Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least some 2,076 people in Kitgum district are suffering from epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures. The figure compiled since 2012 to 2019 indicates the disease burden is high among rural communities of Labongo Amida and Labongo Akwang sub-counties. Barbra Rose …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Executive Committee of the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party will decide on who will contest for the positions of Speaker of Kampala Capital City Authority- KCCA on the party ticket. The KCCA Act which was amended in November introduces the positions of speakers …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has said that the locusts that have invaded different parts of the country are mature and not destructive. According to the State Minister for Animal Husbandry Bright Rwamirama, although Government is prepared to spray the locusts, the current locusts in the country could just …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Nigerian singer, real name Paul Okoye, famously known by his stage name “Rude boy” is in Kampala to perform on Valentine’s Day celebrations this Friday, Feb.14. The popular singer has been brought to Uganda by Comedy Store Director, Alex Muhangi. Speaking to …
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Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump faced fresh accusations of abuse of power Tuesday after appearing to pressure the Justice Department to seek a lighter prison sentence for his longtime political aide Roger Stone. Stone was convicted in November last year of lying to Congress, tampering with …
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Buhera, Zimbabwe | AFP | Just under a year ago, Alice Posha fled her home in the middle of the night and then watched as it was swept away by floods. The torrential rain came from Cyclone Idai, one of the worst storms ever to hit Africa and the fiercest on …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rita Adwe has defied all odds and stereotype against women to pursue a career in carpentry and joinery. The 39- year- old is the only woman in Soroti town involved in carpentry. Adwe opened her own workshop in 2003 and has since trained a number of …
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Bamako, Mali | AFP | Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has opened the door to talks with jihadists to defuse mounting violence in the West African country, in a break with long-held tradition. Despite the presence of foreign troops, Mali has been struggling to contain a jihadist revolt that broke out …
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Rome, Italy | AFP | Italian senators will decide Wednesday whether far-right leader Matteo Salvini should face trial on charges of illegally detaining migrants at sea last year, for which he could be jailed for 15 years. A court in Sicily has recommended that former interior minister Salvini stand trial for …
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Manchester, United States | AFP | Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire’s high-stakes Democratic primary on Tuesday, according to US network projections, leaving rivals including party stalwart Joe Biden in his wake as he staked his claim to challenge President Donald Trump in November. Sanders, the flag-bearer for the party’s progressive wing, …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
