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Besigye, co-accused remanded until tomorrow for ruling
The UPDF General Court Martial has further remanded Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and two of his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya and Captain Denis Oula, who are jointly charged with treachery. The ...
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Besigye declines to take plea on amended charges
Opposition politician Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye has declined to take a plea on an amended charge sheet, which includes ...
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Military prosecutors slap treachery charges against Besigye
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Military Prosecutors have added treachery charges against Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and ...
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ShafDB, African Union sign deal to tackle Africa’s housing challenges
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and the African Union (AU) have signed a ...
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The silent killer and the fight for heart health
For years, Grace Achola, 48 years-old businesswoman in Omiya-Anyima village, Kitgum District did not think about her blood ...
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Urchick: Peace across the world is possible
The President of Rotary International, Stephanie Urchick says that peace is possible in all countries and that this is of ...
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Residents decry poor road conditions in Kwania district
A man and his wife struggles to access a section of the swampy road on his way to the hospital. PHOTO URN Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Abwoc B Cell in Inomo Town Council, Kwania ...
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What is brain death?
The Late Muhammad Ssegirinya died after a brain death. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The death of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya on Thursday has sparked a discussion on brain death with ...
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Angola reports 119 cholera cases, including 12 deaths
LUANDA, Angola | Xinhua | Angola’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) provided a bulletin Friday evening on the country’s cholera outbreak, reporting 119 cases including 12 deaths as of 6 p.m., with 14 cases ...
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CENSUS REPORT: 58% of Ugandans legally own land
Minister Kyofatogabye speaking to some of the tenants embroiled in land wrangle at Muwaluzi village in Butalangu town council. PHOTO URN KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Census findings show that ...
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OPINION: Making the most out of your annual leave
OPINION | Mary Namatovu | Your annual leave is due, and you have yet to figure out what to do with it beyond the general idea that you will be taking time off from work. That right there is the ...
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Kitgum teachers arrested for conducting holiday lessons
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight teachers in Kitgum District have been arrested for conducting holiday classes. The teachers, from two schools—Horizons Nursery and Primary School Quarter and ...