Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Management of Kagadi General Hospital is stuck with a body of yet to be identified man. A nurse at Kagadi General Hospital who spoke to URN on condition of anonymity since she is not authorized to speak to the press says the …
Read More »Muntu promises better housing for Mbale city
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | General Gregg Mugisha Muntu, the Alliance for National Transformation-ANT presidential candidate has promised to improve the housing sector in Mbale city. Muntu, who is canvassing support in Bugisu region for his presidential bid, made the pledge while meeting voters in BCU quarters in Namatala ward …
Read More »Two injured as police blocks Kyagulanyi’s rallies in Acholi
Nyowa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people were on Thursday injured and hospitalized in Nwoya and Amuru Districts following running battles between police and National Unity Platform – NUP party supporters. They include Zubeda Yasin, 26, a resident of Lorikwo West Cell in Elegu Town Council in Amuru and a …
Read More »URC not ready to resume commuter train six months after suspension
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) has said it is not yet ready to resume passenger train services due to ongoing works to ensure observing the COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures. The passenger train service was shut down in March this year following the outbreak of COVID-19, …
Read More »For Russians, humble dacha provides refuge from coronavirus
Sokolniki, Russia | AFP | After years spent on submarines with Russia’s Northern Fleet, Ivan Chernyshyov is having no problem adjusting to life on coronavirus lockdown — especially as, like many Russians, the retired sailor can escape to the countryside. “It’s good here. We’ll grow carrots and strawberries and maybe …
Read More »Three things we learned from the Premier League
London, United Kingdom | AFP | The Premier League returned with a bang as title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool enjoyed goal sprees, while VAR controversies hogged the headlines. Here, AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from the opening weekend of the English top-fight season: Man City, Liverpool …
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