Bishop Kisembo says that the Omukama has now come of age and needs a suitable helper to assist him in his duties. The Bishop was preaching on Monday during the Thanksgiving Service to celebrate Oyo’s 27th coronation anniversary, the Empango, at Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal. Bishop Kisembo also appealed …
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Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has launched a manhunt for ten suspects following their escape from custody at Bukwo Police Station. The suspects, who were locked up for various offenses including murder and rape broke out of their cells on Sunday night. Five police officers in Bukwo are meanwhile …
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🏅 Elite Mens: Jacob Kiplimo 00:59:33 🏅 Elite Womens: Hellen Obiri 01:07:05 🏅 Elite Mens Wheelchair: David Weir 00:42:59 🏅 Elite Womens Wheelchair: Eden Rainbow-Cooper 00:51:27 Newcastle, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Jacob Kiplimo continued cementing his place as the best long distance runner in the world, with another …
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Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One child has been confirmed dead and five others critically injured after a grenade exploded in Koboko municipality. The deceased has been identified as Jamal Aliga, 14. The injured are identified as Sharif Rogota 7, Mudashiri Raisi 10, Habib 10, Yusuf Lega 10, and Lucky Yasir …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Each of the victims of the recent mudslides in Kasese district has received a condolence contribution of five million Shillings from President Yoweri Museveni. At least 16 people were killed after heavy rain caused mudslides in Kisika, Rukoki sub-county on Wednesday. The landslides buried dozens of …
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President Yoweri Museveni gives radio sh200million boost Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo Broadcasting Network Limited radio (RockCity Radio) will go live this year. This assurance was given today after President Yoweri Museveni fulfilling a government sh200million pledge that was needed by the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution (TACI) to complete …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 34-year-old man has gone to the press, pleading for justice after being allegedly subjected to torture by his supervisors at China Railway No.3 Engineering Group (CR3), a company contracted to construct the road from Moroto to the Kenyan border of Lokitanyala. Martin Satya, a driver …
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Luuka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga North are investigating circumstances under which an unidentified middle-aged man lost his life and how his body ended up in Bukyamata wetland, Bulongo sub-county, Luuka district. The body of the man was first sighted this morning by rice farmers who noticed it sailing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cabinet has approved proposals for a new law that will give the Uganda Railways Corporation-URC more powers over its properties, as well as protection from private competition. The approved proposals have now been handed over to parliament for scrutiny by the relevant committees, according to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has been asked to address the growing level of vulnerabilities amongst Ugandans seeking greener pastures overseas. The call was made by religious leaders during a national prayer service held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala on Friday to show solidarity with victims and …
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