JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Jinja District have tasked the police to heighten measures to curb insecurity caused by gangs. Several youths between the ages of 18-25 have been implicated in Butagaya sub-county, in Jinja district, for attacking and robbing residents. Residents who have fallen victim to …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco, has called on the faithful and the Church to actively promote peace in a world plagued by conflicts and war. The Papal Nuncio drew inspiration from the late Pope Francis’ teachings, emphasising that peace is essential …
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ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | The coffin of Pope Francis has been sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners paid their respects. Public viewing of Pope Francis’s body ended on Friday. The ceremony, led by Cardinal-Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, began with the reading of a …
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OPINION | Isaac Tegule | The global automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by digital transformation and evolving consumer expectations. Virtual showrooms have emerged as some of the most ground-breaking innovations, redefining how individuals and businesses explore and purchase vehicles. In an era where convenience, efficiency, and immersive experiences …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has ruled that the demolition of St. Peter’s Church in Ndeeba was illegal, overturning previous execution orders that had authorized the eviction of the church by Spear Link Auctioneers and Bailiffs. In a unanimous decision, a panel of three justices—Irene …
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LONDON, UK | Xinhua | There is a hybrid weekend of cup and league football in England ahead of us that will decide the two FA Cup finalists for the season, and which will probably see Liverpool confirmed as this season’s Premier League champion. The FA Cup sees an in-form …
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Mogadishu, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Al-Shabaab terrorists have recaptured some areas previously secured by Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and other foreign forces in the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions, in Somalia. Al-Shabaab has recently launched lethal operations mostly in areas where forces under the African Union Mission in …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and the Netherlands have been elected co-chairs of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, a group of 98 member countries. This came at the ongoing 2025 Spring meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank has partnered with Motorcare Uganda, the franchise dealer for Nissan vehicles, to launch an exclusive asset financing program for customers over the next three months, dubbed “DRIVE YOUR DREAM TODAY”. The initiative is designed to enable both individuals and businesses to own …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has pledged Shs100 million to support professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo, Uganda’s sole representative on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour. The sponsorship is part of the “Friends of Mayo” campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging Ugandans to rally behind Rugumayo as he competes on …
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