Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The handover of the Kabalega International Airport in Hoima district has been pushed to September 2025. The contractor, a joint venture of Israeli-British firms, Shikun and Binui International-SBI/Colas Limited, had initially planned to hand over the airport to the government last month. However, Buchbut …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water Bus Globology Limited, has launched a new cross-border vessel to streamline water transport on Lake Victoria. The new state-of-the-art vessel “MV Ormiston” is designed to enhance cross-border movement between Kenya and Uganda. The vessel will be plying the route from Sigulu, Bugana, up to …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has launched a nationwide initiative to sensitize youth ahead of the 2026 general elections. Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission told the press on Monday that the EC is currently in the Elgon region after completing activities in the Bukedi …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has reduced the riding permit fees for cyclists. Boda Boda riders have in the past expressed concern about the exorbitant charges for acquiring the permits. The Police have on several times impounded motorcycles and arrested the riders for lack …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Geoffrey Byamukama, a 30-year-old businessman, said he got tempted to put some of his money into schemes promising quick riches. He tried two of these investment plans that his friends recommended, but they didn’t deliver as promised. He ended up losing all his money …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission Chairperson has directed security personnel to impound all numberless vehicles seen around polling stations in Oyam North County. Polling is currently going on to replace the late Charles Okello Engola Macodwogo who was killed by his bodyguard, Pte Wilson Sabiiti Justice Simon …
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Why it is wrong to use public health emergencies for political gain Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The Electoral Commission is facing a big test to build public confidence over alleged failure to take charge of the electoral process as several presidential aspirants constantly face harassment in the hands …
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Uganda Pro Open Leader-board ➡ Mazibuko Irvin Thato 🇿🇦 68 (-4) ➡ Charamba Tongoona 🇿🇼 70 (-2) ➡ Madoya Justus 🇰🇪 70 (-2) ➡ Chinhoi Robson 🇿🇼 71 (-1) ➡ Muthiya Madalitso 🇿🇲 72 (Par) ➡ Odoh Andrew Oche 🇳🇬 73 (+1) ➡ Odhiambo David mose 🇰🇪 73 (+1) …
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ACP Siraje Bakaleke case hangs in balance Kampala, Uganda | The Independent | Assistant Commissioner of Police Siraje Bakaleke is still on the run and the Ant-Corruption Division of the High Court is actively hunting for him to answer charges of abuse of office, conspiracy to defraud, kidnapping with intent …
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CHARCOAL: Scarcity and 30% price hike cause burning problem for experts Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Steven Byamukama has been vending charcoal for 20 years. His stall in Kisenyi, a low income section of Kampala city, is one of many on a charcoal dust covered and darkened patch almost …
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