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MPs want Ugandans held in DRC prisons extradited

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have asked the government to negotiate the extradition of Ugandans stuck in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) prisons following the outbreak of coronavirus. According to reports from DRC, 41 cases of COVID-19 have been detected while five people have died in …

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Experts discourage use of masks while jogging

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts are warning against wearing masks if one is engaged in work that involves a lot of physical activity. According to medics, wearing a mask often reduces the airflow into the breathing chamber making it uncomfortable and difficult for one to breathe during intense …

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Security ready to enforce wearing of face masks

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joint Security Taskforce has said they are ready to enforce the presidential directive on wearing the right quality of face masks. Speaking on Thursday at the Uganda Media Centre during the daily security briefing, Brig. Richard Karemire, the UPDF spokesperson called upon all …

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CAO orders audit of Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipal council

  Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bushenyi district Chief Administrative Officer Malik Mahabba has ordered for a special audit of Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipal council. This follows a directive from the Criminal Investigations Department. The police are investigating cases of embezzlement of 92 million shillings and 194 million shillings. According to …

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IGP orders probe of commanders over swindling Covid-19 allowances

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector-General of police Martin Ochola has ordered for investigations into allegations of police officers swindling covid-19 allowances for junior officers. The Chief of Joint Security Major General Jack Bakasumba, last week released close to 3 billion shillings for both senior and junior police …

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MPs push for free water, electricity

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Members of Parliament want government to waive water and electricity bills for six months following the lockdown brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. The legislators argue that the lockdown which came into force in March has left Ugandans incapacitated economically and …

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