Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has asked all leaders and citizens to embrace peaceful campaigns. Kaziimba says that the country can do better than the violence so far exhibited and that Ugandans deserve better. He …
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The interventions police, the EC, and President Museveni must make to ensure democratic elections COMMENT | MICHAEL ABONEKA | It is barely two months to the general elections day of January 14, 2021, and we are still wondering whether we shall make it alive. In order to achieve free fair …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has asked the new American Ambassador to Uganda Natalie Brown to help forge cooperation between Parliament of Uganda and the United States -US Congress. Kadaga notes that the collaboration is strong at the government level but there is no …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 60 percent of health workers involved in the treatment of COVID-19 patients who developed psychological challenges are experiencing difficulties finding therapy. This is according to a new study by the Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Dr Richard Muhindo who was the principal investigator …
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Scientists have been racing to develop COVID-19 vaccines that could reach millions, yet many of the studies have surprisingly small sample sizes drawn from the clinical trials. Does that matter? ANALAYSIS | COVID-19 VACCINE | GAVI.COM | Before a vaccine or drug is made available to the public it normally …
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Isingiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Isingiro District headquarters have temporarily been closed after twelve staff tested positive for COVID-19. Herbert Muhangi, the Isingiro Resident District Commissioner who also chairs the District COVID-19 taskforce, says they decided to close the offices to stop further spread of the virus and ensure proper …
Read More »Top executives at PSFU, Centenary Bank and NSSF share ideas Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | These are tough times. New strategies have to be designed and implemented by business managers to achieve success during and post-COVID-19 era. This was the general message that came out of the speeches of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mulago hospital executive director Dr. Baterana has denounced the false information that has been circulating that second deputy prime Ali Kirunda Kivejinja succumbed to COVID-19. According to Dr. Baterana, such information is barbaric and is being spread by people with selfish interests, therefore Ugandans …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Bank of Uganda report has revealed that commercial banks recorded profits to a tune of 874 Billion Shillings between March and September 2020. This is despite the Covid-19 pandemic that led to the closure of many businesses after the country went into lockdown. According …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a sigh of relief among cattle farmers in Bunyoro sub-region following the decision by the government to re-open livestock markets. In March, the markets were closed across the country following the outbreak of COVID-19. Last week, the government announced the reopening of the …
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