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Sembabule, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Godfrey Aine Kaguta famously known as Sodo one the parliamentary contestants for Mawogola North Constituency have withdrawn from the race hours to polling day. Sodo, a young brother to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been one of the eight aspirants vying to replace the Foreign …

Beijing, China | XINHUA | Government officials and leaders of international organizations have expressed shock at violent protests in the U.S. Capitol to support outgoing President Donald Trump, urging an immediate stop of violence, and a peaceful and lawful transfer of power. United Nation Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was saddened by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima city authorities have earmarked shillings 4.5 billion for the construction of a modern abattoir to help improve quality of meat consumed in the city. The city authorities have already purchased a 6.5 acre piece of land in Bulera cell Hoima East division where the …

Wakiso, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   Ministry of work has taken charge of constructing Wakiso district road which will connect Kasanje town council to Bussi Island to ease transport for the islanders. The proposed project shall span for 2.5km from Bubebere to Muziina bay.  With the completion of this project, the …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joseph Kabuleta has been dully nominated by the Electoral Commission to contest for presidency in the 2021 elections. Joseph Kabuleta has vowed to use God’s power to bring political and economic change in this country following their successful nomination. Kabuleta blamed Ugandans who …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of Ugandans suffering from stroke is on the rise, according to Dr. Ibrahim Bukenya, the managing director of the Uganda Stroke Foundation. Stroke is a condition that affects the brain. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is reduced or blocked which …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chronic absenteeism and carelessness of senior staff in government health facilities across the country have been blamed for the persistent increase in maternal deaths especially at referral levels. The Maternal and Perinatal mortality situation report by the Ministry of Health reveals that the country …

Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alex Burundo, the Bulambuli County Member of Parliament and dozens of his supporters are in police custody for flouting Covid-19 guidelines. The suspects were picked up on Saturday evening by police in Sironko district while holding a procession. It is alleged that the MP led …

Berlin, Germany | XINHUA |   It looks like the 2014 World Cup winner Germany is trapped in a crisis while past financial scandals also seem to be catching up on the country’s soccer association. After a disappointing draw in the friendly against Turkey, Joachim Loew’s team seems to have lost …

Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA |    Losing treble-winning coach Hansi Flick might still be a far-off nightmare for Bayern Munich fans. But overheated discussions about the future of the 55-year-old and the club’s risky cost-saving policy might deliver some glimpses into the Bavarians agitated mood ahead of the German Supercup against …