THIS WEEK: Pharmacists criticize Gov’t response to Doctors’ strike Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | During a Nov.17 press conference held at pharmacy house in Kyambogo, pharmacists under their umbrella organization – the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda warned that they would join medical workers who are on sit down strike protesting …
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THIS WEEK: Bamugemereire land commission extended Kampala,Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The land commission of inquiry chaired by the lady justice Catherine Bamugemereire has been extended for another six months after the initial term expired on November, 09. In the legal notice dated November05 the president wrote that the notice was …
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THIS WEEK: Gashumba brothers’ case flops Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Appearing before Grade one Magistrate Samuel Kagoda on Nov.20, city socialite Frank Gashumba and his brother Innocent Kasumba who are being charged with fraud were told their case couldn’t be heard because Buganda Road Chief magistrate James Eremye Mawanda …
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THIS WEEK: Cheptegei participates in world’s fastest running course Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joshua Cheptegei continued his rise in long distance athletics by running the world’s second fastest 15 kilometer race ever at the Seven Hills Race Zevenheuvelenloop in Nijmegen, Netherlands on Nov.09. The Seven Hills Race Zevenheuvelenloop is …
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THIS WEEK: Government courts Indian investor for Kilembe mines Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda toured the Kilembe mines in Kasese with Uganda’s Honorary Consul to Mumbai Madhusudan Agrawal on Nov 18, it was a sign of progress for how far the government is willing to …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The High court in Kampala Friday dismissed the application filed by Uganda Medical Union against Government and Uganda Medical Association, that sought an interim order stopping negotiations regarding the Socio-economic interets of the striking Doctors. The Deputy Registrar incharge of Civil Matters Sarah Langa ruled …
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FDC Provisional results Patrick Amuriat – 57.6% Mugisha Muntu – 41.7% Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Provisional results from Mandela Stadium indicate that the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) 7th National Delegates Conference has elected former Kumi Country MP Eng. Patrick Amuriat president. FDC Electoral Commission head Dan Mugarura …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) delegates will vote Friday afternoon for their party president at a 7th National Delegates Conference at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Vying for the top position in Uganda’s leading opposition party are incumbent Rtd Gen. Mugisha Muntu, Patrick Amuriat, …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The Director of Public Prosecution Mike Chibita has pressed new charges against three Kaweesi murder suspects, of being part of a terrorist group. The freshly charged suspects are ; Ali Mugoya, Abudallah Kala and Hibwani Sinani Zikusooka who thought were going home today having clocked …
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