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No bail for Molly Katanga

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The High Court in Kampala has declined to temporarily release Molly Katanga who was seeking to gain freedom as she faces charges of murdering her husband businessman Henry Katanga. Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata on Tuesday denied Molly bail on grounds that she has …

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Ugandans with expired National IDs eligible to get passports

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has revealed that Ugandans with expired National Identity Cards (IDs) shall still be eligible to acquire new passports. According to the Directorate, many people have been expressing worries about what will happen since most of the …

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Complaints force UBOS to extend deadline for census jobs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has extended the deadline for the display of shortlisted census enumerator and supervisor applications due to numerous complaints from applicants nationwide. The extension will last for an additional two days, with the new deadline set for April 12th, …

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TRADE MINISTRY: PS Ssali didn’t slap Legal Officer

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives has defended Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali in an altercation that reportedly happened between her and the ministry’s Legal Head, Sandra Karyn Anena last Friday. The Senior Human Resource, Victoria Nansikombi also dismissed allegations that the PS physically …

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COMMENT: Gaza needs truce rather than arms

COMMENT | Xinhua |  The Israel-Hamas conflict, which has created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, has lasted for half a year. Amidst this tragedy, the actions of the United States, Israel’s key ally, have sparked serious concerns and criticism among the international community. While Washington claims to …

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Mr EAZI connects African pop culture to gaming with launch of Choplife.ci in Ivory Coast

Choplife.ci marks a significant milestone in Mr Eazi’s journey within the iGaming industry, reflecting his dedication to African entertainment and digital innovation Abidjan, Ivory Coast | THE INDEPENDENT | The strategic investments and operational expertise Nigerian music sensation Mr Eazi i has accumulated over the past seven years, has led …

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Eid on Wednesday

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslims in Uganda will celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, after the crescent moon signifying the end of Ramadan was not sighted on Monday evening. The announcement came from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) following the moon …

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‘Shoot on-site criminals targeting solar street lights’

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security authorities have recommended shooting on-site criminals found vandalizing solar street lights installed along streets in Kabale municipality. Authorities revealed the recommendation on Friday during the commissioning of a shilling 1.99 billion solar street light project under Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) …

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