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Beyond emergencies: Ruby hospital calls for consistent blood donors

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ruby Hospital is leading an important initiative, urging community members to recognize the profound impact of regular blood donations, extending far beyond the urgency of emergencies. The hospital’s campaign emphasizes that a consistent blood supply is the foundation of effective healthcare, vital for managing …

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Student dies after severe canning, teacher arrested

PALLISA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Pallisa police are holding a teacher accused of assaulting two minor brothers, resulting in the death of one of them. According to Moses Kitiyo Mwanga, the Bukedi North Region Police Commander, the incident occurred at Omotoi Primary School on Thursday. Two minor brothers, 14-year-old Tom …

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2 dead, 16 injured in fuso truck accident in Arua

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two family members died on the spot, while 16 others are still fighting for their lives at Arua Regional Referral Hospital after the Fuso truck they were traveling in overturned in Arua District on Friday. The accident involved a white Mitsubishi Fuso Canter truck, registration …

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Ban on meat pushes prices of fish and beans in Nebbi

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent ban on the sale of meat in Nebbi district has increased the demand for fish, silverfish and beans in the market. Two weeks ago, Nebbi district authorities suspended the sale of meat and animal products following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth …

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MD James Onyutta’s digital transformation at FINCA Uganda

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | James Onyutta, the Managing Director of FINCA Uganda, recently shared his inspiring career and personal journey on a local radio station. With over 25 years in the financial sector and a wealth of experience working in different countries, Onyutta’s story is one of resilience, …

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Cheptegei ready for Tokyo Marathon 2025

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei will compete in the Tokyo Marathon on March 2. Cheptegei told Xinhua that he is well-prepared after months of intensive training. “I made my debut in the Valencia Marathon last year and finished 37th. Now I am …

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