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MOMBASA | Xinhua | Kenya’s main seaport, the Port of Mombasa, said Thursday that it handled 41.1 million tonnes of cargo in 2024, a 14.2 percent increase from 35.98 million tonnes in 2023. Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) William K. Ruto said the growth was buoyed by …

Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of the Church of Uganda Diocese of Kumi, the Rt. Rev. Michael Okwii Esakhan has outlined plans to revamp Kumi Diocese. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Bishop announced 24 new appointments, postings, transfers, and retirements of priests that were approved …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Koboko Woman Member of Parliament, Margaret Baba Diri is dead. The news of her passing was delivered on Thursday on the floor of Parliament by the Koboko County MP, James Boliba Baba. “Rt. Honourable Speaker, thank you for the privilege and Honorable …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued a fresh production warrant directing the Uganda Prisons Service to produce opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye for trial on charges of inciting violence. The order was issued on Thursday by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a heavy security presence at Rubaga Hospital, following the death of Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Kawempe North Member of Parliament. Security personnel have been deployed both inside and outside Rubaga Hospital to manage and regulate traffic flow. A large crowd of Muhammad Ssegirinya’s supporters, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lubaga Hospital has finally announced the passing of Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Kawempe North Member of parliament. In an official statement, the hospital says that Ssegirinya breathed his last at 12:10 pm. “Hon Ssegirinya has been under the dedicated care of our medical team at Lubaga …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rubaga Hospital has clarified the condition of Mohammed Ssegirinya, the Kawempe North Member of parliament, stating that he has not been declared dead. Sister Grace Nayondo, the Acting Director of the hospital, confirmed that Ssegirinya is brain-dead, with all his organs having shut down. However, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights activist Agather Atuhaire has been arrested. Atuhaire, the co-founder of Agora, an online digital public square dedicated to promoting human rights, public accountability and social justice, was arrested on Thursday along with other activists as they attempted to march to the Supreme …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three players from Uganda’s Under-17 national team, the Uganda Cubs, have been included in the Uganda Cranes’ provisional squad for the upcoming 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The players—James Bogerere, attacking midfielder Isima Magala, and defensive midfielder Brian Ijara—played a key role in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among and NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi have made clarifications on news circulating that Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya has died. “Doctors attending to him say his organs are failing, but his heart is still active. Members will be notified on any developments in …