Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Human Rights Network of Journalists (HRNJ) wants the Inspector General of Police Ochola to be held accountable for his statements on beating journalists. In January, Ochola said that security agencies will continue beating journalists purposely to deter them from going where there is …
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Bunyangabu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Katebwa Sub County in Bunyangabu district have raised concerns over the poor state of government schools in the area. The schools in the sub-county are operating under unfavorable conditions, which have affected learning. The situation is worse in government primary schools, many …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | People with pre-existing medical conditions will have to present medical records before they can get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Ministry of Health, presenting medical records is a safety measure to ensure that the right people get the vaccine. Comorbid conditions in COVID-19 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police’s medical team will need four more weeks in Kampala vaccinating policemen and women against COVID-19. The vaccination exercise targeting 20,000 out of close to 47,000 police personnel started on March 22. Kampala which has the highest concentration of police officers was expected to …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Anglican Bishops in Luwero District have hailed the late Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, His Grace Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga for initiating the joint Christian Council. The Luwero Nakaseke and Nakasongola- LUNANA Council was established in the first years of Lwanga’s service after his consecration …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Xsabo Group says they plan to build another three projects, which will bring the number to five plants with a total installed capacity of 150 MW, worth a total investment of 735 Billion Shillings. The company received funding for the Mubende project worth 63 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs is seeking up to sh6.3 trillion to finance its budget for financial year 2021/2022. This was revealed by the Minister for Defense and Veterans Affairs Adolf Mwesige who said that Government has failed to raise Uganda shillings …
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Come to us for credit support, dfcu bosses tell road sector players Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Road contractors should consider partnering with financial institutions to increase their chances of winning while bidding for big projects, according to dfcu Bank Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer, William Sekabembe. “We …
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Electricity consumers in Bundibugyo and Ntoroko districts want power distributor to meet their expectations Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Imlan Lutaaya, 24, the proprietor of Kuteesa Metal Works, a six months old welding startup, located in Nyahuka Town Council, Bundibugyo District has his eyes on the new power distributor …
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Kansai Plascon Uganda Limited has heavily invested in the state of the art paint making plant and waste water management facilities. The Independent’s Julius Businge spoke to the company’s Managing Director, Santosh Gumte about the development in the paint industry. On March 22, 2021 was World Water Day; in …
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