KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Christian University (UCU) has unveiled new graduation gowns to replace the traditional black gowns ahead of the second edition of its 25th graduation, scheduled for Friday this week. During the unveiling ceremony, Rev. Dr. Assoc. Prof. John Kitayimbwa, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics, announced …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omukama (King) of Bunyoro Kitara, Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Agutamba Iguru I, has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for a deteriorating health condition. The King was airlifted last Thursday in a military helicopter to Kampala, where he received care at Ruby …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | 11 people have been confirmed dead and scores injured after fuel tank caught fire at Kigoogwa Town along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The accident occured at around 3:00 pm in Kigoogwa Town when a fuel tank registration number UAM 292Q, from Kampala heading Gulu overturned and …
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Matugga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scores of people are feared dead and others injured after fuel tank overturned and caught fire at Kigoogwa town along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The incident has caused heavy traffic jam between Matugga town and Kakerenge town along Kampala-Gulu highway According to Patrick Onyango, the …
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UEDCL promised that there would be no service interruptions even on the day of the takeover, adding that only a notification on how to check for and make a token top-up will be sent to all customers that night. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd …
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Despite Charge Sheet Evidence, NRM Denies Employing Suspect Who Slapped Police Officer Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has denied employing Mercy Timbitwire Bashisha, who was remanded to Luzira Prison on charges related to a viral video showing her slapping a traffic police officer …
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Equity Bank and Confederation of Indian Industries launch the India-Uganda trade mission to boost bilateral trade and investment opportunities 🟥DAY 1⃣ 🇺🇬🇮🇳 ✳️ Kampala Serena Hotel • The India-Uganda Trade Mission is a pivotal step in enhancing bilateral trade and investment opportunities between Uganda and India. • Key sectors such …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the Urban Authorities’ Association of Uganda (UAAU) have called on the government to address the critical staffing shortages in local governments, which they claim are hindering service delivery. This appeal was made during UAAU’s 55th annual general assembly held in Kasese Municipality. Dr. …
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Defense pins prosecutor on prison visit SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others 17/Oct/2024 via @TonyNatif **** Proceedings 11:20 am: Judge enters. All stand. Samali Wakholi, for the prosecution stands up and surveys court. Representation is the same, save for Jonathan Muwaganya who …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers in the West Nile region have expressed concerns over the lack of ophthalmologists and inadequate staffing at most health facilities, which is severely affecting service delivery, particularly eye care. Despite the region being identified by the Ministry of Health as having the highest …
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