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Lango declares three days of mourning for Rtd Col Otoa

  Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lango Cultural Foundation (LCF) has announced three days of mourning for its former Prime Minister, Rtd. Col. Tony Otoa. Otoa passed away on Monday afternoon at his home in Boke, Lira City East Division. Rtd. Col. Otoa, who served as the Abwor clan …

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Family of murdered businessman Kibande demands justice

Luuka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of 65-year-old George Kibande, who was shot dead on Saturday, is demanding justice. Kibande, a prominent businessman and sugarcane farmer, was gunned down inside his home in Buyunze village, Bulongo sub-county, Luuka district. Henry Nampala, who operates one of Kibande’s mobile money …

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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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