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Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage
More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage
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New ID rollout hits QR code verification hurdle
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The rollout of new national identity cards has come under fresh scrutiny in Parliament, with MPs reporting that failures in the cards' Quick Response (QR) code verification system are leaving citizens unable to access essential services. Patrick Okello Onguti, Democratic Party MP for Aswa County, told Parliament during a plenary … The post New ID rollout hits QR code verification hurdle appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Luutu takes five short lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Elijah Luutu took a surprise lead going into today's final day of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open at Uganda Golf Club, after carding an incredible level par 72. With a 5-stroke lead, Luutu could well pocket his first seniors title by a mile Saturday afternoon. … The post Luutu takes five short lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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HALF-YEAR REPORT: Equity Group delivers 32% increase in Profit After Tax of KSh45.5billion
Group net loans grew 19% year on year, driven by expansion across the different segments including Corporate, Retail, MSME, and Public Sector Institutions (PSI) segments, with the strongest contributions from Tanzania, DRC and Uganda. Nairobi, Kenya | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a solid first‑half performance for 2026, underscoring its continued regional leadership and the momentum of … The post HALF-YEAR REPORT: Equity Group delivers 32% increase in Profit After Tax of KSh45.5billion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Ethiopias Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
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DRC Ebola outbreak remains global health emergency as cases surge
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as the epidemic surpasses 5,000 cases, spreads into new areas and prompts authorities to pursue experimental vaccines and treatments. The outbreak is … The post DRC Ebola outbreak remains global health emergency as cases surge appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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More than a dance: How Sweet Kids are turning creativity into opportunity
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After the school day is done, the cameras come on. Music fills the room, bodies move in rhythm and comments begin streaming across the screen from viewers following from Uganda and beyond. For the young people behind Sweet Kids, dance has become more than entertainment. It is performance, community … The post More than a dance: How Sweet Kids are turning creativity into opportunity appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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How efficient procurement processes are key to Uganda's development
Entities, suppliers urged to treat procurement as a vehicle for delivering sustainable development Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Procuring entities have been urged to place local content at the center of Uganda's growth strategy to ensure that public expenditure translates into broader domestic wealth creation. Speaking on the role of procurement in … The post How efficient procurement processes are key to Uganda's development appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Don't retire the man —redeploy the experience
Why former service personnel remain one of the most underused national security resources COMMENT | MATHIAS RUKUBA | When a security officer, police officer, military veteran or other service professional leaves active duty, society often sees a retired uniform, an empty position and someone who has reached the end of a career. That perception … The post Don't retire the man —redeploy the experience appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Partey signs for Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.
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Corruption charges dropped against South Africas police intelligence boss
Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.
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Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections
About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.
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Equator Voice Africa expands digital journalism footprint in East Africa
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equator Voice Africa, an emerging digital media portal headquartered in Kampala, continues to expand its editorial coverage, positioning itself as a growing digital hub for Pan-African news, cultural reporting, and regional analysis. Operating from its central editorial desk in Kampala, the platform founded by creative entrepreneur Topistar di Congo … The post Equator Voice Africa expands digital journalism footprint in East Africa appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda to send health workers to South Sudan for Ebola response
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government of Uganda is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of South Sudan to extend its support in the Ebola response by sending health workers. Dr. Charles Ayume, the State for Health in charge of Primary Health Care, said the move is aimed at helping … The post Uganda to send health workers to South Sudan for Ebola response appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Arsenal favorite to retain title as Premier League gets underway
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The new Premier League season begins Friday night with defending champion Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, as a host of clubs enter the campaign with new coaches and renewed ambitions. Arsenal starts as the clear favorite to retain its title after strengthening an already dominant squad … The post Arsenal favorite to retain title as Premier League gets underway appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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