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World Bank advises Uganda to invest in early childhood education

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | The World Bank has advised the government to invest in early childhood education in order to give a firm foundation to toddlers at a time when they are developing cognitive and character skills. According to research conducted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and …

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EC extends deadline for update of National voters register

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | The Electoral Commission- EC has extended the deadline for update of the National Voter Register. Addressing journalists on Tuesday, the EC Chairman Simon Byabakama said the exercise has been extended for five more days, starting from Thursday 12th and ending Monday 16th December 2019. …

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Former LRA abductees use stories to seek justice for women

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | The Refugee Law Project in collaboration with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has launched a travelling exhibition in Kitgum district. The exhibition under the theme Ododo Wa; Stories of Girls in War was launched on Monday at the National Memory and Peace Documentation …

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Why IGP has ordered a comprehensive audit of Logistics directorate

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Details have emerged as to why the Inspector General of Police-IGP, Martin Okoth Ochola recently appointed a committee to conduct a comprehensive audit in the affairs of the Logistics and Engineering Directorate. On Friday last week, Ochola named a five member committee led by …

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UNOC needs UGX 3 trillion for activities in oil sector

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | The Uganda National Oil Company- UNOC needs a total of USD 795 million (approximately 2.93 trillion) shillings to take part in upcoming oil and gas activities. Angella Ambaho Kariisa, a communication officer at UNOC, notes that as Uganda draws closer to the Final …

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ANT cautions members on sexual harassment

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Alliance for National Transformation-ANT political party has warned of tough consequences against members that will indulge in sexual exploitation against its female members. The warning was issued on Monday, during the training of party coordinators from the nine districts of greater Masaka sub-region held …

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Gov’t admits delayed relocation of landslide victims

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Government has admitted the delayed relocation of the people from disaster prone areas in Bududa district. The Disaster Preparedness Minister, Musa Ecweru told residents of Napsohi village in Bushika sub county in Bududa district on Monday that government has received information that people in …

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Wakiso health officials raise concern over stone quarry sites

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Health authorities in Wakiso district have raised concerns over the poor conditions of workers in stone quarries. The district has over 78 stone aggregate sites located in Kasanje, Kakiri, Mende and Namayumba. The sites are dusty exposing the workers to health risks which include …

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