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World is falling short on gender equality – UN

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality. This year’s edition of the UN Women “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023”, launched on Thursday, paints a worrisome picture halfway through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “The …

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Mbale Hospital recieves dialysis machine

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale Regional Referral Hospital has received dialysis machines worth Shillings 200 million from the Health Ministry. The machines will be used to treat patients with kidney failure problems. Dr. Erick Ebono, who is set to lead the dialysis unit at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, says …

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NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi preaches unity in Lango

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Party President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has rallied the people of Lango to embrace unity as bait for ousting the National Resistance Movement leadership under President Yoweri Museveni. Kyagulanyi accused the current regime of intentionally creating disunity and compromising leaders and called on …

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New insurance policy cover for Boda boda passengers, riders unveiled

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A specialized insurance policy tailored to cover both Boda boda riders and their passengers has been introduced. This comprehensive policy provides coverage for accidents, injuries, and unforeseen incidents, including medical expenses, hospitalization benefits, personal accident coverage, and the welfare of insured individuals. Boda boda (motorcycle …

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NRM leaders task Prime Minister Nabbanja to address land evictions

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  National Resistance Movement-NRM party leaders have tasked Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister to intervene and address the massive land eviction cases in the district. Speaking on Thursday during the Hoima NRM District Conference at Dwoli Primary School in Kitoba sub-county, MPs and other NRM leaders …

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MUSEVENI: Don’t allow strangers in churches, bars

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised parishioners and patrons not to allow people they don’t know to access their churches and bars respectively. Museveni’s advice also extended to hotels, lodges, and other rentals to ask for identification before allowing anybody to have access to their …

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Kasese border market temporarily closed over terror threat

Mpondwe , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Export Zone Mpondwe Lhubiriha Market at the Uganda –DRC border line in Kasese district has been temporarily closed. The weekly market which takes place every Tuesday and Friday attracts communities from Kasese, neighbouring districts and those from the Democratic Republic of Congo. …

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Top Amudat officers pinned in cattle raids

Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region are investigating top officials in Amudat district for allegedly aiding cattle theft. This follows the arrest of five cattle traders on August 25, 2023, at the Chepsikunya security checkpoint with stolen cows. It’s reported that the traders bought …

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