Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Education officials in Ntungamo District and Municipality are challenging the concept of completely free education. They argue that it is a flawed and unrealistic notion, given the government’s limited resources and the increasing demand for quality education across the country. Led by Fred Bahati, the …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Kasese district is considering a significant overhaul of its drainage system to address recurring flooding disasters. This initiative will involve clearing numerous homes built along major drainage channels. Over the weekend, floods swept through the town, resulting in the deaths of two people and causing …
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FAO launches ambitious project to transform East African food safety systems Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |Â Food safety risks pose a substantial threat to public health in Africa, hindering efforts to boost agricultural trade and economic development. Unsafe food not only jeopardises health but also reduces the nutritional value of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Nina Interiors Limited, a player in Uganda’s furniture industry for over 30 years, has announced the grand opening of its new experiential center in Makindye, Kampala city in partnership with global furniture manufacturer Sunon. This state-of-the-art center will showcase a wide range of innovative office, …
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NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya on Tuesday imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC), two regional trade blocs, citing an increase in local production. Andrew Karanja, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has been selected to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Challenge League B from November 4 to 16 in Kampala and Entebbe. The Challenge League B is a qualification pathway for the 2027 ICC World Cup, which will be hosted by Zimbabwe, South Africa …
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The China-Africa forum produced myriad agreements between China and over 50 African nations on areas ranging from industry and agriculture to natural resources and investments ANALYSIS | AGENCIES |Â Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation …
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Where they come from and what stands in the way of distributing them ANALYSIS | AGENCIES |Â The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have declared the latest outbreak of mpox in Africa a health emergency. An epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo …
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The insurance industry recorded Shs1.6trillion in premiums last year but motor third party accounted for only one percent Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Insurance sector leaders are calling on the government to implement measures ensuring that all motorists secure mandatory motor third-party insurance, aimed at safeguarding road accident victims. Speaking …
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The African Development Bank has mobilised $275 million for the project, with the Global Environment Facility and the government jointly contributing $5 million Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â The implementation of the 69.2 km Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP) continues to gain momentum, with current progress standing at 28.4% …
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