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Police rescue 10 girls from traffickers in Bushenyi, arrest two suspects

Police rescue 10 girls from traffickers in Bushenyi, arrest two suspects

Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Bushenyi are holding two suspects in connection with alleged human trafficking.Apollo Tayebwa, the Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson, said ten girls aged between 18 and 22 — most of them Senior Four leavers — were rescued on Friday nigh

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NEMA bans open waste burning, culprits to face prosecution, fines

NEMA bans open waste burning, culprits to face prosecution, fines

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Individuals and authorities engaging in open burning of waste in urban areas across Uganda now face prosecution, fines, and other stringent legal consequences following a directive from the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). The ban comes after

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Man Loading Shopping Items Collapses, Dies in Public

Man Loading Shopping Items Collapses, Dies in Public

KAMPALA — A routine shopping trip ended in tragedy on Saturday when a man collapsed and died while loading groceries into his vehicle near a busy market, shocking onlookers and sparking widespread public concern.The incident, which was captured on video and later circulated widely on soc

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URA finally bows to pressure, removes downtown tax office kiosk

URA finally bows to pressure, removes downtown tax office kiosk

The decision followed hours of intense debate online where some social media users accused the tax body and KCCA of double standards, having removed similar structures owned by traders and vendors in the city center.The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced it will remove its contro

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Open Letter to President Alleges Misconduct, Infighting Among Senior KCCA Directors

Open Letter to President Alleges Misconduct, Infighting Among Senior KCCA Directors

Kampala | Uganda — An open letter addressed to the President has raised serious concerns about alleged misconduct and internal conflict involving two senior directors at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).The letter, written by a self-described “concerned city citizen” from Ka

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Andrew Mwenda’s Candid Admission: “When Sudhir Owned a Bank, I Also Owned the Bank”

Andrew Mwenda’s Candid Admission: “When Sudhir Owned a Bank, I Also Owned the Bank”

Sudhir and Mwenda share a light moment at the billionaire's home in Kololo.Kampala, Uganda | — A resurfaced video clip of veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda has ignited fresh debate on social media after he openly acknowledged his close personal and financial ties to businessman Sudhir Ru

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Muhoozi Kainerugaba Endorses Adonia Ayebare for State Minister Role, Mentions Possible Positions for PLU Members

Muhoozi Kainerugaba Endorses Adonia Ayebare for State Minister Role, Mentions Possible Positions for PLU Members

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly expressed support for Ambassador Adonia Ayebare for the position of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.In a series of posts published on his official X account on Sunday, Gen. Muhoozi stated:

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Byanyima Says Besigye’s Life in Danger, Ready to Engage Govt for His Release

Byanyima Says Besigye’s Life in Danger, Ready to Engage Govt for His Release

Winnie Byanyima speaking to reporters at her home in Kasangati on Saturday.The Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife to jailed veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, Winnie Byanyima, has warned that her husband’s life is in danger as his health continues to deteriorate in detent

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Mirai Insurance Doubles Down on Digital Sticker Education

Mirai Insurance Doubles Down on Digital Sticker Education

Joseph Nsubuga, chief executive officer of Mirai Insurance Uganda, said the company is focused on simplifying this change for all motorists, regardless of their technical proficiency.KAMPALA, Uganda — Mirai Insurance has launched an extensive educational campaign to assist motorists as t

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Uganda Development Bank Appoints Peter Mukuru as Director of Business Technology

Uganda Development Bank Appoints Peter Mukuru as Director of Business Technology

Peter MukuruKAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has announced the appointment of Peter Mukuru as Director of Business Technology and Member of the Executive Committee, strengthening the Bank’s leadership as it accelerates its digital transformation agenda.Mukuru

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