Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero town authorities are facing challenges in managing the increasing number of unclaimed bodies at Luwero Hospital. On average, three bodies are dropped at the hospital every week, sourced from accident and murder scenes, as well as other incidents. Out of the seven bodies …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five people have been handed life imprisonment by the High Court in Kampala for their involvement in the murder of Abdallah and Ibrahim Bakhit, former managers of Juba City Hotel in Arua Park, Kampala Central Division, approximately five years ago. The convicted individuals include …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has partnered with Buganda Kingdom to address the high youth unemployment by promoting vocational skilling programs. Jane Barekye, the State House Comptroller, representing the government has joined forces with Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga to encourage young people to embrace …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brig. Flavia Byekwaso, the former UPDF spokesperson has taken over as the new Chief of Staff at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center (URDCC) in Jinja City, three months after graduating from the National Defense College (NDC) in Buikwe District. URDCC is responsible for …
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New York, US | Xinhua | The U.S. dollar firmed up in late trading on Wednesday as U.S. leaders expressed optimism over debt limit negotiations. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, increased 0.31 percent at 102.8819 in late trading. In late New York trading, the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wandegeya police are investigating a suspected suicide by shooting involving Rogers Atuhaire, a private guard with SGA Security Company. Atuhaire is said to have taken his own life at Mukwasi building along Buganda Road in Kampala around 9 am this morning. A statement by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual review of the public service sector was dominated by issues of salary enhancements, delayed payments, and corruption mainly in the recruitment processes. The sector reviews are aimed at presenting to the public the level of successes or failures by each, as far as …
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OBITUARY | THE INDEPENDENT | One of the things that Patrick Aloysius Okumu Ringa (now late) will be remembered for was his generosity, which he exhibited through various donations to his communities in Nebbi District. These included sponsoring the education of more than 100 children at different levels from Primary …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Causality and emergency healthcare service providers have expressed concern over the continued transportation of accident victims on police patrol vehicles, stating that it complicates the management of patients. Dr. Alfonse Omona, a General Surgeon who currently heads the Accidents and Emergency Department at Masaka …
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New York, US | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed Russia’s decision that would allow the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows the export of Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products from Black Sea ports. “We have some positive and significant developments: confirmation by …
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