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Catholic church investigates Virgin Mary appearance claims

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Since last week, Catholic believers in Nalyamagonja-Manyangwa, Gayaza in Wakiso District, have flocked to a home where it’s claimed that the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, appeared during a rosary prayer gathering. Alex Kamoga, a resident of the area who claims to have been present …

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Engineer of Kiruddu Hospital remanded over theft of mattresses

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiruddu National Referral Hospital Biomedical Engineer, Darlington Tumukugize was on Friday remanded to Luzira prison on charges of theft of eight mattresses and other valuables. Tumukugize was on Friday evening arraigned before the Court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Patience Lorna Mukundane. He was …

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Suspected smugglers arrested with contraband cigarettes worth Shs.140 million

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four suspected smugglers have been arrested with contraband cigarettes in Wakiso. They were arrested on Friday in Ssenge Village, Wakiso District by Uganda Revenue Authority Enforcement-URA officers, following a tip-off by an informer. Ibrahim Bbosa, the URA Assistant Commissioner for Public and Cooperate Affairs, says …

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Mairungi farmers demand parliament records on new narcotics drugs bill

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso Miraa Growers and Dealers Association has petitioned the Clerk to Parliament demanding documents to help them file a constitutional petition challenging the passing of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Bill of 2023. On August 22nd, Parliament presided over by Deputy Speaker …

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Wakiso locals receive investment opportunities tips from UDB

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business and political leaders in Wakiso, together with   Uganda Development Bank (UDB), have identified the district’s investment potential and discussed sustainable projects that will drive economic growth. The leaders met at  a one-day investment conference held at Peniel Beach Hotel in Entebbe, under the theme “Harnessing …

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Panic as PPR disease hits goats in Wakiso

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is panic among farmers in Wakiso district following the outbreak of Peste pes petits Ruminants– PPR, a viral disease that has claimed hundreds of goats and left several others undergoing treatment. The disease is closely related to the rinderpest virus, according to Wakiso district veterinary officials. Dr. Andrew …

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