Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Silverbacks on Friday evening lost to hosts Egypt 96-77 in the Federation of International Basketball Associations Afrobasketball qualifiers on-going in the town of Alexandria. The silverbacks took a lead in the first quarter commanding 24-21 at the empty Al Ittihad City Arena, before …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has emphasized the need for rule of law and strict observance of human rights during the ongoing campaigns ahead of the 2021 general election. According to Mayiga, all candidates should be free to express their political views and …
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Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Independent Presidential candidate Willy Mayambala has promised to compensate National Resistance Army War veterans within six months. Luwero district was the epicentre of National Resistance Army-NRA war of 1981-1986. However, 34 years after the war, several veterans and residents are still demanding for compensation …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent Presidential Candidate, John Katumba on Friday launched his campaign trail in Busoga sub-region. Katumba started mobilizing his supporters through a radio talk show at around 11:00 am but midway the radio program, he moved out of the studios and jumped on a waiting motorcycle. …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lango Paramount Chief Yosam Odur Ebii has named a new cabinet. In July, Ebii dissolved his cabinet after attempts by some ministers to oust him. He later delegated Eng. James Robert Ajal, the Lango Prime Minister to run the affairs of Lango Cultural Foundation …
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Buenos Aires, Argentina | THE INDEPENDENT | Two of Diego Maradona’s five children used social media on Friday to bid an emotional farewell to their father, who died of a heart attack on Wednesday aged 60. “I was always very afraid of my death, but today I’m not anymore because …
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Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police has blocked the National Unity Platform Presidential candidate from holding rallies within major town councils in the Greater Luweero districts. According to Electoral Commission campaign programme, NUP Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu is expected to campaign in Nakasongola, Luwero and Nakaseke districts …
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Abim, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A witch doctor in Abim town council is in trouble after being found with campaign posters of various political contenders. Yahaya Kungu, who is believed to be from Budaka district was found with the campaign posters of key political leaders in his shrine in Angwee …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Social Security Fund- NSSF wants the laws governing its investments amended to allow the fund to lend money to local governments. This comes after the local government officials and a UN official called for the empowerment of local governments to negotiate their loans and …
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Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent Presidential Candidate Retired Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde has promised to clear arrears of UPDF army veterans and soldiers once elected President. Gen. Tumukunde made the promise to the residents of Maracha District on Thursday during a stopover at Maracha Town council on his campaign …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
