Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Former Inspector General of Government Augustine Ruzindana has described this year’s election as unprecedented, with the role of the electoral commission muted and security agencies and candidates dominating the exercise. Appearing on NTV Uganda’s On The Spot Show Thursday night, Ruzindana was particularly critical …
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Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | A plan by supporters of US President Donald Trump to take control of the Capitol building has left one dead, and a curfew declared to help halt what many have referred to as a ‘coup attempt’. The U.S. Congress had convened …
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New NUP App to monitor election results launched Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | National Unity Platform (NUPP party Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has warned of a growing state of insecurity in the country, that has recently included death of a former national boxing …
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▶ FULL SPEECH ✅ GDP just over $15.38 trillion in 2020 ✅ 100th anniversary of CPC in 2021 ✅ 832 counties, 100 million rural residents out of poverty Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT, CGTN & PD CHINA | Chinese President Xi Jinping has today delivered his annual New Year Address …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown has warned that there will be consequences for those who undermine democracy in the country. “The United States, along with other like-minded, democratic countries, will pay close attention to actions of individuals and organizations who interfere …
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‘We were already offering each candidate time weekly,’ says UBC Deputy MD Maurice Mugisha Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) has agreed to provide free airspace on their Television and Radios for all the Uganda Presidential candidates. Wilfred Senyange, the UBC spokesperson confirmed the development today. …
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ABSA wins big at 2020 Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The role of Absa Group Limited’s Regional Operations (ARO) in using technology and coming up with strategic responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, have earned them a top Global Retail Banking Innovation Award. Absa Group …
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📌Arrives 🇺🇬 10.30am #Airbus #A330neo 💰unbeatable economics 🌍excellent range versatility 💺superior comfort Toulouse, France | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | A new Uganda Airlines plane, an Airbus A330neo, has just taken off on an 11-hour journey from Southern France, heading to Entebbe Airport. The A330neo is the latest version of the most …
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📌 BMAU Assessment guide 90% and above Very Good (Achieved at least 90% of outputs and outcomes) 70%-89% Good (Achieved at least 70% of outputs and outcomes) ✅ MOH – 50%-69% Fair (Achieved at least 50% of outputs outcomes) 49% and below Poor (Achieved below 50% of outputs and outcomes) Source: BMAU …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Communications Commission-UCC has asked Google LLC to block up to 14 YouTube channels accused of broadcasting messages that they say are likely to compromise national security and incite violence. The listed channels include Ghetto TV, KKTV, Bobi Wine 2021, JB Muwonge 2, Namungo Media, …
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