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Fear grips Namalu as street children turn to crime and drug abuse
Nakapiripirit, Uganda | URN | Residents of Namalu Trading Centre in Nakapiripirit District say an influx of street children is fueling crime, drug abuse, and insecurity, with locals feeling powerless to intervene. The children, mostly boys aged 14 to 18, are said to have abandoned their homes to live on the streets, where they engage … The post Fear grips Namalu as street children turn to crime and drug abuse appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Walking with Gorillas finds a new voice in audiobook launch
From gorilla trails to global audiences, Dr Gladys Kalema Zikusoka's voice brings Uganda's conservation story closer to the world Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | For an audience united by a shared interest in biodiversity, wildlife and the environment, the launch of the audiobook version of "Walking with Gorillas" offered more than an opportunity to … The post Walking with Gorillas finds a new voice in audiobook launch appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Jambojet to resume Nairobi Entebbe flights after six year hiatus
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, ending a six- year absence from the Ugandan market as the regional low-cost carrier seeks to tap growing demand for air travel, tourism and cross-border trade. The airline announced the return on Thursday, August 20, at a stakeholder … The post Jambojet to resume Nairobi Entebbe flights after six year hiatus appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Absa KH3 7 Hills Run expands water and sanitation access in Karamoja
Abim, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Bank Uganda and World Vision Uganda have commissioned new water and sanitation facilities in Abim District, extending the impact of the Absa KH3 7 Hills Run in addressing barriers that affect girls' participation in education across Uganda. The facilities include changing rooms and water points at Kanu Primary … The post Absa KH3 7 Hills Run expands water and sanitation access in Karamoja appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Why Nigerias one-time political giant may face extinction
Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after Januarys elections.
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Union Online Duuka hits Ugandan market
Union Transport Alliance launches Union Online Duuka, powered by Rukapay Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga Hall at Hotel Africana today was filled with smiles. The mood was euphoric. One could sense that a final piece of the jigsaw puzzle in raising the profile of Uganda's transport sector had been put … The post Union Online Duuka hits Ugandan market appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western Nigeria
The incident took place in the countrys northwest Sokoto state, with many of the victims feared to be children.
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U.S. national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time in history, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Wednesday. The data shows that debt held by the public and intragovernmental holdings stood at 32.266 trillion dollars and 7.782 trillion dollars, respectively, bringing total public … The post U.S. national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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ECOTRUST training changes how farmers see trees
Lamwo, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | In Apyeta Parish, Lamwo District, maize is still grown, but for 46-year-old farmer Kenneth Akena, it is no longer the only crop he depends on. After years of uncertain returns from maize farming, Akena has added something new to his 3-acre land in Ogili Sub-county: rows of eucalyptus … The post ECOTRUST training changes how farmers see trees appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Otunnu impresses, discusses UN reform, conflict resolution and AI
ANALYSIS | URN | Uganda's candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Olara Otunnu, has called for sweeping reforms of the world body, stronger intervention in armed conflicts and greater efforts to ensure emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence benefit all of humanity. Otunnu made the case for his candidacy on Wednesday during an interactive dialogue … The post Otunnu impresses, discusses UN reform, conflict resolution and AI appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says
Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzanis detention is unjustified and disproportionate, Reporters Without Borders says.
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This star is for Africa - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history
The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.
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Why Otunnu is UN's best bet for this moment
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Anyone who watched Olara Otunnu face the UN General Assembly in this week's interactive dialogue saw something different in modern diplomacy. He answered hard questions without notes, without hedging, and without losing his composure, meeting probing queries from ambassadors with clarity and, occasionally, his characteristic flash of humor. In a … The post Why Otunnu is UN's best bet for this moment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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NEIGHBOURS: Husband's second marriage triggered Bunga children murder
Kalungu, Uganda | URN | Residents and the housemaid of Kalungu Bunga in Makindye say the stabbing of five children, of of them fatally, was triggered by a husband's marrying another wife. Dorothy Namayo, 43, a Kenyan national, allegedly killed two of her children and left three others critically injured in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba, Makindye … The post NEIGHBOURS: Husband's second marriage triggered Bunga children murder appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Police probe what triggered Bunga family tragedy as new details emerge
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police are investigating what may have triggered the deadly attack on five children in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, after new details emerged about the events leading to the deaths of two siblings and the serious injury of three others. Investigators are examining witness accounts of a disagreement involving the family on … The post Police probe what triggered Bunga family tragedy as new details emerge appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Vipers SC signs Nigerian defender Tarabina
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Reigning Uganda Premier League champion Vipers SC has signed Nigerian defender Princewill Biweribo Tarabina on a two-year contract to bolster its squad ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old central defender previously played for Nigerian Premier League sides Bayelsa United FC and Plateau United FC. Tarabina's arrival fills the void … The post Vipers SC signs Nigerian defender Tarabina appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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