Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has announced plans to relocate thousands of residents from seven villages in Kidera Sub-county, Buyende District, to pave the way for Uganda’s first nuclear power plant. The 30-square-kilometre facility is projected to generate 8,400 megawatts of electricity, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has summoned Wilson Omoding, Chairperson of the Police savings group known as Exodus Cooperatives and Credit Society Limited, along with Secretary Daniel Ogwok, to respond to charges of running a money lending business without a valid license. The summons, reviewed …
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Besigye to Appear Before Court Martial Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have announced that Dr. Kizza Besigye, the veteran opposition leader, will be arraigned before the General Court Martial this morning. “Go to Makindye Court Martial today at 11 am; you will find …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has called on the people of Teso to support government programs rather than fall victim to divisive tribalistic rhetoric. Addressing a gathering in the region, he underscored the importance of initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting development. “The National Resistance Movement …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has revealed that only the most vulnerable Ugandans will be vaccinated against Mpox. Currently, at least 20 districts have been affected by the pandemic with Kampala having the highest number of cases of 55 followed by Nakasongola, Yumbe, Maracha and Arua. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) have announced the reception of the highest number of entries from top corporate brands and agencies, for the 2024 edition. According to Shafique Ssemakula, the co-founder of Evolve Africa and the organizers of the UMEAS, this year’s edition registered the …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers under the Busoga Health Forum (BHF) have launched a comprehensive malaria eradication program valued at UGX 154 billion in the Busoga sub-region. This initiative aims to curb malaria through mass screening and treatment of malaria cases to suppress the parasite’s spread within …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The stage is set for the grand return of the Ikon Film and Television Awards. The 2025 edition promises to be bigger and better. Organised by the Ikon Inspire Foundation, Reach A Hand Uganda, and Sauti Plus Media Hub, the awards are the …
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Byanyima asks Gov to produce Besigye Kampala, Ugandaa | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Winnie Byanyima, wife of missing veteran Ugandan politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has accused Government of holding him in a Kampala military facility. “I request the govt of Uganda to release my husband Dr Kizza Besigye from …
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Byanyima asks Gov to produce Besigye Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The front page of Wednesday’s The Daily Monitor says it all — ” Besigye missing in Nairobi.” Dr. Kizza Besigye, veteran Ugandan politician and four-time presidential candidate is reported missing, but his wife Winnie Byanyima claims …
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