“The Safety of the Folks”

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COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | Recently, I truly were reflecting on the Roman Empire and its establishment some 27 or so years sooner than the initiating of Christ the Messiah. Thought to be one of its most enduring political thinkers became as soon as Marcus Tullius Cicero. When, bask in a whole lot of, I read on social media of …

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Unseasonal February Rains: OPM considerations flood and landslide alert

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Kyengera and Buddo Junction facet road along Kampala -Masaka Twin carriageway partly sunk in as a result of heavy rains in April 2024. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s peak dry season has taken an unexpected flip, with intensifying February rains sweeping all the blueprint through grand of the nation and prompting a nationwide flood and landslide alert. Traditionally …

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Uganda, Kenya deepen energy ties with pipeline share deal

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Ugandan officials signal tackle Kenya to participate in the upcoming Preliminary Public Providing (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has finalized negotiations with Kenya over Kampala’s participation in the upcoming Preliminary Public Providing (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a serious strategic shift in regional energy diplomacy. Strength Minister Ruth …

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

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Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Bushenyi are preserving two suspects in reference to alleged human trafficking. Apollo Tayebwa, the Higher Bushenyi Police spokesperson, acknowledged ten women extinct between 18 and 22 — most of them Senior Four leavers — possess been rescued on Friday night. The suspects possess been identified as Innocent Agaba, 24, a resident of …

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Mom of pupil killed over female friend denies receiving warnings

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The tiring Martin Bukenya Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Imelda Nakiyembe, the mom of Martin Bukenya, who used to be allegedly beaten to death by his female friend’s father, has denied claims that her son had beforehand obtained warnings in a meeting she attended. Mabanda Cell Chairman Kizito claims Bukenya used to be first stumbled on within the house …

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Fogeys procure cash as dfcu rewards first School Fiiz! Weight Off campaign winners

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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  dfcu Bank has rewarded eight customers within the ongoing nationwide “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign, reaffirming its dedication to easing the monetary stress that contains the lend a hand-to-college season for other folks and college owners across Uganda. The winners received their cash prizes at dfcu Bank’s Head Place of job in Nakasero, Kampala …

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Spiro Uganda, Union birth partnership sooner than nationwide Boda Boda football league

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Fred Ssenoga, the Union’s product marketing consultant, inspects teams sooner than apt football matches between boda, bus and taxi officials on Saturday. COURTESYT PHOTO Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In one more initiative geared in direction of reworking Uganda’s transport sector by promoting accessible and sustainable electric mobility alternate choices, Spiro Uganda and the Union Sports actions Membership absorb launched a …

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EACOP: Displaced communities take grasp of into anecdote Livelihood Programme insufficient

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AFIEGO researchers all the draw by the level of ardour neighborhood dialogue Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A recent peep by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO) has learned that many households displaced by the East African Rude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) venture take grasp of into anecdote the Livelihood Restoration Programme (LRP) insufficient, raising considerations about whether or …

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Manchester City beats Newcastle to stress Arsenal

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LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City closed Arsenal’s lead on the tip of the Premier League to fair correct two parts earlier than Sunday’s North-London derby with a nice looking-fought 2-1 assign at dwelling to Newcastle United. Nico O’Reilly set Manchester City forward within the 14th minute with a fizzing low shot and even though Lewis Hall equalized for …

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NEMA bans originate shatter burning, culprits to face prosecution, fines

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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Folk and authorities participating in originate burning of shatter in metropolis areas across Uganda now face prosecution, fines, and other stringent correct consequences following a directive from the National Environmental Administration Authority (NEMA). The ban comes after persistent complaints of originate shatter in cities and corroborated findings from environmental monitoring inspections performed nationwide. Primarily based …

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Tanzania launches 20,000 solar home systems to influence 120 islands

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DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua |  Tanzania on Saturday launched a solar electrification venture concentrated on 120 islands across eight areas bordering major lakes and the Indian Ocean. The initiative aims to install 20,000 solar home systems at a full payment of 8 billion Tanzanian shillings (about 3.2 million U.S. bucks). The venture, utilized by the Rural Energy Agency (REA), …

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Trump raises unique worldwide tariff from 10 pct to 15 pct

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US President Donald Trump NEW YORK | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Saturday he’ll raise the unique worldwide tariff to 15 percent, at some point soon after he announced a 10 percent worldwide duty following a heavy blow from the Supreme Court docket. On Friday, Trump announced a blanket 10 percent import tax for all foreign shopping and …

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Workers shortage, insufficient gear affecting Special Wants Schooling at Arua Demonstration Faculty

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One of the varsity room blocks at Arua Demonstration Faculty with uneven compound Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Managing Special Wants Schooling (SNE) at Arua Demonstration Faculty in Arua metropolis has change into an increasing selection of moving on account of a shortage of educated teachers, insufficient specialised gear, and infrastructure that does no longer adequately toughen newbies with …

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Mental Health crisis casts shadow over Uganda’s financial system

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Voice of Uganda Inhabitants Characterize 2025 (SUPRE 2025) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s ambition to grow its financial system tenfold by 2040 is facing an surprising risk: a immediate-rising mental health crisis driven by posthaste population growth, formative years unemployment, and mounting social pressures. At the commence of the Voice of Uganda Inhabitants Characterize 2025 (SUPRE 2025) on …

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Uganda makes progress in promoting mother languages in faculties

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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda is making strides in promoting linguistic selection, multilingualism, and the protection of mother tongues, Minister of Insist for Gender and Culture Peace Regis Mutuuzo has acknowledged. Uganda has emphasized the instructing of mother tongues at all ranges of coaching, the minister told newshounds on Thursday, on the eve of World Mother Language Day, which …

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