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We are ready to end hostilities with Kooki-Katikkiro

Kampala, Uganda | INDEPENDENT | Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom says they are open to finding a lasting solution to their differences with Kooki Chiefdom. There has been a bad relationship between Mengo and Kooki Chiefdom for over a decade. Mengo insists that Kooki is one of …

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Police Air wing to begin chartering services

Kampala, Uganda | INDEPENDENT | The Police leadership has given the Police Air Wing green light to provide charter services as part of the non-tax revenue contribution to the force. The resolution stems from a proposal by the Undersecretary to the Police Policy and Advisory Committee to start charter services …

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ARTS: Afrika’sidentity of pride

Matt Kayemwants Africans to flaunt global domination in art, fashion, music Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Ugandan multi-talented artist Matt Kayem is never shy to court controversy with his subjects, technique, and medium; be it painting, ceramics, photography, graffiti or sculpture. So his followers expected nothing less from his …

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Uganda to host first coffee, tourism symposium

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In a bid to showcase opportunities, come December 6, Uganda will host the first Coffee and Tourism Symposium and Exposition at Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala. It is being organised by Coffee Tourism Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) under the Ministry of …

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Cement prices plunge

New study shows the industry is expected to register growth in the next five years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Buyers of cement have a reason to smile as cement prices fall citing oversupply. A 50kg bag of cement is now trading at Shs 28,000 compared with Shs 38,000 …

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Boat accident: MV Kalangala on spotlight

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MV Kalangala, the marine vessel plying Nakiwogo in Entebbe to Lutoboka landing site in Kalangala island has triggered complaints in the recent months ranging from inefficiency, overloading and engine defaults from travelers. Last week, Ministry of Works and Transport issued new guidelines to Nation Oil …

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CAA rejects proposal to relocate vendors to airfield

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Aviation Authority-CAA has rejected proposals by Kitgum Municipal Council to relocate vendors from the central market to the aerodrome to pave way for the redevelopment of the market. The proposed reconstruction of the market will be financed by the African Development Bank (ADB) …

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