Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Dr. Albrecht Conze is Germany鈥檚 new Ambassador to Uganda. He talked to The Independent鈥檚 Ronald Musoke about his first impressions and more. What have been some of your impressions of Uganda since you arrived in the country? I am amazed by the stability in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |聽The Uganda army and Police have briefed the media on ongoing security operations that have culminated with recent arrests of leaders of the notorious Kifeesi criminal group, and that of the Boda Boda 2010 militia. The army’s deputy spokesperson Lt Col Deo Akiiki and Police …
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Tourism cannot aid economy unless some things are done right Kampala,Uganda | SUSANNE BECKEN | Would it not be great if something as simple and pleasurable as international travel could help end something as grinding and enduring as poverty? After all, the industry is booming, globally growing at least 4% …
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Police, army steps in as Boda Boda 2010 offices burnt Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |聽 Riot police and the army have rushed to Nateete, Bukesa and Makindye on the outskirts of Kampala after a rival section of the Boda Boda 2010 motorcyle riders group set their offices and property …
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Toroma, Katakwi | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has contributed Sh20 million to the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) of women in Toroma County, Katakwi district of Teso Sub-Region. The President鈥檚 donation was made during the victory thanksgiving ceremony for the Katakwi district NRM woman Member of …
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Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | At least five people were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, the UN said, as the authorities cracked down on a banned protest against President Joseph Kabila. Witnesses said security forces fired live rounds and tear gas in Kinshasa to disperse …
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1路 Joshua Cheptegei聽?? 2路 Jacob Kiplimo ?? 3路 Selemon Barega ?? 4路 Abadi Hadis ?? 5路 Emmanuel Giniki ?? 6路 Ilias聽TEMSAMANI聽?? 7路 Joel Ayeko ?? 8路 Aweke Ayalew ?? 9路 Adel Mechaal ?? 10路 Antoni Abadia ?? Seville, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT |聽 Long distance ace Joshua Cheptegei led the …
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Dramatic week ends with CMI targeting Kitata group Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Just five days after leaders of another group suspected to be involved in crime in Kampala – Kifeesi – was raided, and released, focus has turned to the notorious Boda Boda 2010. Operatives of the聽Chieftaincy …
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THIS WEEK: Muntu starts consultations amidst Nandala鈥檚 new notice on mobilization activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |聽Former Party president Gen. Mugisha Muntu started off his consultations with Hoima district on Jan.15 days after the opposition Forum for Democratic Party Secretary General Nandala Mafabi wrote a notice requiring members to …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Buganda Road Court has given the state handling the offensive communication case against eight Red Pepper Publication journalists a month to complete investigations on the seized electronics and accessories of the Red Pepper. This follows an exparte application granted by Chief Magistrate James Eremye …
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