Studies show expanding cities and vulnerable buildings increase risk Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 20,000 people were killed following an earthquake in Turkey and Syria on Feb.06, according to multiple reports. That death toll places it closer to the February 04, 1976 quake in Los Amates, Guatemala, which killed …
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Not about dollars but impact on lives, says ambassador Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The U.S Mission to Uganda’s main focus remains ensuring that Uganda becomes a prosperous, secure, just and democratic country with healthy, educated and skilled citizens. This was Natalie E. Brown, the American Ambassador to Uganda’s main …
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Why is Uganda on a slippery slope? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | On Feb. 08, the government announced it was not renewing the mandate of the UN Office of Human Rights in Kampala. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is mandated to promote and protect the …
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New report sheds light on illicit activity in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | A new report analysing the scope and characteristics of global trade-based money laundering has found that the illegal activity poses complex problems for law enforcement and undermines development; especially in poorer countries like Uganda. The study, …
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COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | It is now a year since a firestorm erupted in the wake of writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija’s torture ordeal in state custody. In December 2021, state agents broke into Kakwenza’s home, abducting him. In early January 2022, court ordered police to release Kakwenza – the police did …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority reports a surplus collection for the month of January 2023, giving hope of meeting the year’s target of 25 trillion Shillings. The 14-billion-shilling surplus has reduced the shortfall that was registered for the first half of the financial year 2022/2023 from 94.6 …
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Uganda ready to defend individual and team titles in Australia February 18 🔵 Cross Country teams 🇺🇬 🏃 ✳ Men 312 Joshua CHEPTEGEI 315 Isaac KIBET 316 Rogers KIBET 317 Samuel KIBET 318 Jacob KIPLIMO 320 Martin Magengo KIPROTICH ✳ U20 men 310 Feb CHELEGOI 311 Hosea CHEMUTAI 313 Allan KIBET 314 Dan KIBET …
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SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Why visit Uganda 2023/2024? Uganda is distinct – described by Winston Churchill as “The Pearl of Africa”, and indeed it is! Boasting of its remarkable beauty, abundant wildlife, birdlife, and spectacular landscapes characterized by the tallest mountain ranges with snowcap, the Source of the …
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🌟 #TotalEnergiesCAFCL ⚽ Raja Casablanca 5 Vipers 0 REST OF GROUP C FIXTURES ⚽ Vipers vs Horoya Feb 18 ⚽ Vipers vs Simba Feb 25 ⚽ Simba vs Vipers March 7 ⚽ Vipers vs Raja March 17 ⚽ Horoya vs Vipers March 31 Casablanca, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Vipers SC were Friday night given a rude …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has started a process to officially split from Canterbury, the seat of the Anglican Church worldwide following its decision to allow priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships. (read full statement bottom) In its Thursday vote, the national assembly of the …
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