Having found that Horeb Services bore responsibility and the fact that Namutamba’s body couldn’t be repatriated, the judge awarded sh200 million in general damages and sh50 million in exemplary damages. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Boniface Wamala of the Civil Division has awarded the family of …
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Murchison Falls, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the heart of Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park, the sun had barely risen when over 18 teams of wildlife rangers, community scouts, and teams from supporting organizations from across Uganda gathered at the starting line. The air buzzed with anticipation as these …
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Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atiak Sugar Factory in Amuru District is seeking additional government financing to install water pipelines from the River Nile to support irrigation for sustainable sugarcane cultivation and sugar production. This request comes after the government’s injection of 108 billion shillings in a supplementary budget …
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Yowasi was arrested by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF on 26th June 2024 in Ibuga village, Kitswamba Sub County, Kasese district, following a tip off from a community member. Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrates Court in Kasese has sentenced a man to 9 years in …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Patrick Oboi Amuriat, the incumbent president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, have acknowledged that unity between them is essential for achieving impactful leadership in Uganda. The opposition political leaders made these comments during the last …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Global technology leader TECNO has unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement and underscores TECNO’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase on Friday featured the company’s latest …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The winners of the NCBA Golf Series qualifiers held at Entebbe Golf Club over the weekend will now advance to Nairobi for the grand finale, following an exciting weekend of fierce competition. Mark Muyobo, CEO of NCBA Bank Uganda, highlighted the event’s significance, …
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Onapito Ekomoloit’s shocking death: A painful wake up call for the urgent need for Uganda to holistically address the silent ‘epidemic’ of cancers COMMENT | DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA | On the 27th of September 2024, we woke up to the devastating news that our colleague, veteran journalist, former Member of Parliament, …
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Silalei Shani, former captain of Kenya’s national women’s basketball team, honors Dikembe Mutombo, the African-American Hall of Famer from the DRC. Mutombo, who passed away on September 30, at 58. Mutombo leaves behind a towering legacy both on the court and through his global humanitarian work. NEWS ANALYSIS |BIRD …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have concluded a strategic partnership aimed at deepening access to financial services and providing long-term financial security solutions to customers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both organizations’ commitment to enhancing financial inclusion and delivering …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
