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Kadaga seeks collaboration between parliament and US congress

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has asked the new American Ambassador to Uganda Natalie Brown to help forge cooperation between Parliament of Uganda and the United States -US Congress. Kadaga notes that the collaboration is strong at the government level but there is no …

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Police warns against processions as Kyagulanyi heads to Manafwa, Bududa

Mbale, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Police in Elgon Region have warned residents of Manafwa and Bududa against staging any procession during the visit of the National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulangi Sentamu.   Kyagulanyi is expected to campaign in Kibuku and Budaka districts before heading to Manafwa and Bududa districts …

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Giroud nets four as Chelsea romp home in Sevilla

Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT |   Veteran striker Olivier Giroud scored all four goals as Chelsea won 4-0 away to Sevilla on Wednesday night to assure they will finish top of UEFA Champions League Group E. Both sides went into the match in Sevilla’s Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium already assured of …

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La Liga preview, 4-7 December 2020

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv  can look forward to Round 12 action from the 2020-21 La Liga season, with matches scheduled for 4-7 December 2020. SuperSport is your #HomeOfFootball and the ultimate destination for lovers of ‘The Beautiful Game’. The top game from Spain’s …

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Isingiro district headquarter’s closed after staff test positive for COVID-19

Isingiro, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Isingiro District headquarters have temporarily been closed after twelve staff tested positive for COVID-19. Herbert Muhangi, the Isingiro Resident District Commissioner who also chairs the District COVID-19 taskforce, says they decided to close the offices to stop further spread of the virus and ensure proper …

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Amuriat canvasses for votes past campaigning time in Rwampara district

Rwampara, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Patrick Amuriat Oboi, the Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate on Tuesday campaigned past the stipulated time in Rwampara district. Amuriat who started his campaign trail in Ankole region in Ntungamo district arrived 2 minutes past 7 pm and was allowed only five minutes by …

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Nancy Kalembe asks voters to desist from attacking security personnel

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Independent Presidential Candidate, Nancy Kalembe Linda has asked voters in Gulu to pardon actions of security personnel and desist from attacking them. Nakalembe said that the hatred against police and the army is misplaced, unnecessary and uncalled for, pointing out that the uniformed men are …

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Uganda Hippos to battle Tanzania in U20 CECAFA ffinals

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Under 20 team, the Hippos will on Wednesday play Tanzania in the CECAFA U-20 finals at the Black Rhino Academy Stadium Karatu in Tanzania.  This is after Uganda defeated Kenya 3-1 win in the first of the semi-final. The win against Kenya not only …

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Four killed as vehicle rams into motorcyclists in Gulu city

Gulu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Four people were killed on Tuesday evening when a vehicle rammed into a group of motorcyclists at Layibi trading Centre along the Gulu-Kampala Highway. According to preliminary information, the vehicle was being driven by a car washer only identified as Obama who picked it from …

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Presidential candidate Katumba blocked from holding rally in Kyenjojo

Kyenjojo, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Police on Tuesday blocked independent presidential candidate, John Katumba, from holding a rally in Kyenjojo district. According to the Electoral Commission campaign program, Katumba was supposed to start campaigning in Tooro Sub-region by holding rallies in Kyenjojo and Kyegegwa districts. However, when he entered Kyenjojo …

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