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Undercover Corruption: Filthy Rich, Fraudulent Police Constable Alex Katungi Wanted for Fleecing Innocent Ugandans

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT – INVESTIGATION  | In a chilling tale of lawlessness within the Uganda Police Force, No. 60574 Police Constable (PC) Alex Katungi, attached to the Environmental Police Unit, has been accused of orchestrating a reign of terror across several areas, including Kajjansi, Kitende, Munyonyo, Kasenge, Katale, Nakawuka, …

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Government releases shs15.64 trillion for 3rd quarter of FY 2024/25

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has announced the release of UGX 15.64 trillion for the third quarter of the Financial Year 2024/25. This funding, covering the period from January to March 2025, represents 21.68 percent of the approved annual budget and aims …

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Uganda receives mpox vaccines from EU

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Commission has delivered 10,000 doses of the MVA-BN® vaccine to Uganda to support the country’s response to the ongoing mpox outbreak. The consignment that arrived in Uganda Tuesday is part of the European Union’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA). It  is …

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Uganda, China hold symposium to boost tourism, cultural exchange

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda and China hosted a one-day symposium in Kampala, the African country’s capital, to promote tourism development and cultural exchange between the two sides. The inaugural Uganda-China Tourism and Cultural Symposium, held on Tuesday under the theme “Bridging Cultures, Enhancing Cooperation: Unlocking Uganda-China Tourism Potential,” …

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Masaka Hospital undertakes TB screening over rise in infections

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka Regional Referral Hospital is conducting vigorous community screening for tuberculosis-TB due to the persistent increase in infections registered at the facility. Doctor James Eriama, the Masaka Hospital Medical Director, expresses concern about a rare trend of TB infections among the usual patients who …

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Buikwe bush war victims seek compensation

Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 900 families, who were displaced from different villages in the present Buikwe district, are demanding compensation for property lost during the 1981-1986 National Resistance Army-NRA bush war. Through their umbrella body of the National Association of the Displaced People-NADIP, the affected persons …

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C-Care Uganda launches advanced MRI service

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda, the leading provider of premium healthcare services, has unveiled its latest innovation: a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at its flagship facility, C-Care IHK. This milestone marks a new era in diagnostic imaging, enabling precise, non-invasive, and fast medical …

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Parliament to improve turnaround time of Auditor General’s reports

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has said that the Business Committee Parliament will discuss a strategy to effectively handle reports of the Auditor General within the Accountability Committees. According to the Tayebwa, the Government can only implement the Auditor General’s recommendations if …

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Jacob Kiplimo to race against Kipchoge in London

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the 2025 London Marathon, scheduled for April 27th in the United Kingdom. Kiplimo, the reigning cross-country champion, sees the London Marathon as an opportunity to race against world-class marathoners such as Eliud Kipchoge, Timirad Tola, Sabastian …

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