Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After four decades of flying various aircraft, from military jets to commercial airliners, Capt. Peter (Pete) Thomas has retired from his aviation career. He marked the end of his illustrious journey with Uganda Airlines Flight UR445, flying from Dubai to Entebbe as Pilot-in-Command. Capt. Thomas’ …
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KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kitgum Branch faces a significant challenge in recovering UGX 700 million in unpaid water bills accumulated over the past five years. Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at …
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Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have flagged off over 500 soldiers for deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). ATMIS, which replaced the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in April 2022, is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize Somalia and assist …
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LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Premier League leader Liverpool looks to maintain its nine-point cushion at the top of the classification when Arne Slot’s side plays in Newcastle United’s St. James’ Park on Wednesday night. Liverpool travel boosted after a magical week that saw them beat Real Madrid in the …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | As Uganda continues its relentless fight against malaria, the 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) is an important step toward achieving a malaria-free future. By collecting accurate and timely data, health officials aim to understand the prevalence of malaria better, identify high-risk areas, and refine prevention …
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WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Namibia made history on Tuesday by electing the country’s first female president, 72-year-old Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah from the ruling South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) party. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Namibia’s 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda said on Tuesday that it registered another three mpox deaths, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed fatalities to four in the East African country. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda’s Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the phone that two deaths were recorded …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society-ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde has filed an application before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court seeking the dismissal of charges of insulting the modesty of a woman levied against him by two lawyers Joshua Byamazima and Tony Tumukunde. On November, 22nd 2024, …
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Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of West Buganda, Henry Katumba Tamale, has criticized Christians in the region for their renewed demand to split the diocese. The idea of creating a separate diocese for the districts of Sembabale, Lyantonde, and Rakai, which began in 2016, has resurfaced despite being …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Glovo has taken a significant step in shaping the future of retail in East Africa. The company recently hosted the region’s first and largest retail media event in Nairobi, bringing together over 60 industry leaders, top brands, banks, and agencies. The event provided a platform …
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