Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum district authorities have launched a manhunt for officials of Destiny Technology Heavy Load Plant Services, on accusations of trafficking six unsuspecting youths to the Albertine region with promises of offering them lucrative job opportunities. Kitgum Resident District Commissioner, Jimmy Ebil Ssegawa, says that they …
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Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Balalo pastoralists have returned to Lamwo district six months after their eviction. In November 2021, President Museveni ordered the eviction of all pastoralists from Northern Uganda in a letter to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, arguing they were illegally operating in the sub-region and causing food insecurity …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual Tusk Conservation Awards at London’s historic Hampton Court Palace recognised and brought together conservation leaders from across Africa. This year’s celebrations, in partnership with Ninety One, not only celebrated the unsung conservation heroes of Africa, but also marked the 10th year of the awards. Hosted …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sanlam and MTN Group have announced a strategic alliance to market and distribute insurance and investment products across Africa, and have reached a significant milestone with the fulfilment of the regulatory, competition and other requirements. The effective date of the transaction is 31 October 2022. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The African, Caribbean, Pacific-European Union (ACP-EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly sitting in Maputo, Mozambique on Wednesday, 02 November 2022 voted to let Uganda proceed with developing the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP). The Ugandan delegation to the Maputo meeting led by Deputy Speaker Thomas …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has declared an interim dividend of Shs 5.4 per share, a total of Shs 120.9billion, after its net profit surged 21% to Shs 292.7billion for the nine months ending Sept.30. This is the second time that MTN Uganda has declared interim dividends to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has directed the Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry to examine the high costs of sugar in the country. This followed a matter of national importance raised by Fred Ssimbwa, the Nakifuma county Member of Parliament on the rising …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Committee on National Economy has asked Finance State Minister, Henry Musasizi for details on the actual intended disbursements of the loan before they can give their nod of approval. Shadow Finance Minister, Muhammad Kivumbi objected asking for details of the disbursement, a request he said …
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Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A senior six student of Bukoyo Secondary School in Iganga district on Wednesday, committed suicide by hanging, after allegedly betting part of his school fees. Denis Tukei, was found hanging dead in a dormitory by students, who were returning from lunch. It is alleged that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is set to start trials of three vaccines developed to combat Ebola Sudan virus which has killed 43 people. The three vaccines; Oxford from the United Kingdom, Sabin and Merck from USA will be evaluated for their efficacy. This revelation was …
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