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Bomah Hotel Marks Silver Jubilee with Thanksgiving Celebration in Gulu
Gulu City, 28th February 2026 — Bomah Hotel Limited celebrated its 25th Silver Jubilee in a grand thanksgiving ceremony that began with Holy Mass led by Fr. Mathew Odong, together with Msgr Martin Agwee
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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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Boda boda rider shot dead during National Cleaning Day enforcement in Ndejje
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A 38-year-old boda boda rider has been shot dead in Kanaaba, Ndejje, in Makindye Ssabagabo, during enforcement of restrictions on movement for the second National Cleaning Day. The deceased has been identified as Ronald Kizito Jjuuko. Witnesses said Jjuuko was shot shortly after 7:00 am as police began enforcing the directive … The post Boda boda rider shot dead during National Cleaning Day enforcement in Ndejje appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Museveni hails Otema as torchbearer for peace in Northern Uganda
Gulu, Uganda | URN | Four decades of military service, sacrifice and leadership have come to an end for retired Lieutenant General Charles Otema Awany, with leaders in Northern Uganda calling on him to turn his experience to the task of rebuilding and transforming the Acholi community. President Yoweri Museveni described Gen Otema as one … The post Museveni hails Otema as torchbearer for peace in Northern Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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When King Oyo fasted to defend Tooro's borders and Museveni's sharp reply
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | In the middle of 2014, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro Kingdom announced that he would fast in protest against what he described as the division of his ancestral territory. The trigger was the formal recognition of two new cultural institutions of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu in … The post When King Oyo fasted to defend Tooro's borders and Museveni's sharp reply appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda Airlines CEO rules out mass layoffs, projects break-even by 2030
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Girma Wake has ruled out mass dismissals at the national carrier, saying the ongoing restructuring is intended to strengthen the workforce and address critical staffing gaps. Wake made the remarks while appearing before Parliament's Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) on Thursday … The post Uganda Airlines CEO rules out mass layoffs, projects break-even by 2030 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Kampala's Ganyegenya crackdown triggers rush to repair taxis
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A crackdown on poorly maintained taxis has triggered a surge in demand for vehicle repairs in Kampala's Kisenyi area. The surge has left some garages with backlogs as owners race to rehabilitate their vehicles and return them to the road. The crackdown on taxis in dangerous mechanical condition, commonly … The post Kampala's Ganyegenya crackdown triggers rush to repair taxis appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
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Kwar Adhola mourns King Oyo, hails role of Tooro
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Jopadhola have joined Ugandans in mourning Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, the King of Tooro. Obbo Richard Josel, the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution's Jago (Prime Minister), conveyed the message on Friday, saying the Prime Minister of Tooro had officially informed him of the monarch's passing, and he had briefed the … The post Kwar Adhola mourns King Oyo, hails role of Tooro appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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