Rebecca Cheptegei, Boy Friend Hospitalized After Petrol Attack Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei is battling for her life at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital following a domestic dispute that escalated into a petrol attack by her boyfriend Nickson Marangach. Marangach also got burnt in the attack and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 98 people were killed and 336 injured in road crashes over the past seven days, statistics from the Directorate of Traffic Police have revealed. The breakdown of fatalities includes 20 pedestrians, 34 motorcyclists, and 44 passengers, either in vehicles or on motorcycles. Motorcycle accidents …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Aggrey Mugisha, the Director of Al Bayan Media Limited, for failing to remit contributions for his employees to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Mugisha appeared before the court on Monday afternoon, where six counts were read …
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Namayanja: The results from the exams administered to teachers revealed that a lot was still desired in some teachers if learners were to pass PLE Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement Rosemary Namayanja has backed the LCV Chairman or administering exams to …
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Kampala, Uganda | Alfred Geresom Musamali | Thousands of anxious potential shoppers have today been disappointed after waiting since morning for the reopening of China Town Super Store at the former Game Stores in Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda. A voice on megaphone announced at 1:33pm announced that the security scanners at the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ruth Namuli, the new Chairperson of the Uganda Insurers Association Executive Committee has promised to build on the achievements recorded by her predecessors to deepen insurance penetration and grow the sector in general. The official handover took place during the CEO Club Cocktail held at …
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The campaign will highlight critical minerals, investment opportunities, ESG standards Kampala, Uganda | Ian Katusiime | The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) has launched the inaugural “30 Days of Mining” media campaign, aligned with its core mandate of information gathering and dissemination to accelerate the growth of the extractive sector. …
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“Western countries often prioritize the promotion of their values and systems” while China’s aid is often tailored to the needs of the recipient countries. BEIJING | Chen Wangqi -Xinhua | As cooperation between China and African countries deepens and their ties grow closer, some Western nations have been hyping …
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An Open Letter to the Ugandan Public COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we collectively strive towards socioeconomic transformation, it is crucial to address a growing concern that impacts our economic landscape. Our government has introduced several commendable initiatives such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, and the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Cement Company has praised Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) for their effectiveness in tackling the issue of counterfeit cement in the market. Introduced in 2019, DTS is a measure designed to digitize tax administration, aiming to prevent revenue leakages, particularly in …
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