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King Oyo gives Tooro a royal touch of success

King Oyo gives Tooro a royal touch of success

On September 12, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV will celebrate 29 years on the throne as the reigning monarch of Tooro Kingdom.The cultural event will take place at the kingdom royal palace, Karuziika,

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Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has attributed the rising cases of HIV infections in the country to the proliferation of nude parties, alcoholism and other high-risk sexual behaviours.Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mug

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Kenya: Protesters Now Demand Ruto’s Resignation in 48 hours

Kenya: Protesters Now Demand Ruto’s Resignation in 48 hours

Ruto grabs a cup of tea during a break session of the Cabinet meeting in May 2024Kenyan protesters have demanded President William Ruto to resign, just hours after he bowed down to mounting pressure and declined to assent to the controversial Finance Bill

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Road Crashes: 83 killed in one week

Road Crashes: 83 killed in one week

Micheal Kananura, the PRO Traffic PoliceThe week of June 9–15, 2024, saw a tragic rise in traffic incidents across the country, resulting in 83 deaths and 311 injuries, according to the latest report from the traffic police.Michael Kananura, the

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Falklands still British, admits Argentina leader

Falklands still British, admits Argentina leader

Argentina’s president Javier Milei says he accepts the Falkland Islands are currently “in the hands of the UK".In an interview with the BBC, the right-

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Devastating new details reveal more State Department chaos in the two weeks before the Afghanistan disaster: U.S. staff STILL didn't have a full evacuation plan when the Taliban stormed Kabul... days before the suicide blast

Devastating new details reveal more State Department chaos in the two weeks before the Afghanistan disaster: U.S. staff STILL didn't have a full evacuation plan when the Taliban stormed Kabul... days before the suicide blast

The House Foreign Affairs Committee is investigating the Afghan withdrawal13 US service members died and hundreds of Americans were left behind in 2021Testimony

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The Sabotage Movie Premiere: A film with a social cause

The Sabotage Movie Premiere: A film with a social cause

The long-awaited premiere of Sabotage movie took place at the Century Cinemax Acacia MallKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long-awaited premiere of Sabotage took place Feb.15 at the Century Cinemax Acacia Mall in an elegant affair attended by key players in Ugan

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UN chief says  denial of statehood for Palestinians is unacceptable

UN chief says denial of statehood for Palestinians is unacceptable

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the imperative recognition of the Palestinian people's right to establish their own state.Speaking at the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Uganda on Saturday, Guterres condemned the refusal to accept a two-state solution f

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Forgotten children of Acholi: Nodding Syndrome patients languish amidst clinic closure

Forgotten children of Acholi: Nodding Syndrome patients languish amidst clinic closure

A medical facility built to serve nodding syndrome patients in the Acholi sub-region sits idle for two years, a stark symbol of the struggles these families face. With over 2,000 patients in desperate need of care, Acholi leaders are urging the Ugandan Minist

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Bugisu Surpasses Busoga in Severe Jigger Infestations

Bugisu Surpasses Busoga in Severe Jigger Infestations

A report from Sole Hope Uganda, a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), indicates that Bugisu sub-region has now surpassed Busoga in terms of jigger infections. Jigger infections were previously a significant concern in the Busoga sub-region, with reports o

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