Why it does not reduce violence, but rather fuels it Kampala, Uganda | JAN RYDZAK | In the wake of a series of coordinated attacks that claimed more than 250 lives on April 21, the government of Sri Lanka shut off its residents’ access to social media and online messaging systems, …
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Four years later, her corruption-proof strategy takes shape amidst huge expectations and challenges Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | In 2015 when President Yoweri Museveni appointed Allen Kagina to head the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), the body had sunk deep into jaw dropping corruption. Exposure and investigations into the …
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With Ochola, Sabiiti in charge, it also means more trouble Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | On May 04 President Yoweri Museveni released a public statement detailing his views on the recent spate of violent run-ins between police and leaders of some opposition groups. “If you want to hold a …
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What should deal be between the old and new opposition leadership? Kampala, Uganda | GAAKI KIGAMBO | The manner in which the Police attacked and arrested popular musician cum politician Bobi Wine (real names Kyagulanyi Robert Sentamu) on April 22 was the same as when in 2011 they arrested Dr …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City retained the Premier League title in style on Sunday, holding their nerve to come from behind and thrash Brighton to hold off a charging Liverpool after a nail-biting campaign. Pep Guardiola’s team won 4-1 at Brighton to finish with 98 points …
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Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has launched phase four of the National Backbone Infrastructure Connectivity project for West Nile. The ceremony took place today at St. Charles Lwanga Senior Secondary School grounds in Koboko District. The government of Uganda through the National Information Technology, Uganda (NITA-U), …
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ANC wins election, to lead S.Africa govt with diminished majority Pretoria, South Africa | AFP | South Africa’s ruling ANC was Saturday declared winner of general elections, handing it a sixth straight term in the post-apartheid era on what was nevertheless its worst electoral showing. The African National Congress (ANC) …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Monetary Fund has hailed Uganda for achieving the Millennium Development Goal on halving poverty ahead of schedule but warned that the country must create over 600,000 jobs per year to keep up with its growing population. In its latest report after recent consultations …
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The impasse lies in the hands of two leaders –President Museveni and Paul Kagame. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Ugandan traders are slowly turning to other markets in the region to sell their goods as the border standoff between Kigali and Kampala continues into the third month with …
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Lucas hat-trick takes Tottenham to Champions League final and breaks Ajax hearts Amsterdam, Netherlands | AFP | Lucas Moura’s last-gasp strike took Tottenham Hotspur to the Champions League final for the first time in their history on Wednesday, completing his hat-trick and sealing an incredible 3-2 win over Ajax to leave …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
