Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN and Stanbic Bank have launched an initiative in which they hope to raise up to USD 100 million to help small and informal enterprises out of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative dubbed, the Economic Enterprise Restart Fund is a three-year …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change- FDC presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat Oboi has pledged to fight for the financial independence of the people of Teso. Amuriat who is currently canvassing for support in Katakwi district was moved by the high levels of poverty and suffering by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale High Court Judge Jesse Byaruhanga has dismissed with costs an application filed by Nelson Wedayila and James Kangala against the Bamasaba cultural institution officially known as Inzu Ya Masaba. The two ran to court after they were dismissed by the Masaba cultural council in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seven Community Development Officers in Nakaseke district are in trouble over alleged extortion of money from applicants of Emyooga, the presidential initiative for wealth and job creation. The Community Development Officers in trouble are from sub-counties of Ngoma, Kikamulo, Kinyogogga, Wakyato and Kinoni. Others …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Masaka has sentenced a man to 40 years in jail for defilement. Court presided over by Justice Victoria Nakintu Katamba heard that Benon Kafeero, a resident of Matetet trading center in Mateete town council in Sembabule district defiled his 8-year-old daughter …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Uganda Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has expressed concern about the failure by candidates to observe the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during campaigns. He said while the Ministry of Health has urged politicians to ensure social distancing, wear masks and have hand washing facilities …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent parliamentary candidates in the Acholi sub-region are promising to address the challenges in the education and health sectors. 52 independent candidates are contesting for various parliamentary seats in Gulu, Omoro, Nwoya and Amuru district. The rest are flag bearers of different political parties which …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man who was summoned by the Supreme Court to explain why he shouldn’t be found guilty for contempt of court after using abusive language against Judges in his application has shot back with more insults. It comes a week after the panel of seven …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | The e-Conomy Africa 2020 report released today by Google and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), estimates that increased access to faster and better quality internet, and Africa’s commitment to creating the world’s largest single market under the African Continental Free Trade Area, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators sitting on Parliament’s Budget committee have accused the government of failing to have a comprehensive plan on the roll out of the long distance-learning programme through radio broadcast. The MPs were today examining a number of responses by the State Minister for Higher Education …
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