Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government will award national medals to 33 distinguished Ugandans during this year’s Liberation Day celebrations, the Minister of the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has announced. Speaking to journalists at the Government Media Centre on Friday, Babalanda said the medals will be awarded as …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as the polling date for the election of Directly Elected Members of Parliament in constituencies where voting was earlier suspended due to electoral irregularities. The affected areas include Kibanda North Constituency in Kiryandongo District, Ibanda …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mobile money companies have announced the full restoration of services following nearly a week of restricted access to cash. However, the disruption has raised several questions, including the reasons for the service interruptions during the election period and the regulatory framework governing mobile money. …
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Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three incumbent District Chairpersons in the Bunyoro sub-region have lost their seats following the district local government elections held on Thursday. The defeated incumbents are Fred Lukumu of Buliisa District, Edith Aliguma of Kiryandongo District, and Yosia Ndibwami of Kagadi District. In Buliisa District, …
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SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | A safari is not just a journey; it is a deeply emotional encounter with nature, a story woven through landscapes, wildlife, and culture. Among Africa’s most captivating wildlife experiences is the thrill of meeting the big cats: lions, leopards, and cheetahs. These apex predators …
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Bugweri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has clinched two district leadership positions after its candidates were declared substantive LCV chairpersons for Bugweri and Iganga districts. In Bugweri District, Hamidu Kimark emerged victorious after polling 18,188 votes. The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate, Ibrahim Ndhoga, came …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer, has been declared the new Kampala Lord Mayor after a decisive victory over eight contenders, including long-serving incumbent Erias Lukwago. Balimwezo was declared winner by the Kampala District Returning Officer, Jennifer Kyobutungi, shortly before …
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LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal defends its seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League when Manchester United visits the Emirates Stadium in the biggest game of the weekend. Michal Carrick’s side travels south with the morale boost of having beaten Manchester City in last Sunday’s derby, but …
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1xBet announces the official launch of 1xBalance.com, a global educational initiative designed to promote responsible betting and support healthier engagement with sports and digital entertainment across multiple markets. As interest in online sports entertainment continues to grow worldwide, 1xBalance provides players with clear guidance, practical tools, and educational content that …
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Great news for the weekend: you’ve got “Four of a kind”, which, in our case, means four exciting matches involving the strongest clubs of the English Premier League, La Liga and Serie A. The best sports betting site 1xBet has analyzed the key matches of the week in European football. …
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