Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund is likely to give a lower interest to savers for the year 2020/21, than what was paid out last year, according to the economic conditions prevailing. The decision to raise, lower or maintain the interest rate largely depends on two factors, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mountain Slayers Uganda has handed over mountain climbing safety equipment to the Rwenzori mountains’ guiding community as part of a project that also saw guides and rangers from the Rwenzori mountains receive safety training for the mountains back in June 2021. The activity, that took place at Rwenzori …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Private Sector Foundation Uganda, the country’s apex body for the private sector, has launched a partnership with Bird Uganda Safaris Limited, a Ugandan birding tour company to establish 3,980 work opportunities for young women and men over a 5-year period. The partnership is in collaboration …
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Uganda rabies cases 2020 ● Total cases reported 13,392 (average 99 cases per week) ● Total deaths 266. Select district figures Kampala -763 Moroto -487 Masindi -415 Ntungamo -442 Mbarara -464 Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries(MAAIF) in conjunction with the Uganda Veterinary …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to secure the health and safety of its employees and the communities at large, SafeBoda has announced a vaccination drive for all members of its community and beyond in line with government guidelines, it said on Sept.24. The vaccination program, in partnership with …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 4,000 people in Lira district will be compensated for lost cattle during the conflict in the Lango region. The beneficiaries are drawn from all sub-counties in Lira district and the two divisions of Lira city. According to a list released by the Attorney General, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has given South Sudan a one-month ultimatum to waive visa fees for Ugandan nationals seeking to enter the country. This follows Uganda’s decision to waive visa fees for South Sudanese entering Uganda which will take effect on October 1. Speaking to the media, the …
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Fraud cases have been unearthed in the Covid-19 vaccination campaign Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 45-year-old man has been denied a Covid-19 vaccination stamp after he failed to pay 20,000 Shillings. On 22 April, Francis Uzabakiriho, a security guard at Kampala Junior Academy received his first COVID-19 jab when a team …
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MPs have denounced the high costs of data and voice bundles Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have tasked government to prevail over telecommunication companies that are charging exorbitantly for services which is affecting communications countrywide. The MPs voiced their concerns on Thursday following a presentation on the state of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sex workers are demanding for better jobs amidst the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The sex workers say due to the restricted public gatherings and closed bars, they are struggling to survive. Tiffany Namirembe has been surviving on sex work for the last five years, after she was …
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