Salva Kiir hails Museveni, as Pope’s Pilgrimage of Peace ends. Pope says “Be the light that shines in the darkness” Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | President Salva Kiir has expressed deep gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni who he described as “an elder brother who has never let him …
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Justice Minister Norbert Mao, on his part said, 2031 should be the start of a new Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice President Major Jessica Alupo, Internal Affairs Minister Maj Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, and Defence Minister, Vincent Sempijja, were among the leaders who signed an endorsement for President …
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New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government has taken the fight about the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP to the United Nations following last week’s resolution by the European Union-EU parliament. Vice President Jessica Alupo who represented President Museveni at the UN General Assembly …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Vice-Chairperson, Eastern Region, Capt. Mike Mukula has blamed the Vice President, Rtd. Major Jesca Alupo for ignoring the main NRM campaign taskforce during the Soroti East by-election and chose to work in isolation. Mukula faulted Alupo for avoiding …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders from Busoga sub region have challenged the Vice President Jessica Alupo to spearhead efforts of rallying cabinet members to endorse the increase of the sub region’s economic empowerment. The leaders said they want an increase from the current approved 4 billion Shillings, to …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo has handed over 140 motorcycles to the sub county chairpersons in Teso sub-region. The Yamaha XTZ 125E model motorcycles worth over sh2 billion were delivered by the Nile Fishing Company on behalf of Yamaha Motor Company. They were delivered on …
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Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | African leaders on Friday paid tribute to Kenya’s former President Mwai Kibaki during a requiem mass in the capital Nairobi. President Kibaki died aged 90 on April 22 after a long illness, ushering the east African nation into a period of mourning. South Africa’s President …
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Union (AU) is holding its 35th ordinary summit in Addis Ababa this weekend, amid renewed challenges to the political and economic stability of the continent. Ugandan vice President Jesica Alupo will represent President Yoweri Museveni. The 35th Ordinary Session of the …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of mourners who trekked to Serere district to pay their last respect to the fallen former Deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda, John Robert Elangot were shocked to learn that the 87- year- old man died before receiving his pension. Elangot died on …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | There are fewer women occupying leadership positions in Uganda, despite efforts by the government to promote gender equality and the introduction of affirmative action for vulnerable groups particularly women. This was disclosed during a Regional Women’s Political Leadership Convention from 28th – 29th October 2021 at Serena …
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