Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tempers flared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on Wednesday in a case in which Uganda Law Society-ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde is accused of insulting the modesty of a woman. The complaint filed by lawyers Joshua Byamazima and Tony Tumukunde arose from the alleged …
Read More »French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote
PARIS, France | Xinhua | The deputies of the French National Assembly voted on Wednesday evening in favor of a no-confidence vote, forcing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign and his government to collapse. A total of 331 deputies, mostly from left-wing parties alliance New Popular Front (NFP) and …
Read More »Karuma-Gulu water project to be complete by end of this year
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The multi-billion shillings Karuma-Gulu water project construction works kicked off in August 2022 with joint funding from the government of Uganda and Kfw and a loan from the World Bank. The project work involved the establishment of a water treatment plant at Nora village, the …
Read More »David Pulkol: Let East Africans interact freely
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Director General of the External Security Organization (ESO), David Bwangamoe Pulkol says countries in East Africa not to restrict their citizens from interacting socially and economically. Pulkol, the Executive Director of the Africa Leadership Institute, interaction among the citizens of the regional economic bloc can help …
Read More »Captain Thomas calls time on Uganda Airlines duty
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After four decades of flying various aircraft, from military jets to commercial airliners, Capt. Peter (Pete) Thomas has retired from his aviation career. He marked the end of his illustrious journey with Uganda Airlines Flight UR445, flying from Dubai to Entebbe as Pilot-in-Command. Capt. Thomas’ …
Read More »NWSC Kitgum branch grapples with shs700 million unpaid water bills
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kitgum Branch faces a significant challenge in recovering UGX 700 million in unpaid water bills accumulated over the past five years. Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at …
Read More »500 UPDF soldiers flagged off for transition mission in Somalia
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have flagged off over 500 soldiers for deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). ATMIS, which replaced the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in April 2022, is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize Somalia and assist …
Read More »Liverpool travels to Newcastle while Amorim faces big test away from Arsenal
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Premier League leader Liverpool looks to maintain its nine-point cushion at the top of the classification when Arne Slot’s side plays in Newcastle United’s St. James’ Park on Wednesday night. Liverpool travel boosted after a magical week that saw them beat Real Madrid in the …
Read More »Data-driven fight against malaria a lifeline for Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | As Uganda continues its relentless fight against malaria, the 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) is an important step toward achieving a malaria-free future. By collecting accurate and timely data, health officials aim to understand the prevalence of malaria better, identify high-risk areas, and refine prevention …
Read More »Namibia elects first female president in historic vote
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Namibia made history on Tuesday by electing the country’s first female president, 72-year-old Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah from the ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) party. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Namibia’s 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) …
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