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SADC forces start withdrawing from North Kivu

Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces, who were defeated by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in Goma City in DRC and neighbouring areas, have started withdrawing from North Kivu. Following the fall of Goma city in January 2025, SADC troops remained stationed in …

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Ambassador Ayebare joins Uganda’s cabinet

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Adonia Ayebare as an ex officio member of the Cabinet. He was sworn in yesterday by the Vice President Jessica Alupo. “Thank you, your excellency for the trust in me over the years …

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Absa Bank leads Uganda bancassurance market with Sh39.2b total premiums

Absa Bank’s double-digit growth rate of 13% and 17.46% market share was attributed to its robust product offering, a very experienced team of people, robust marketing strategies, and personalized customer service. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bancassurance has continued to revolutionize Uganda’s insurance sector, with the Insurance Regulatory Authority …

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Govt sets aside sh150Bn for cattle compensation

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has allocated sh150 billion to compensate war debt claimants in the Acholi, Lango, and Teso sub-regions for cattle lost during past insurgencies. Each sub-region is expected to receive sh50 billion. Dr. Kenneth Omona, the State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, revealed the development …

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LC1 chairmen get training on court case handling, gender management

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 1,000 Local Council One (LCI) chairpersons and their executive committee members from 200 villages across Gulu City and District are undergoing intensive training on court case management and gender issues. The training, implemented by the International Justice Mission (IJM) in partnership with the Ministry …

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PS directs public servants eyeing MP elections to resign before June 13th

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government has advised public servants aspiring to join elective positions to observe resignation and retirement timelines ahead of nominations. According to the Electoral Commission road map, the nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections will take between …

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