulness on the part of Yasser. […]
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Xinhua | Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to exchange roan antelopes and female black rhinoceros in a move aimed at boosting the reproduction of the two species. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said Friday at State House in the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam that Tanzania will offer …
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By Reporter Had the El Derbi been played last weekend, it would have been a game between the top two teams in the La Liga. But after this weekend, three places and 10 points separate the two teams from the Spanish capital. Real are topping the table with 39 points, while their city rivals Atlético […]
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arsenal ended a two-match losing run with a comfortable 3-0 win over Southampton at Emirates Stadium. Southampton had dominated the early stages but conceded first, when Alexandre Lacazette finished off a sweeping move that started from the back and involved Bukayo Saka. Martin Odegaard doubled the lead on 27 minutes …
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Mukakati, DR Congo | Xinhua | At the front-line against armed forces in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Major General Kayanja Muhanga of the Ugandan army (UPDF), has stated his determination to destroy “once and for all” the rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a nightmare for the African Great Lakes region. …
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By Our Reporter Airtel Uganda has rewarded the 1st batch of winners for Ugx 10 million and Ugx 2 million in the ongoing “Money after Money” promo. On Friday, the telco rewarded 10 customers with Ugx 10 million each for using Airtel money to transact. In the same spirit, 10 Airtel Money agents were also […]
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has warned judicial officers to desist from issuing exorbitant awards to litigants. According to the Chief Justice, he recently presided over a case where a lawyer was asked to pay five million shillings as instructions fees to represent a client in a small application. But …
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