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The Independent Uganda:
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Journey to Freedom Square: Resilience amidst Makerere’s Institutional crisis

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (689+ words) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than half of the students who enroll in postgraduate programs at Makerere University, the "Journey to Freedom Square" ends not in the triumph of a graduation gown, but in a long, grueling stalemate. Despite the…...

The Independent Uganda:
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VICTORIA CUP: Tough final day awaits Uganda as Kenya maintains decisive lead

19+ hour, 3+ min ago  (670+ words) RESULTS after 3 of 4 rounds " Ken 10.5 vs Ug5.5 Today "Foursomes " Ug 0.5 Ken 3.5 "Four-ball " Ug 3" Ken 1 Thursday "Foursomes " Ug 1.5 Ken 2.5 "Four-ball " Ug 0.5 Ken 3.5 LAST YEAR " Ug 10.5 vs Ken 5.5 Friday "Foursomes " Ken 0" Ug 4 "Four-ball " Ken 2" Ug 2 Thursday "Foursomes " Ken 3" Ug 1 "Four-ball " Ken 0.5 Ug 3.5 After…...

The Independent Uganda:
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Uganda's pensions sector grows to Sh30.7 trillion

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (506+ words) The highest interest was 20.4% declared by I&M Bank Staff Scheme, while the lowest was 3% declared by United Bank for Africa staff provident fund." Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |"Uganda's pensions sector assets have reached an unprecedented UGX 30.7 trillion, up from…...

The Independent Uganda:
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Victoria Cup 2026 flag raising in pictures

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (173+ words) Victoria Cup 2026 flag raising in pictures'The Independent Uganda Victoria Cup 2026 flag raising in pictures Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If the raging rains give way, the Ryder Cup-inspired Victoria Cup between Kenya and Uganda will tee off at 8am today with Joseph…...

The Independent Uganda:
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First ever farmers exhibition and training in Manafwa attracts hundreds

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (522+ words) Manafwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Manafwa District, through the Production Department and collaboration with partners, has held a successful farmers" training and exhibition at the district headquarters that attracted hundreds eager to catch up with new trends in the agriculture sector....

The Independent Uganda:
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Tanzania launches 20,000 solar home systems to electrify 120 islands

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (188+ words) DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua |" Tanzania on Saturday launched a solar electrification project targeting 120 islands across eight regions bordering major lakes and the Indian Ocean. The initiative aims to install 20,000 solar home systems at a total cost of 8 billion Tanzanian shillings…...

The Independent Uganda:
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Pamela Tumwebaze's suspect murderer arrested

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (266+ words) Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mukono District have arrested a key suspect in the murder of a Uganda Christian University Director of Students Affairs, as investigations into the killing continue. According to Recheal Kawala, spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan…...

The Independent Uganda:
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UCE 2025: Arts excel, science failures drop

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (460+ words) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More candidates attained a C grade and above in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations than in 2024, signalling improved application of knowledge and skills to real-life situations. Arts and humanities subjects registered the strongest performance,…...

The Independent Uganda:
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Car sales surge across Africa

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (417+ words) New cars are hitting Africa's roads faster than ever as local productionrises and Chinese brands heat up competition with attractive prices.Morocco is speeding production at over 1 million units surpassing South Africa at nearly 600,000 units. "Many drivers are upgrading because…...

The Independent Uganda:
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Zambian, Ghanaian presidents hold talks to cement bilateral cooperation

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (271+ words) LUSAKA | Xinhua |" Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Thursday held talks with his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama, with a particular focus on deepening economic ties. The two leaders met at State House in Lusaka following Mahama's arrival on Wednesday for…...