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Independence Day: Besigye calls for “second liberation”

Prossy Kisakye | October 9, 2024

Four-time presidential candidate and founding member of the Forum for Democratic Change political party, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has called for a “second liberation” to restore power to the citizens and foster Uganda’s development. He made the statement during a press conference at his office on Katonga Road in Kampala on […]

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Uganda celebrates 62nd independence

Barbra Anyait | October 9, 2024

Celebrations to mark 62 years of Uganda’s independence kicked off on Wednesday at Busikho Primary Teachers’ College grounds in Masafu Town Council, Busia District. The independence celebrations are being marked under the theme; ““A recommitment to secure and fortify our destiny”. Some of the notable guests for this year’s event […]

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40 to receive medals on Independence Day

Barbra Anyait | October 4, 2024

In the run-up to Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations, the government has announced that 40 individuals will be awarded various national honours. Among the recipients, 5 are women and 35 are men. The commemoration will take place on October 9 at Busikho Teacher’s Primary School Grounds in Masafu Town Council, […]

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Police probe 22 deaths recorded on Independence Day

admin | October 12, 2023

By Benson Tumusiime A total of 22 people died countrywide during the 61st Independence Day celebrations that were held in Kitgum District on Monday, police have revealed. Addressing the media yesterday, police spokesperson Fred Enanga said 31 criminal cases were recorded that day. These included three cases of murder, five cases […]

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Bishop Tomusange arrested at NUP headquarters, says Bobi Wine

Juliet Nalwooga | October 9, 2023

Mityana Bishop William Tomusange is one of the people who were arrested at the National Unity Platform (NUP) party offices in Kamwokya on Monday morning. This is according to the party president, Mr. Robert Kyagulanyi commonly known as Bobi Wine. Businesses in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb came to a standstill […]