Kyagulanyi says Muhoozi’s tweets discredit Uganda KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, the President of the opposition political party; the National Unity Platform-NUP has declared that he will challenge President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni or anybody his party presents for the 2026 presidential elections. Speaking …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, a leading 4G telecommunications network held its annual Partners Breakfast Meeting at its Bugolobi offices bringing together over 13 major network partners to reaffirm their shared commitment to delivering exceptional telecommunication services during the festive season and beyond. The event showcased …
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LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is focused on helping his team win the Premier League title, but admits he is still “far away” from signing a new contract. The Egyptian scored his 20th goal of the season and helped set up Cody Gakpo for …
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PARIS, FRANCE | Xinhua | The year 2024 marks a milestone for the Olympic Movement, as the Summer Olympics return to Paris after a century. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) advanced significant reforms, ranging from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to the future of esports and diversified event formats. …
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SEOUL, South Korea | Xinhua | All the 179 people aboard a passenger jet that crashed while landing at an airport in southwest South Korea were confirmed dead except only two rescued, multiple media outlets said Sunday, citing the fire authorities. It was reported at about 9:03 a.m. local time …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu district plans to allocate 7.5 billion shillings to rehabilitate and upgrade six abandoned piped water schemes originally set up to serve Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency. These piped water schemes, located in Paicho, Coope, Cwero, Labworomor, and …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dorothy Chegem was a pupil at Acegeretolim Primary School, located in what is now Nabilatuk District when her grandfather and uncles arranged for her to marry a man old enough to be her father. At just 12 years old, Chegem narrowly escaped this fate thanks …
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Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 991 plantation plots at the Tochi Irrigation Scheme in Oyam District remain unused, despite the government’s efforts to promote rice production in the area. In 2020, the government, through the Ministry of Water and Environment, commissioned the 45 billion shilling irrigation scheme along …
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WHO links mystery illness in DR Congo to malaria and viral respiratory infections Kinsasha, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the disease affecting hundreds and killing dozens in neighboring DR Congo is a combination of malaria and viral respiratory infections. This mystery illness, …
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Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 500 residents of Lorengedwat Sub County in Nabilatuk district are homeless after a wildfire burned down three villages, destroying property worth millions. The fire broke out at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, completely razing Naweet, Modern, and Lonangat villages. Local leaders report that while no lives …
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