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UMSC seeks shs1b for construction of Mosque, commercial complex in Arua

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) is seeking 1 billion Shillings for the construction of the Irishad Mosque and commercial complex. Hassan Mwinyi, the Site Engineer, states that construction of the mosque component has reached 20 percent completion rate after site clearance and foundation level …

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SURVEY: Only 12% of Ugandans eat the required fruit serving per day

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only 12.2% of Ugandans consume the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, according to a new survey by the Makerere University School of Public Health. The study, which analyzed the prevalence and distribution of risk factors for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among Ugandans, found …

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Over 10,000 unaccounted for after failing PLE in Luwero

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 10,811 candidates remain unaccounted for after failing Primary Leaving Examinations in Luwero district in the past ten years. According to the results of Primary Leaving Examinations, 10,811 pupils have failed PLE from 2014 to 2024. The results indicate that 1,085 candidates failed …

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1000 benefit from free UPDF medical camp in Busoga

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1300 people have benefited from medical outreaches organized by Magamaga cantonment in commemoration of the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations. The three-day medical outreaches were conducted at the different health facilities in the districts of Mayuge, Iganga and Bugweri. The medical camp enabled residents …

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Kiteezi landfill survivors renew calls for compensation

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Survivors of the Kiteezi landfill collapse have reiterated their demand for compensation to relocate from the buffer zones. The call comes after Saturday’s fire. The fire broke out at the collapsed Kiteezi landfill around 9:00 am sparking widespread fear among nearby residents. According to …

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Fire breaks out at Kiteezi Land landfill

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fire has broken out at the Kiteezi landfill. The incident happened on Saturday when residents saw thick plumes of smoke raging over the dump site, KCCA officials led by Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki, Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and technical teams rushed to the scene to coordinate firefighting …

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