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UPDF Mistakes Civilians for Cattle Thieves, Shoots Two Dead in Kitgum

Capt. Edrin Mawanda, the UPDF 5th Division Public Relations Officer, identified the victims as Joseph Obutu, 50, a resident of Manygeyi village, Omiya anyima sub-county, and Richard Opira, 42, a resident of Amoyo Kol village, Omiya anyima sub-county, Kitgum district, and was shot from Kitleng Detach, Namukora Sub-County, where UPDF soldiers were deployed to safeguard a community-protected kraal.

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Amnesty criticises EU plans to send migrants to Uganda, Rwanda

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Amnesty International has criticised plans by five European Union member states to establish "return hubs" in Uganda and Rwanda for migrants facing deportation from Europe, warning that the arrangements could expose them to serious human rights violations. The criticism comes as Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands meet today … The post Amnesty criticises EU plans to send migrants to Uganda, Rwanda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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DOPING: Why fifth Ugandan Athlete Kibet faces suspension

    Kampala, Uganda | URN |  Ugandan long-distance runner Herbert Kibet has been suspended by the world's Athletics Integrity Unit -AIU over the alleged presence and use of prohibited substances. The AIU website says Kibet was suspended after laboratory analysis detected triamcinolone acetonide and exogenous steroids following Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) analysis.The case … The post DOPING: Why fifth Ugandan Athlete Kibet faces suspension appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Mourners from DRC barred from King Oyo's burial

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health says mourners from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are not to attend the burial of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV of Tooro. An advisory by the Ministry comes as Tooro prepares to host thousands of mourners expected to attend the burial of the 31-year-old … The post Mourners from DRC barred from King Oyo's burial appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Charles Rwomushana arrested during live radio show

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Political analyst Charles Rwomushana was picked up by Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers during a live political talk show on Saturday. Rwomushana, a regular panelist on Radio Simba 97.3 FM's Saturday program Gasimbagane Ne Bannamawulire, which airs at 10:00 am, was arrested at around 10:30 am shortly after the … The post Charles Rwomushana arrested during live radio show appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Prosecution successfully blocks viewing photographs taken at Katanga residence

  SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** If you've followed this case long enough, you'll know that the state previously successfully blocked the defense's application for the court to visit the scene of the alleged crime at the … The post ???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Prosecution successfully blocks viewing photographs taken at Katanga residence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Trump says U.S. may strike Iranian nuclear site soon, calls conflict "small potatoes"

  WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. military may soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain — a fortified site near Iran's Natanz enrichment facility — while trying to downplay the conflict with Iran as "small potatoes." "We may hit Pickaxe very soon," Trump told reporters at the White House, … The post Trump says U.S. may strike Iranian nuclear site soon, calls conflict "small potatoes" appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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DR Congo launches updated 180-day Ebola response plan, seeks 1.3-bln-USD funding

  KINSHASA | Xinhua |  The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its partners on Friday launched an updated 180-day multisectoral response plan to intensify efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak, with funding needs estimated at 1.3 billion U.S. dollars. With support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Africa Centers for Disease Control … The post DR Congo launches updated 180-day Ebola response plan, seeks 1.3-bln-USD funding appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Uganda's informal sector set to ride on success of the transport union

  Union and the United Informal Sector Forum partner to build Uganda's "invisible economy" as Fred Ssenoga named new product advisor   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Union Transport Alliance (UNION) and the United Informal Sector Forum (UISF) have formally launched a strategic partnership that will use its combined membership's numbers to dominate the … The post Uganda's informal sector set to ride on success of the transport union appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Kiprotich High Altitude Centre name changed unceremoniously

  Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | Controversy has erupted in Kapchorwa District following the reported renaming of the Kiprotich High Altitude Training Centre to Teryet High Altitude Training Centre. It is alleged that the decision was taken without the consent of the Ministry of Sports, the National Council of Sports or consulting Olympic gold medallist … The post Kiprotich High Altitude Centre name changed unceremoniously appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Ugandan startup SANDI AI wins Shs190m Agripreneur Prize

Kigali, Rwanda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Ugandan agritech startup SANDI AI Technologies has won the 2026 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize, earning US$50,000, equivalent to about Shs190 million, to expand its artificial intelligence-driven solutions for agricultural finance. Founded by Ugandan entrepreneur Sandra Nabakka, SANDI AI emerged as the overall winner of the continental competition at the Africa Food … The post Ugandan startup SANDI AI wins Shs190m Agripreneur Prize appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Mourners brave the hot sunshine to bid farewell to King Oyo

  Kampala, Uganda | URN |  Hundreds of mourners and Tooro Kingdom loyalists on Thursday lined the Fort Portal-Kampala Highway to pay their last respects to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV as his body was transported to Fort Portal ahead of burial. The revered monarch, who died last Thursday in Dallas, … The post Mourners brave the hot sunshine to bid farewell to King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Little renews commitment to Uganda as mobility demand grows

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Technology-driven mobility platform Little has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Uganda, pledging to expand access to convenient, reliable and affordable transport services for riders, businesses and driver-partners. The company said its focus is to make everyday movement easier as demand for urban and digital mobility services continues to grow in Uganda. … The post Little renews commitment to Uganda as mobility demand grows appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Deputy Commander FFU, CP Ecotu Agapitus dies at Mulago

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Deputy Commander of the Field Force Unit, Commissioner of Police Ecotu Agapitus, has passed on at Mulago Hospital. The cause of death is still unknown. At the time of his death, he was the Deputy Commander of the Field Force Unit (FFU), the elite police formation in charge of … The post Deputy Commander FFU, CP Ecotu Agapitus dies at Mulago appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?

Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.

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Court grants Bryan White bail in human sacrifice case

    Kampala, Uganda | URN |  The High Court in Kampala has granted mandatory bail to socialite Bryan Kirumira also known as Bryan White, after finding that he had been detained for 293 days without being committed for trial. Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa, in a ruling delivered on Friday, held that Bryan White had … The post Court grants Bryan White bail in human sacrifice case appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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