Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are mixed reactions among parents and educationists on the efficacy of teaching using distance learning on radio’s and television platforms as encouraged under the Education response plan released by the Ministry of Education. Many parents say that they did not get enough time …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ban on public transport and closure of borders has disrupted business at Katwe salt mining lake in Kasese district. Several salt pans have since been abandoned after miners chose to return home following the ban on transport and gatherings. Robert Hane a salt …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mulago hospital this morning discharged three more patients who have recovered from the Coronavirus (COVID -19). The hospital according to Ministry of Health Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ainebyoona remains with only three patients undergoing treatment having had a total of 20 discharged. From all …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight contacts of the Kenyan truck driver who tested positive to COVID-19 are being quarantined at Paboo Secondary School classrooms in Amuru district. The suspects have been padlocked at the facility gazetted as an isolation centre to control them from escaping. Paboo SS is …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Major Akorimo Kanuti, the man who lowered the Union Jack and hoisted the Ugandan Flag on Independence Day in 1962 has died. Akorimo, 89 died at Atutur Hospital in Kumi district on Wednesday morning. Dr Isaac Omare of Atutur hospital says that Maj. Akorimo …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabarole district security committee is investigating circumstances under which more than 20 people in Kichwamba sub county, Kabarole district were evicted from a piece of land on Sunday. The 1.7 acre piece of land belongs to Kichwamba sub county. Last year, the district council …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale district Covid-19 task force is to host all street children at Sansiro stadium in Bugema stadium. The facility belongs to Child Restoration Outreach-CRO, a non governmental organisation which works with street children. According to information obtained by our reporter, the Mbale District Covid19 Task …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament has expressed disappointment with the conduct of the Ministry of Finance for failing to present the additional figures to the financial year 2020/2021 National Budget. Kadaga made the statement on Tuesday after she indicated that the Ministry needed space on the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The trial of four Chinese nationals accused of escaping from quarantine aborted prematurely in Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday afternoon when the translator decided to storm out of court before the conclusion of the matter. Chinese national, Michael Zhong, who was helping with the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Julius Businge | DStv and GOtv customers who have fully paid up on their subscription will automatically get upgraded to the next higher package at no extra cost, the company said on April 20. Offers took effect on April 20 and will stand until COVID-19 …
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