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KCCA BOSSES: Journalists turned away from Kiteezi probe at CID headquarters

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists have been barred from accessing the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters ahead of the scheduled appearance of three former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials. The trio, Dorothy Kisaka, the former Executive Director, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello are expected to answer questions related …

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Defense lawyers allege witness coercion in Katanga murder trial

Naome Nyangweso in the spot light again, Judge Muwata to deliver ruling Thursday on contentious issues Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN |  The defense team representing Molly Katanga, has accused prosecution witness Naome Nyangweso of leading a group, including police detectives and state operatives, to visit prison and coerce one …

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Housing Finance Bank unveils women financing solution

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Housing Finance Bank has advanced its goal of empowering women with the launch of the ‘HFB Woman’, financing solution in partnership with the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL). This solution aims to support women entrepreneurs across Uganda by providing access to affordable loans …

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Thomas Tuchel confirmed as new England coach

LONDON | Xinhua | Former Chelsea, Paris Saint Germain and Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel has been confirmed as the new coach of the England team. Tuchel will take over the role on January 1st, 2025, meaning that Lee Carsley will continue in temporary charge for the UEFA Nations League …

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NIGERIA: 90 killed, 50 injured in gasoline tanker explosion

ABUJA | Xinhua |  At least 90 people were killed and 50 others sustained various degrees of injury after a gasoline tanker exploded in Nigeria’s northern state of Jigawa late Tuesday, police said on Wednesday. The victims were mostly people who had rushed to the scene to collect gasoline after …

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DEFENCE LAWYERS: Katanga was suicidal

  Court was adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday after day in which tensions flared  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of the high-profile Katanga murder case resumed today, with the prosecution’s ninth witness, Naome Nyangweso, being questioned about her relationship with the family of the late Katanga. Defense lawyers, led by …

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Kwoyelo asks for forgiveness

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni has asked for forgiveness from the community in the Acholi sub-region who have been affected by his atrocities committed while in captivity. The former child soldier turned rebel commander told the court on …

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