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Makerere to launch new strategic plan

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University will this year launch a 10- year strategic plan that will transform Uganda’s premier higher learning institution into a research led university. The university vice chancellor, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe says the strategic plan development team will complete the document in March 2019. Prof …

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UMEME disconnects Mbale market over Sh33 million power debt

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UMEME has disconnected Mbale Central Market over accumulated unpaid power bills of Shs 33million.The disconnection, which was carried out two weeks ago has left vendors counting losses. The most affected areas include; those selling fresh fish, meat, salons, tertiary clothes, tailors, mobile phones repairs, bakery, …

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Storm destroys Kyambogo University structures, exam scripts

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyambogo University Art and design students are stranded following this week’s heavy rains that destroyed the show room where hundreds of art and design pieces were kept awaiting marking. The showroom located near the university football field had its roof carried off by the heavy …

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Authorities move to fence-off Namboole Stadium Land

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities are moving to fence off the land housing Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, in order to save it from further encroachment. The 40,202 sitting capacity stadium was the first project of the sports complex designed to have all sporting facilities. But most of the …

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THIS WEEK: Museveni’s 9-point 2019 agenda

THIS WEEK: Museveni’s 9-point 2019 agenda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni delivered his new year’s speech on Dec.31 at his country home in Rwakitura, Kiruhura district. He told the nation that the government would focus on nine issues which will enable the country achieve the status of middle …

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DR Congo on edge as election results postponed

Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The DR Congo officials on Saturday delayed the announcement of preliminary results from a crucial presidential election, amid growing pressure from world powers and the influential Catholic church to respect voters’ wishes. Preliminary results, scheduled for release Sunday, will now come out only next …

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