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Gov’t to borrow Sh148 billion to fight gender based violence

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Director Uganda Media Centre, Shaban Bantariza said the decision was approved by cabinet yesterday during its weekly meeting. The borrowing was approved to support the strengthening of social risk management and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response project. The loan is required to …

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Minister Kamya asks court to give her a second chance to talk with Lukwago

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The High Court in Kampala has given Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and Minister in-charge of Kampala  Betty Olive Namisango Kamya another chance to explore an amicable settlement of their differences. This after Kamya’s new lawyer MacDusman Kabega informed Justice Wolayo Henreitta that they were unable to meet on April …

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Minister Aceng tasks Lango districts to ban Sachet Waragi

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health Minister, Dr. Jane Aceng has directed the eight districts in Lango region to immediately pass laws banning the sale of sachet waragi. The district are Dokolo, Oyam, Apac, Lira, Kole, Alebtong, Amolatar and Otuke. In September 2-17, government banned the sale of sachet …

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Israel scraps plan to expel African migrants

Jerusalem, Undefined | AFP |  Israel announced on Tuesday it had abandoned plans to expel African migrants who entered the Jewish state illegally, after failing to find a country willing to host them. The plan had targeted some 42,000 migrants of Eritrean and Sudanese origin currently living in Israel. Government …

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Best Kemigisa defends herself over grabbing Kingdom property

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Tooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisa set conditions if her and her in-laws back in Fort portal are to sit on the round table, to resolve the rift between them over Kingdom Property. Her Royal Highness says her tormentors should come out publicly and apologizes to …

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FDC in fundraising drive for Rukungiri candidate

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party supporters in Rukungiri district have embarked on a fundraising for Betty Muzanira, a candidate for Rukungiri district Woman Member of parliament seat. According to Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Roland Mugume Kaginda, the decision was taken by FDC members …

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Parliament to honour Commonwealth games team

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament of Uganda will on Tuesday honour Team Uganda that finished 15th at the just ended 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia. Chris Obore, the director of Communication at Parliament confirmed the development to URN on Monday. ” The Ugandan team members will …

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Janet Museveni warns Makerere on strikes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataaha Museveni has cautioned the Makerere University community against resorting to strikes as a means of expressing their grievances. The First Lady was speaking at the Makerere – Sweden Bilateral Research Programme (MAK-SIDA) Annual Planning Meeting 2018 …

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