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Tooro Prime Minister defends concealing King Oyo's health information
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomire has defended his decision not to publicly inform top officials in the Kingdom that King Oyo was out of the country for treatment. He had originally stated that late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was abroad for studies. Rwomire has, however, … The post Tooro Prime Minister defends concealing King Oyo's health information appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Sombre mood as body of King Oyo brought home
Entebbe, Uganda | URN | The body of the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has arrived in Uganda, marking the beginning of nine days of official mourning of the fallen king. The casket containing the remains of the fallen king touched down at Entebbe International Airport at 12:08 pm … The post Sombre mood as body of King Oyo brought home appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Chil Group launches digital ward rounds in rural health facilities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chil Group has launched a digital health platform that will allow specialists in urban medical centres to provide real-time inpatient care to patients in rural health facilities, it said in a media release on Sept.3. The E-Ward Round Platform is designed to connect rural doctors and nurses with urban-based … The post Chil Group launches digital ward rounds in rural health facilities appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Battle over call logs from 2nd Nov 2023
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Yesterday, before Her Lordship Rosette Comfort Kania, we had what one can playfully call an anti-climactic moment: "Call Log-Gate". You might recall that in July when DW3 was last on the … The post ???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Battle over call logs from 2nd Nov 2023 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Body of worlds youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row
King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.
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Lira City moves to have business owners clean on Friday
Lira, Uganda | URN | Lira City Council is considering designating Fridays for business owners to clean their premises ahead of the National Cleaning Day observed every last Saturday of the month. The proposal follows concerns that many business owners keep their premises locked during the official cleaning hours, preventing them from participating in the exercise. … The post Lira City moves to have business owners clean on Friday appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Pearl Magic to broadcast Miss World 2026 Finale Live
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan audiences will have a front-row seat to the world's biggest beauty pageant competition this Saturday as Pearl Magic exclusively broadcasts the Miss World 2026 competition in Uganda at 3:00 p.m. Taking place in Vietnam, this year's competition brings together contestants from across the world for an exciting showcase … The post Pearl Magic to broadcast Miss World 2026 Finale Live appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Tata Chemicals ordered out of Kenya by president
Kenyas President William Ruto orders Indias Tata Chemicals to quit, saying it has failed to benefit the country.
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Museveni pays Oyo's medical, repatriation costs
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni paid the medical and repatriation costs for the remains of the late Omukama of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, from the United States to Uganda. The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, told Parliament on Thursday that the President provided the resources for the medical … The post Museveni pays Oyo's medical, repatriation costs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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STILL SHINING: Uganda Waragi lauds Racheal Magoola's timeless legacy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legendary Afro-fusion superstar Racheal Magoola has got the full support of Uganda's iconic Spirit as she prepares to celebrate six decades of life and four decades of binding music. The announcement was made Thursday during an official courtesy visit by Racheal Magoola and her team to the Uganda … The post STILL SHINING: Uganda Waragi lauds Racheal Magoola's timeless legacy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Kenyas chai tea lovers are not happy as the nations cows run dry
Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
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Lujja, Moore sink hole-in-ones on day of drama, Nigerian Olapade level with Mayo
T1 ???????? Sunday Olapade 72 67 139 T1 ???????? Ronald Rugumayo 69 70 139 3 ???????? Phillip Kasozi 71 69 140 T4 ???????? Dismas Indiza 72 69 141 T4 ???????? Samuel Kato 71 70 141 T6 ???????? Nuru Mollel 71 71 142 T6 ???????? Rodell Gaita 70 72 142 Kampala, Uganda | UGU … The post Lujja, Moore sink hole-in-ones on day of drama, Nigerian Olapade level with Mayo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Wakiso Dance Kids revive Kakalabanda tale in new dance theatre show
✳️ National Theatre Kampala Show 1 September 9 ✳️ Kavumba Recreation Centre Wakiso Show 2 September 12 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A piece of central Uganda's boarding-school folklore is being turned into dance. Batalo East and the Wakiso Dance Kids are staging Kakalabanda, a 60-minute dance theatre production drawn from the old tale … The post Wakiso Dance Kids revive Kakalabanda tale in new dance theatre show appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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It is turning into Rugumayo versus Nigeria's Sunday Olapade
Nigeria's Sunday Olapade and Rugumayo share lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Pro Open T1 ???????? Sunday Olapade 72 67 139 T1 ???????? Ronald Rugumayo 69 70 139 3 ???????? Phillip Kasozi 71 69 140 T4 ???????? Dismas Indiza 72 69 141 T4 ???????? Samuel Kato 71 70 141 T6 ???????? Nuru Mollel 71 … The post It is turning into Rugumayo versus Nigeria's Sunday Olapade appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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TECNO takes its smartphone strategy into the PC market
Berlin, Germany | AGENCIES | TECNO has spent years building its name in the fiercely competitive smartphone market, particularly across emerging economies where aggressive pricing, design and an expanding product range have helped newer brands challenge long-established technology companies. Now, the company is attempting a different transition. At IFA ShowStoppers 2026 in Berlin on Sept. 3, … The post TECNO takes its smartphone strategy into the PC market appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MTN Uganda chairman pays tribute to late Tooro King Oyo
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda Board Chairman Charles Mbire has paid tribute to the late King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing his passing as a great loss to the Kingdom of Tooro and the country. Mr. Mbire visited the King's residence in Buziga, Kampala, on Thursday to pay … The post MTN Uganda chairman pays tribute to late Tooro King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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