Tobacco farming in Uganda has resulted in the loss of trees key to the diets of chimpanzees and baboons, increasing human-primate interactions — and the risk for disease spillover Masindi, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | Less than half a kilometer from Aliyo Sarile’s tobacco farm, the wild …
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Defects have been flagged at the 183MW Isimba Hydropower Plant, but contractor is reluctant to fix them COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | For many hydroelectricity producers around the world, rainfall is a welcome blessing that ensures a steady power supply. But for Harrison Mutikanga, the CEO of the Uganda Electricity …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan ASP Luke Owoyesigyire has confirmed that a single fatal crash, on 03/05/2025 at 1:54am on the Entebbe expressway claimed the life of Rajiv Ruparelia (35), son of business tycoon Dr Sudhir Ruparelia. Owoyesigyire stated that a white Nissan GTR (UAT 638L) crashed, …
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ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | The upcoming Conclave for the election of the new Pope will draw Cardinals from 71 countries across all five continents, the Vatican has announced. On Monday, the Cardinals gathered in Rome agreed that the Conclave would begin on May 7, 2025, following the death of …
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Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces, who were defeated by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in Goma City in DRC and neighbouring areas, have started withdrawing from North Kivu. Following the fall of Goma city in January 2025, SADC troops remained stationed in …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Adonia Ayebare as an ex officio member of the Cabinet. He was sworn in yesterday by the Vice President Jessica Alupo. “Thank you, your excellency for the trust in me over the years …
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Why his papacy mattered for the continent – and for the world’s poor and marginalised COVER STORY | STAN CHUN IIO | The death of Pope Francis at his residence on April 21 marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of 1.3 billion …
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Top 10, London Marathon 1 SAWE, Sabastian 
02:02:27 2 KIPLIMO, Jacob 
02:03:37 3 MUNYAO, Mutiso 02:04:20 4 NAGEEYE, Abdi 
02:04:20 5 TOLA, Tamirat 
02:04:42 6 KIPCHOGE, Eliud 02:05:25 7 KIPKOECH, Hillary 02:06:05 8 PETROS, Amanal (GER) 02:06:30 9 MAHAMED, Mahamed (GBR) 02:08:52 10 …
Tororo city ( Neutral city retains name Tororo) Mukuju district (Formed from Tororo Counties North & South – former East Budama) Mulanda district West Budama North & North East to form new district, name pending Nagongera to be elevated to a municipality Entebbe, Uganda | THE …
Tunis, Tunisia | THE INDEPENDENT & GOLFRSA.COM | Uganda’s boys and girls teams are set for action in the 2025 All Africa Junior Team Championship that starts Thursday in Tunis. Uganda’s boys team has Anthony Otukei, Peter Mayende, Shaka Kariisa and John Paul Rugumambaju for boys, while girls side features Rachael Laura Natukunda, …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
