Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sarah Aguti Nyangkori has been officially endorsed as the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) candidate for the Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament By-Election. Nyangkori emerged unopposed during the District delegate’s conference held at St. Francis Xavier Vocational School in Dokolo, where Anna Okwir and …
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Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 70 year old Veronica Nekesa and her daughter Nasio Baseke, have been struck dead by lightning Monday night in Nakigo village, in Malongo sub county, in Mayuge district. The duo were struck dead while in a grass thatched house, which also caught fire after …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The continuous withdrawals by police officers are posing a significant threat to the existence of Exodus Savings and Credit Cooperation Organization (SACCO). Established in 2007 during the tenure of Gen Edward Kale Kayihura as Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Exodus SACCO aimed to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court has granted the Inspectorate of Government approval to prosecute Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono, the Minister of Karamoja Affairs, on accusations of mismanaging sh1.5 billion earmarked for peace-building activities. In a ruling delivered on Monday by Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has suspended proceedings in the case involving Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart Allan Ssewanyana, who are facing charges of terrorism. They are joined by Jackson Kanyike, John …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) has slapped four charges against popular TikToker 27-year-old Ibrahim Musana for abusing Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Buganda Kingdom, and the Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga. Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga explained that the suspect, a resident of Kauga, Mukono …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Letshego Uganda has announced the recipient of its renowned education bursary recipient for 2024 as Fortunate Atuhairwe. This initiative is part of Letshego’s ongoing commitment to improving lives and supporting education in the communities it serves. The company picked interest in Atuhairwe because …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Insurers involved in Oil & Gas projects under their umbrella body the Insurance Consortium for Oil and Gas Uganda (ICOGU) are optimistic more premiums will be underwritten soon given the lucrative nature of the Oil and Gas Sector. Speaking ahead of the Oil and …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kilak North Member of Parliament Anthony Akol has challenged the election of the new chairperson and executive members of the Acholi Parliamentary Group (APG), describing the process as illegal. Akol, who has been the APG chairperson, since July 2021, says that the new team …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agricultural and soil experts have expressed concern over Uganda’s low fertilizer uptake, Uganda’s soil fertility and nutritional value are reported to be gradually depreciating over the years, and according to the experts, this trend explains the shift in food-sourcing regions within the country, and eventually, …
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