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Report warns of highly contaminated Uganda tomatoes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to eight harmful pesticide contaminants have been found in tomatoes sold in major markets in Kampala and other parts of Uganda. The study by the Uganda National Association of Community and Occupational Health – UNACOH was done in 18 districts of Uganda under …

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Japan offers sh88billion grant to improve Kampala traffic

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda government has today signed a grant agreement with Japan for sh88.6 billion project to help improve traffic control in Kampala. Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija signed the grant aid agreement with the Japanese Ambasador Kazuaki Kameda . The grant  will be spent on constructing …

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IN THE INDEPENDENT: The Zigy Wyne death

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Zigy Wyne death: ‘Kiwani’ in Kampala streetspeak means “something fake.” Musician Bobi Wine coined the word in 2007 as the title of his song that won that year’s award for best Afro beat single. …

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VIDEO: Stealing from the sick

VIDEO: Stealing from the sick – Full documentary – BBC Africa Eye Kampala, Uganda | BBC VIDEOS | Everyone in Uganda is entitled to free medicine to combat killer diseases like malaria. Despite Government efforts to improve access to essential medicines, a significant number of people have to use private facilities …

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VIDEO: Uganda Airlines releases promotional fares

VIDEO: Uganda Airlines releases promotional fares – airline to take to the skies this august Kampala, Uganda | VIDEOS UBC UGANDA | It’s an all systems go for Uganda Airlines following the release of promotional fares to seven destinations in the region running for two months. Uganda airlines commercial director …

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VIDEO: What happens to unclaimed impounded motorcycles?

VIDEO: What happens to unclaimed impounded motorcycles? Kampala, Uganda | VIDEOS NTV UGANDA | Traffic operations against bodaboda cyclists are common in Kampala, and these especially happen at traffic light junctions. However, many of the arrested riders never pick up their motorcycles, which end up taking up to five years …

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JOBS: Health and Nutrition Specialist  World Vision UGANDA

  Position: Health and Nutrition Specialist  World Vision UGANDA Report to: Health and Nutrition Technical Lead Location: Kampala – National Office Purpose The Health and Nutrition Specialist will support the Health & Nutrition Technical Lead to provide overall strategic leadership in the Health & Nutrition sector, guiding relevant programming in both development and …

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VIDEO: NBS Investigation Into Ziggy Wyne’s Death

VIDEO: NBS Investigation into Zigy Wyne’s death Kampala, Uganda | VIDEOS NBS UGANDA | What caused the death of musician Zigy Wyne? Canary Mugume talks to people who are party to the developments surrounding the events that led to Zigy Wyne’s death. Share on:

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