Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of Faridah Nagayi, alias Miriam, for the murder of her Finnish boyfriend, Tuomas Juha Petteri Terasvouri, at the Pearl of Africa Hotel in Kampala but reduced her sentence from 30 years to 27 years, three months, …
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The UMEME buyout isn’t just a transaction. It’s a test. Of vision. Of sovereignty. Of whether we believe in our people enough to let them own the infrastructure they depend on. COMMENT | APOLLO BUREGYEYA | The government wants to re-acquire UMEME. Price tag: UGX 700 billion. Financing plan? A …
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The beloved Virika Cathedral—an architectural and historical landmark that had stood for nearly six decades—collapsed, reducing to rubble a sacred space where thousands had gathered in prayer over the years. Kampala, Uganda | CHRISTOPHER KISEKKA & WILSON AKIIKI KAIJA – URN | Fifty-nine years ago on March 20, a powerful …
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Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & ISMAEL KIYONGA | So many stories are told of what happens when sportspersons retire from their childhood passion; very little is actually done to change the story and bring back a smile to legends who gave their all to bring joy to their country. Instead, …
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Kampala, Uganda | ISMAEL KIYONGA – Kawowo Sports | The second edition of the Legends Marathon scheduled for April 13 has received endorsement from some of the biggest names in Uganda sports. On Thursday as it was launched, legends that included among others Mujib Kasule, former KCCA captain, Ganzi …
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Financial literacy and business growth: Key Lessons from Equity Bank’s ‘Abakyala ku Ntiiko’ Iganga Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant step to empower women entrepreneurs in Eastern Uganda, Equity Bank last week engaged with hundreds of small-scale and micro-business owners in Busoga subregion. “Equity bank’s support has …
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KOBOKO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Koboko district and the Anglican Church have appealed to President Museveni to fulfil a pledge of 1.1 billion Shillings, which he made towards the roofing of Nyangilia Church. In 2020 during his Presidential campaign tour in Koboko the President was tasked …
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HOIMA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, the company leading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline together with Malaika have partnered to provide dignity hampers to 1,000 schoolgirls in the districts of Hoima, Kikuube, Kakumiro, Mubende and Kyankwanzi as part of its …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The father of 23-year-old Martha Ahumuza, who collapsed at Mezo Noir bar in Kololo and later died at Kampala hospital has vowed to do everything with his means to know who killed his daughter. Seth Murari, the National Sports and Games Coordinator at Office of …
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KANUNGU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has cautioned people against sectarianism based on religion. While speaking at the installation of Dr Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Information and National Guidance, as the second Chancellor of Great Lake University in Kanungu district …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
