NUP’s Joel Ssenyonyi is a father

National Unity Platform spokesperson, Joel Ssenyonyi is now a father after his wife Fabrice Nagawa gave birth to a healthy baby girl early Wednesday. "Welcome to the world my baby girl Gianna (Gianna means God is gracious). Indeed Katonda yabadde mweno ensonga," the Nakawa West constituency legislator tweeted. The couple got married June 27, 2020 […]

Agriculture one of sectors hardest hit by climate disasters in LatAm, Caribbean, FAO warns

Santiago, Chile | Xinhua | Agriculture is one of the sectors hardest hit by climate-related disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Wednesday, which marked International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. “Anticipatory, short-term action must be based on longer-term resilience-building efforts to speed up progress …

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China cautions US on irresponsible remarks on Taiwan

Beijing, China | Xinhua | China on Thursday opposed U.S. accusations of destabilizing the Taiwan region with intense military activities, urging the U.S. to stop making irresponsible remarks on Taiwan issues. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a press briefing. He commented on Pentagon spokesman John Kirby’s remarks that criticized China …

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Masaka judges refrain from Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana bail applications

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two judges attached to the High Court in Masaka have refrained from hearing bail applications filed by Members of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya. The two legislators were arrested and detained on charges of murder, attempted murder, and aiding and abetting terrorism, stemming from their alleged involvement in the …

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Police truck knocks woman dead along Northern bypass

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A police truck has knocked dead a woman at Kalerwe along the Northern bypass in Kawempe division. The deceased is 24-year-old Penelope Kyomuhendo. According to eyewitnesses, the police truck that was speeding towards Kalerwe knocked Kyomuhendo at around 7:20 am and sped off. Wamadi Okanya, one of the eyewitnesses says …

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Spice Diana teams up with Tanzania’s Zuchu on song

Singer Spice Diana has teamed up with trending Tanzanian artist Zuchu on a new song dubbed ‘Upendo’. In ‘Upendo’ (loosely translated from Swahili to mean ‘Love’), the two share their experiences being in love. Spice Diana nails Swahili as she describes how it feels to be in love, while Zuchu brings her melodious voice towards […]

3 killed in Mbarara road accident

Three people died on the spot following an accident at Rwemiyenje Rugando trading centre along the Mbarara-Rwampara road. 

The accident which occurred today Thursday morning involved a bus registration number, UAQ 079W belonging to Bismarkan Coaches, a Carina saloon car registration number, UAV 977P, and a motorcycle registration number, UEP 535K.  

Emmanuel Rukiiri, an eye witness says that the accident occurred when the driver of the Carina tried to turn on his right and was hit together with the motorcycle by the speeding bus. He explained that after hitting the vehicle, the bus swerved off the road injuring several passengers on board. 

Stephen Kamar, the Rwampara district police commander confirmed the death of three people. William Bagarukaho, a resident of Rwemiyenje village says that his elder brother George Kangwamu and his wife were travelling home in the Carina from Kyegegwa district for a family meeting.

Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi region police spokesperson, says that the injured accident victims and bodies of the dead have been transferred to Mbarara regional referral hospital for treatment and post-mortem respectively.

Gov’t loses Shs1.6tn in untaxed Illicit alcohol – Report

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association has launched an industry report that sheds light on the trade and consumption of Illicit alcohol in Uganda. Among other revelations, the report found that the government of Uganda loses approx.1.6 trillion in unrealized taxes due to evasion of tax by the illicit trade as …

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Pedri signs new five-year contract with FC Barcelona

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | FC Barcelona on Thursday confirmed that the club’s teenage star Pedri has agreed a contract extension until the end of June 2026, with a release clause of one billion euros. The club published the news on its official website, informing that the player will sign the new deal on Friday. Pedri …

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