KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | When the BRICS, a growing bloc of the world’s major developing economies, announced Uganda among the 13 new Partner Countries, there were questions as to what this meant and why Uganda, of all the others in the East. It was the only country preferred by …
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Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 52 percent of the Napak district’s population lacks access to essential healthcare services due to a lack of health facilities. The most affected sub-counties include Poron, Lorenchora, and Achukudu, which do not have any health facilities. Residents have to walk for 45 kilometres …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has announced that the women’s national team will participate in the 2024 Women’s Rugby Africa 7s tournament. Godwin Kayangwe, president of URU, told Xinhua on Wednesday that although they are still struggling to raise funds, the team will take part …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Ministry of Health (MOH) intensifies its campaign urging people to take charge of their health through an approach called self-care, experts express concern that this may lead to an increase in individuals seeking prescription medications over the counter. Speaking to URN in an …
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ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua Central Division has disbursed 1.1 billion shillings under the Parish Development Model (PDM) to 1,279 beneficiaries. The Division has so far received 1.2 billion shillings, sent to six PDM SACCOs established across wards of the division. The Arua City PDM Focal Person, Abiria Jacob, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has signed a military cooperation agreement with Malian Chief of General Staff, Maj Gen Oumar Diarra, to share intelligence and conduct join trainings. Gen Muhoozi said the development demonstrates the growing partnership between Uganda and Mali, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform-NUP has announced plans to appeal a High Court ruling that dismissed its petition seeking accountability from the Ugandan government for the disappearance of 18 party supporters. NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, disclosed this during an emergency press conference held …
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Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two candidates have been nominated for the Kisoro Woman MP by-election on day one. They are Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate and Musanase Juliet, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party candidate under the Najjanankumbi faction. Kabagyeni was nominated on Wednesday …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s largest music festival, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival slated for the 14th to the 17th of November is returning with a new addition dubbed Afrogalactic Carnival. This year’s edition incorporates the new Nyege In The City daytime program, seeking to showcase a …
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Wakiso resident, Charles Muwonge walks away with a brand new 2024 Toyota Rav 4 hybrid vehicle. Over UGX 1.5 billion in rewards has been distributed in cash, motorbikes, and a brand-new 2024 Toyota Hybrid car. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited(AMCUL) has today finalized the …
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