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Encroacher destroy wetlands in Wakiso, leaders appeal

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 3 major wetlands in Wakiso district have been destroyed and turned into farms for cultivation. The wetlands around River Mayanja covering Kyengeza, Gobero, and Mende villages among other areas have been turned into gardens for cabbages, maize, and vegetables. Residents and their leaders …

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Ggaba National Seminary; icon of Catholic unity in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This weekend St Mary’s National Seminary Ggaba celebrated 50 years of existence sending joy and excitement across the country given the fact that it is a major symbol of a united Catholic Church in Uganda. Opened in 1970, Ggaba would have celebrated its golden jubilee …

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Explosion hits Türkiye’s Istanbul, leaving casualties: governor

Istanbul, Turkey | Xinhua | An explosion hit Türkiye’s largest city Istanbul on Sunday, causing casualties, says Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya. The explosion hit the busy pedestrian Istiklal avenue on the European side of the city at 4:20 p.m. local time (1320 GMT), said Yerlikaya on his Twitter account. “We have casualties …

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Three arrested over aggravated robbery

Isingiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Isingiro police are holding three suspects and hunting another for aggravated robbery. Those in custody are Joram Nkurunziza Kutesa, Bashir Bukenya, and Hassan Kakungulu Mulangira while the one on the run is Denis Twinamatsiko. The suspects are accused of robbing 37 million Shillings from the …

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Buwenge farmer succumbs to Ebola

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Samples from a patient who died on Friday at Buwenge Health Center IV in Jinja district have tested positive for Ebola. The 45-year-old, Dan Waiswa, a farmer and resident of Kayalwe B village, in the Buyengo town council was admitted at Buwenge Health Center IV …

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Kitgum market to be handed over end of month

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Kitgum Main Market is expected to be complete at the end of this month. Construction of the market under the second phase of the Markets and Agriculture Trade Improvement Project (MATIP 2) started in June 2019 and was scheduled for completion by …

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Landslides displace families in Mbale

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twelve families in Busano and Bungoko sub-counties in Mbale district are homeless following landslides that destroyed their homes, crops, and animals. Jonathan Wandeka Wambwa, the LC 3 Chairperson of Busano sub-county says that the landslide occurred on Saturday afternoon following heavy rains that pounded the …

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Tito Okello boosts Acholi Province camp

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi Province has received a boost from Ugandan-born South Sudan National Team striker, Tito Okello in their quest to retain the FUFA DRUM league title. Tito, who also plays as a forward for the Iranian Pakyan FC is part of the Acholi Province squad that …

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UPDF, Police recover 621 guns in Karamoja

Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 621 firearms have been recovered by the joint security forces since they launched the 3rd phase of the disarmament exercise in Karamoja sub-region. The 3rd phase of the disarmament exercise started on July 17th, 2021. Micheal Longole, the Karamoja Regional Police spokesperson, says …

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