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Kitgum High School Expels 60 Students Over Indiscipline, Poor Grades
The decision, which affects students from different classes, was made after a thorough review of student conduct and academic progress in 2025. According to Opoka, senior five has the highest number of discontinued students, with 36 students asked to seek alternative schools this year. Senior two and three combined had 24 students expelled.
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Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambias capital.
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Owiny-Dollo hits back at critics of Otunnu's UN Secretary General bid
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoi has called on Ugandans to support former United Nations Under-Secretary-General Olara Otunnu's bid to become the next UN Secretary-General, urging them to disregard criticism directed at his candidacy. Owiny-Dollo described the negative comments surrounding Otunnu's candidature as publicity that should not distract Ugandans from … The post Owiny-Dollo hits back at critics of Otunnu's UN Secretary General bid appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Six Kapchorwa officials arrested over alleged corruption, abuse of office
Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | Six senior officials in Kapchorwa District have been arrested on allegations of corruption, abuse of office, financial loss, and failure to manage government projects properly. They include Joseph Magari, the Chief Administrative Officer; Dr Siraji Masai, the District Health Officer; Joseph Bukose Musobo, the District Engineer; and Tonny Ogwang, the … The post Six Kapchorwa officials arrested over alleged corruption, abuse of office appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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What happens when a King of Tooro dies?
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV has triggered a series of traditional rites in the Tooro Kingdom, including the symbolic closure of the royal seat, a nine-day vigil and the search for his successor. The rites are intended to safeguard the throne during the period without a reigning … The post What happens when a King of Tooro dies? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Tooro clarifies start of nine-day mourning for King Oyo
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The official nine-day mourning period for the late Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV will begin only after his body arrives at Karuzika Palace, the Tooro Kingdom has clarified. The clarification supersedes earlier reports that the official mourning period had started immediately after the King's death was announced. … The post Tooro clarifies start of nine-day mourning for King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Cultural leaders mourn Tooro King Oyo
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The passing of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has drawn messages of condolence from leading cultural institutions, with the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, the King of Alur, Philip Olarker Rauni III, and the Omusinga of Rwenzururu, Charles Wesley Mumbere, paying tribute to the … The post Cultural leaders mourn Tooro King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Number of AI agents going out of control peaks in July — British newspaper
LONDON | TASS | The number of incidents in which AI agents ignored instructions and lied to users, employing malicious methods to achieve their goals, reached a record high in July, exceeding 330 incidents in a single month, The Guardian reported, citing a study by the UK-based AI Safety Institute (AISI). The study notes that the … The post Number of AI agents going out of control peaks in July — British newspaper appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Museveni orders official burial for King Oyo
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, be accorded an official burial and that national flags fly at half-mast for three days in honour of the deceased monarch. Museveni announced in a condolence message posted on his X … The post Museveni orders official burial for King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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E-bus express launches new Kira routes, plans Kampala central expansion
Kampala, Uganda | URN | E-Bus Express, an urban electric bus passenger service operator, has launched new routes in Kira Municipality, with plans to extend its services to Kampala Central as it expands its fleet to 50 buses by the end of the year. The company, a subsidiary of electric vehicle manufacturer Kira Motor Corporation … The post E-bus express launches new Kira routes, plans Kampala central expansion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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National Cleaning Day exposes mixed participation
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The second National Cleaning Day has exposed mixed levels of public participation across the country, with some communities voluntarily embracing the exercise while security agencies and local authorities were forced to compel residents and businesses to comply. The three-hour exercise was held on Saturday, August 29, from 7:00 am to … The post National Cleaning Day exposes mixed participation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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How Musonda led Zambian 1-2 finish at Open
Cwinya-ai finished the final two days stronger, climbs to third Kampala, Uganda | UGU MEDIA | Dominic Musonda didn't play his best game in the fourth and final round of the Uganda Open. But that was largely because he didn't need to. At one point, midway through the front nine, he was coasting … The post How Musonda led Zambian 1-2 finish at Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Heat, drought expose Britain's vulnerability to extreme weather
LONDON | Xinhua | There is a long tradition of Britons complaining about the grey, rainy summers. However, that reality is now changing, as an extended spell of extreme heat and drought has swept across the country. FARMING UNDER PRESSURE In the fields of Leicestershire in England, heat scorched the parched, cracked earth, and the … The post Heat, drought expose Britain's vulnerability to extreme weather appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Public Service Commission fails to meet deadline for District Commissions
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Public Service Commission has admitted that it will not meet the August 30 deadline set by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara for all districts and cities without functional service commissions to have them established. The admission came on Friday as the Public Service Commission appeared before the Committee on … The post Public Service Commission fails to meet deadline for District Commissions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Tooro covers lion sculptures in mourning ritual for King Oyo
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Lion sculptures across Tooro Kingdom have been covered in bark cloth as part of traditional mourning rites following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The sculptures, including those at Karuzika Palace, the palace gate and other public places, have been draped in bark cloth to signify the … The post Tooro covers lion sculptures in mourning ritual for King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Tooro Kingdom begins 9-day mourning for King Oyo
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Tooro Kingdom has entered nine days of traditional mourning following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with cultural rites already underway to mark the end of his reign and prepare for the burial of the monarch. The King died on Thursday evening in the United … The post Tooro Kingdom begins 9-day mourning for King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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