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Over 800 student leaders begin patriotism training

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) at the Office of the President, Hellen Seku has cautioned young leaders against the dangers of drug abuse. Addressing over 800 student leaders from various universities and tertiary institutions, Seku emphasized prioritizing their well-being and …

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Bunyoro leaders want gov’t to tackle land evictions in 2025

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region have tasked the government to prioritize tackling the continuous land eviction and grabbing cases in 2025. According to the leaders, the government should come up with a robust land management system to avert speculators and grabbers from invading the …

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Maj Gen Nabasa hands over 3rd division office to Brig Gen Sserunkuma

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma has taken over the office as the third division commander of Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) replacing Maj Gen Don William Nabasa. His predecessor, Maj Gen Nabasa handed over the office to Sserunkuma on Thursday at division headquarters in Moroto district. …

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Greater Masaka Region swears in new Khadi

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Badru Wassajja Kiruuta has been named the new Greater Masaka Muslim Regional Kadhi. He replaces Sheikh Hamis Sulait Ssentongo, who resigned his responsibilities last month after serving for two years. Kiruuta’s appointment comes barely a year after he shifted his allegiance from the Uganda Muslim …

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Digital plates for private vehicles to be issued starting Monday

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Issuance of the digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles is set to commence on Monday. In November 2023, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) Project was launched and Digital number plates were rolled out starting with government vehicles. In November 2024, the …

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Ban on cattle grazing in Kalangala stirs controversy

Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest restrictions on grazing livestock in oil palm plantations have stirred a sharp controversy in Kalangala district between the security committee and pastoralists. They are accusing the district security committee of frustrating their alternative sources of livelihood by enforcing a total ban on …

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Uganda says construction of regional crude oil pipeline on course

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The construction of a 1,443-km crude oil pipeline between Uganda and neighboring Tanzania is on schedule, Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa said on Thursday. The civil works of the 3.55-billion-U.S.-dollar East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) between the oil wells in …

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