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She Cranes advance to the Africa Netball Cup final

FINAL – Saturday Uganda 🇺🇬 🆚 South Africa 🇿🇦 Uganda’s Results at the Africa Netball Cup 2024:   Group Stage Uganda 85-34 Eswatini Namibia 43-55 Uganda Uganda 49-50 Zimbabwe Semi-final  Uganda 51-43 Malawi Swakopmund, Namibia | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes have stormed the final of …

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STUNTED: Little progress toward nutrition targets for children in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s efforts to improve nutrition and meet health targets for children and adults remain stunted, as the country grapples with persistent malnutrition and dietary challenges. Gertrude Namayanja, Principal Policy Analyst Office of the Prime Minister, highlights that despite the ambitious Uganda National Action Plan …

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Nakivubo Stadium cleared by CAF for CHAN

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CAF has given a go ahead to Uganda and Burundi to play their African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 qualifier matches at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo. This becomes the first continental fixture the stadium will host since its re-opening earlier this year. The two nations will …

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Police say former LCIII Chairperson in Tororo shot himself

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Paul Okanya, the former LCIII Chairperson of Osukuru Sub County, Tororo District has allegedly shot himself. The incident occurred on Thursday at his home in Osukuru Town Council. According to reports, Okanya returned home around midnight, where a heated argument ensued between him and …

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Govt releases sh50bn to resettle landslide victims

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has released sh50 billion to resettle over 5,000 households living in disaster-prone areas in the Bugisu region. This was revealed on Wednesday by Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja while meeting leaders in the Bugisu region in Mbale City. She said that after last …

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Four Policemen detained after violent arrest goes viral

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four police officers are in detention for violently arresting a woman in Mbarara City.   The woman identified as Victoria Kabatoraine was arrested for allegedly trespassing on land. The land is opposite the Coca-Cola plant in Lubiri cell in Mbarara City. In a video posted on social …

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Binary University offers shs5.5 billion in scholarships to Ugandan students

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan students aspiring to pursue higher education at Malaysia’s prestigious Binary University now have a significant opportunity. A total of UGX 5.5 billion has been allocated for scholarships under the MyBinary International Grant (MyBIG), an initiative designed to support international students. The Ugandan chapter follows the …

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PSFU recognizes Uganda Baati’s community initiatives

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati has been named the Community Development Champion of the Year at the 2nd Annual Private Sector Gala, an award recognizing the company’s profound impact on communities through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives under the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation. Guided by its four …

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