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Three perish in Mayuge road accident

Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people perished Sunday after ramming into a stationery sugar truck in Bufulubi trading center in Mayuge district along the Musita-Lumino highway.  The dead are Henry Maisanswa, Rose Mweba, and Milton Mande. The trio was driving in a Toyota Caldina registration number; UAG 226B when they rammed …

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Prof. Kagonyera: NRM intolerance should stop

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prof. Mondo Kagonyera, the senior presidential adviser on Kigezi Affair and Kabale University University Chancellor, has decried the high levels of intolerance to divergent views that have taken over the National Resistant Movement (NRM), a party he belongs to. Speaking at the launch of …

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Suspect Chickenpox outbreak in Arua City

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua City health officials are investigating a suspected outbreak of Chickenpox, a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Reports indicate that over 10 cases mainly among children have been reported in Komite, Abirici, and Dadawu cells, all in Ayivu division in Arua city. …

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Museveni challenges Banyoro on PDM

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged the people of Bunyoro sub-region to use the Parish development model-PDM funds wisely in order to transform their livelihoods. According to Museveni, if used properly, the PDM cash will cause a tremendous change in the livelihoods of poor Ugandans …

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Support empowerment of the deaf: Gender Minister

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Disability Affairs), Hellen Asamo, has called on MPs to support the education and sports ministry to staff schools with sign language interpreters. “As we count on your deliberate affirmative actions during legislation and appropriation, my ministry …

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Why fuel pump prices will continue to drop

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has predicted the continued fall in fuel pump prices as the global industry continues to stabilize. A mini survey by Uganda Radio Network in different parts in and around Kampala shows a liter of petrol now goes for …

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