Tag Archives: Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said that the government is struggling to procure vaccines to vaccinate 21 million people in the country. The country plans to vaccinate 22 million people aged 18 and above in the country. However, data from the health ministry shows that …

Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will be represented by a 10-member team at the World Athletics under 20 championship slated for August 17-22, 2021 in Nairobi, Kenya. Namayo Mawerere, the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) publicity Secretary said the team will fly out on Sunday aboard Uganda Airlines to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 10 newly appointed Judicial Officers at the rank of Registrars and Magistrates have been deployed to different stations in the country in a bid to take services closer to people. According to a statement issued by the Judiciary, Bubulo and Kyenjojo Courts …

🔴 CECAFA CUP FINAL Express 1 Nyasa 0 Dar es Salaam | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Premier League champions Express FC have beaten Malawi giants Nyasa Big Bullets FC 1-0 to lift their first ever CECAFA Kagame Cup trophy. The match was won by a single goal by Martin Kiiza. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of health is considering allocating the Sinovac vaccines to groups of people in banks, companies and organizations that might be interested in getting vaccinated. The country at the moment has a total of 300,000 doses that were donated by the People’s Republic …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested and charged two people for allegedly Impersonating as NDA staff and three for dealing in illegal sell and smuggling of drugs. Officials of NDA also impounded assorted drugs worth shillings 130 million from private pharmacies and clinics in …

  Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Medical Stores (NMS) plans to digitally track all patients who will receive drugs and other essential supplies at public health facilities by 2024. The plan is part of the agency’s move to digitize the supply chain to enhance transparency in the procurement, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The re-opening of health training institutions has been characterized by low student turn up. The students were supposed to return to school yesterday after more than two months of being at home following the government’s move to institute a 42-day lockdown due to the …

🔴 CECAFA CUP FINAL 7pm ➡ Express vs Nyasa Dar es Salaam | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Premier League champions Express FC will face guest side and Malawi giants Nyasa Big Bullets FC in the final of the CECAFA Kagame Cup tonight. The final to be witnessed by the CAF …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Medical teaching institutions in the country are set to conduct a vaccination for all students. This follows a decision by President Yoweri Museveni to reopen medical schools after a 42-day nationwide lockdown that ended last month. The decision was based on the need to …