Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has revealed that only the most vulnerable Ugandans will be vaccinated against Mpox. Currently, at least 20 districts have been affected by the pandemic with Kampala having the highest number of cases of 55 followed by Nakasongola, Yumbe, Maracha and Arua. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) have announced the reception of the highest number of entries from top corporate brands and agencies, for the 2024 edition. According to Shafique Ssemakula, the co-founder of Evolve Africa and the organizers of the UMEAS, this year’s edition registered the …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers under the Busoga Health Forum (BHF) have launched a comprehensive malaria eradication program valued at UGX 154 billion in the Busoga sub-region. This initiative aims to curb malaria through mass screening and treatment of malaria cases to suppress the parasite’s spread within …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The stage is set for the grand return of the Ikon Film and Television Awards. The 2025 edition promises to be bigger and better. Organised by the Ikon Inspire Foundation, Reach A Hand Uganda, and Sauti Plus Media Hub, the awards are the …
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Byanyima asks Gov to produce Besigye Kampala, Ugandaa | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Winnie Byanyima, wife of missing veteran Ugandan politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has accused Government of holding him in a Kampala military facility. “I request the govt of Uganda to release my husband Dr Kizza Besigye from …
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Byanyima asks Gov to produce Besigye Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The front page of Wednesday’s The Daily Monitor says it all — ” Besigye missing in Nairobi.” Dr. Kizza Besigye, veteran Ugandan politician and four-time presidential candidate is reported missing, but his wife Winnie Byanyima claims …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has refused to comply with an order from State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, to allow people evicted from the disputed Kireka Police barracks land to return to their houses. Last year, Major General Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi, the then Deputy Inspector General …
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Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in Kotido district have recovered over 50 cows that suspected Karamojong warriors raided in a foiled mission in Moroto district. It is reported that the armed warriors believed to have come from Kotido district raided cows from the grazing area in Kobebe …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has postponed the case involving TikToker Ibrahim Musana, popularly known as Pressure 24 Seven, who faces charges of promoting hate speech. Pressure 24 Seven is accused of eight counts of promoting hate speech against President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Speaker …
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Kibaale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four suspects are in custody at Kibaale Central Police Station over allegations of rape and robbery. The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations, were apprehended on Sunday night during a police operation. The group is accused of waylaying …
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