Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Kasana-Luwero Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa has expressed concern over the unsuccessful transition of 13 seminarians from St. Kizito Minor Seminary in Nandere under Nandere Parish to a Major Seminary. Traditionally, seminarians from a Minor Seminary proceed to a Major Seminary …
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The prototype will demonstrate how to digitally manage, monitor, track, and trace infected people | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, Roke Telkom, has been awarded a grant worth Shs100 million under Phase 3 of the National Support Initiatives Program. The grant from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance …
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Mazima Retirement Plan was in 2016 granted an operating licence by the industry regulator, Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA). The company’s CEO Livingstone Mukasa spoke to the Independent’s Isaac Khisa about the progress registered in promoting voluntary retirement plans targeting informal sector and the opportunities that lies ahead. Two …
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Uganda ?? 215/8 (50 ov) | Denmark ??129 (29 ov, target: 131) Uganda won by 1 run (D/L) method Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia | THE INDEPENDENT | All was going well for Uganda, having set Denmark 215 and with them crawling towards it at 74/3 off 23.4 overs, when rain interrupted play. …
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Uganda ?? 249/5 Bermuda ?? 60 all out (Uganda wins by 189 runs) Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia | THE INDEPENDENT | Captain Roger Mukasa scored an impressive 97 runs from 135 balls including six fours as Uganda put her ICC World Cricket League Division 4 hopes back on track on Monday. The …
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Metaphors of Buganda or images of exploitation? Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | A current exhibition of Geoffrey Mukasa’s works at AKA Gallery in Kamwokya, Kampala relieves his bold and controversial portrayal of the human form, especially the female. A painting by Geoffrey Mukasa would never be complete without these women. …
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But can the carrier survive with its low cost flights in East Africa and beyond? Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA |A low-cost carrier, Vule Airways, is set to fly out of Entebbe International Airport starting November subject to regulatory approval from the Civil Aviation Authority. Robert Mwesigwa, the co-founder and …
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Why are artists finally ditching tourist art? In the heat of the recent tide of arts and culture festivals in Kampala, one can easily conclude that this is an unprecedented moment in the arts scene. This impression could be because, until recently, there has been no coverage of art news. …
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