Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has taken significant steps to address the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak by releasing ninety thousand (90,000) doses of vaccines to twenty-three (23) highly affected districts. Ministers Frank Tumwebaze and Maj Bright Rwamirama oversaw the …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) announced on Monday the final squad that will play at the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Men’s World Cup. 20 teams will tussle it out at the World Cup from June 1 to 29 in the West Indies and the …
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Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 100 pupils of Ewanga Primary School in Ewanga Sub County, Madi Okollo District, missed their end-of-term one examinations due to an outbreak of conjunctivitis, commonly known as red eye disease. School authorities report that the most affected pupils are those in the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has received cancer screening equipment worth Shillings 400 million, thanks to The Korean Foundation for International Health Care (KOFIH). This donation is particularly significant as Uganda faces a considerable burden of cancer, especially cervical cancer among women. Dr. James …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has put in place a raft of measures aimed at reversing the deterioration of air quality, a state-run environmental watchdog said Monday. Barirega Akankwasah, the executive director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), told reporters here that there is a need to make …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The failure of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) regulations poses a significant threat to Uganda’s financial integrity on the global stage. Despite being obligated to adhere to AML/CFT regulations like banks, …
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KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Rwandan and Ugandan officials gathered in Nyagatare district in eastern Rwanda on Monday for the second cross-border security meeting aimed at addressing shared challenges and fostering collaboration. “Our nations share more than just geographical proximity; we share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties. Along with …
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Mogadishu,Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has paid glowing tribute to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their contributions and exemplary service in promoting security and stability in Somalia. At a ceremony held at the UPDF Headquarters in Sector One, Mogadishu …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda has reported a net profit of Shs27 billion, representing a 17% increase in 2023 from the previous year’s performance of Shs23 billion. The growth was supported by a surge in customer deposits, which rose to Shs567 billion in 2023 up from Shs491 …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has trained 500 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers to participate in the enumeration process in the forthcoming National Housing and Population Census. These soldiers have completed a nine-day training program at Gaddaffi Barracks in Jinja district to serve …
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