Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Association of Principals of Health Training Institutions of Uganda-APHTIU is pushing for a review of the outdated teaching curriculum to meet the current challenges of the profession. The principals and tutors of both public and private health institutions from across the country at …
Read More »Africa’s largest power dam stokes regional tensions
Paris, France | AFP | Ethiopia’s construction of a massive power dam on the Blue Nile is raising tensions with Egypt, which depends on the river for 90 percent of its water supply. As the neighbours and Sudan met in Washington Wednesday for mediated talks on the potential conflict flashpoint, here …
Read More »Nawangwe implores MPs on new funding for Makerere
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Vice-Chancellor, Barnabas Nawangwe has told Parliamentary committee on education to explore new funding options for the University. Nawangwe was on Tuesday appearing alongside Makerere University Management and University Council led by chairperson Lorna Magara to answer to the queries related to …
Read More »Buvuma district demarcating L. Victoria buffer zones to tame encroachers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Buvuma district have started a drive to reclaim the Lake Victoria buffer zone which had been taken over by encroachers. The buffer zone today is characterized by semi-permanent structures, buildings, farms and forests. The campaign targeting about 20 landing sites has started …
Read More »AMREF Africa CEO calls for increased taxes on sugar
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The global Chief Executive Officer of international NGO, AMREF Africa, Dr. Gitahi Githinji, has called for legislation on fast foods and sugar if Uganda is to tackle the growing public health threat of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). He said recent statistics are showing that globally …
Read More »Court issues criminal summons to Ingrid Turinawe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Magistrates Court has issued criminal summons to the Forum for Democratic Change’s Secretary for Mobilization Ingrid Turinawe who is wanted for being a common nuisance. The Grade One Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis issued the summons on Wednesday following the request of …
Read More »Deputy IGP halts UN job interviews for 200 Kampala police officers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Police Maj Gen Stephen Muzeeyi Sabiiti has halted United Nations jobs interviews for over 220 officers from Kampala Metropolitan policing region. A source at Kampala Metropolitan police headquarters intimated that Sabiiti has ordered for the withdrawal of police …
Read More »Aswa region records 15 road fatalities in four months
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 14 people have been killed and more than 40 others injured in road accidents involving motorcycles and vehicles in Aswa river region in the last four months. The fatalities were recorded in Gulu, Amuru and Kitgum districts. The deadly accidents have …
Read More »Total Uganda unveils ‘epic battle’ campaign for Excellium
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Total Uganda has unveiled a new nationwide campaign dubbed “Epic Battle” aimed at driving increased consumption of its Total Excellium environmentally and engine friendly fuel in addition to rewarding its customers for the continued support. The promotion will last two months with three lucky …
Read More »Rodrygo makes history as Madrid put six past Galatasaray
Madrid, Spain | AFP | Rodrygo scored a sensational hat-trick and the fastest two goals in Champions League history on Wednesday as Real Madrid humiliated Galatasaray 6-0. The 18-year-old had his double after just six minutes and 14 seconds at the Santiago Bernabeu before teeing up Karim Benzema to make it …
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