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Kasese residents asked to embrace early TB screening

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are increasing cases of tuberculosis in Kasese district, according to authorities. The authorities highlight poor health-seeking behaviour, por living conditions, alcoholism and cultural practices such as sharing drinks from one vessel. Nason Kisomerya, the Kasese District Supervisor for TB and Leprosy, says the rate …

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Immigration Commissioner tasks police officers on peace, security

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner Citizenship and Passport Control, Brig Gen Johnson Namanya, has urged police officers to be devoted to understanding people’s culture in order to foster peace and security. Brig Gen Namanya, who addressed senior police officers undertaking a senior Command and Staff course at …

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Koboko bans campaigns near schools, markets

Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Resident District Commissioner Koboko Emmy Mitala has banned all political campaigns in or near Schools, Health Centers and Markets. According to Mitala who is also the regional whip of RDCs in West Nile, the decision is aimed at saving learners, vendors, patients and …

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Over 1,000 Kikuube residents get free medical services

Kikuube, Uganda | URN & Xinhua | More than 1,000 residents of Buhuka Parish in Kyangwali Sub County, Kikuube District, have received critical healthcare services through a free medical camp organized by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Uganda Limited. As the sun rose over the Rift Valley escarpment in Kikuube, …

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President Museveni picks nomination forms

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has picked nomination forms for the post of NRM party chairman and 2026 presidential flag-bearer. Museveni arrived at the NRM party headquarters in Kyadondo at 1:30pm accompanied by the First Lady Janet Museveni. He was received by Vice President Jessica Alupo, …

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Kabale RDC orders investigation of companies over incompetence

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Godfrey Nyakahuma, Kabale Resident District Commissioner has ordered for investigation of five companies over incompetence. The companies are:  Treijing Engineering Services Limited, Adwyc Contractors and Suppliers Limited, JIT Projects Limited, Adix Plumbers and Engineers Limited and Redstone Holdings Limited. Adwyc was contracted to rehabilite …

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Deputy IGG urges students to embrace ethical leadership

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG) Dr Patricia Achan Okiria has called on student leaders in the Acholi sub-region and across the country to embrace ethical leadership as a vital tool in the fight against corruption in Uganda. Speaking at the annual Acholi …

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