Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Petrol prices and global inflation are likely to tick higher again as the OPEC+ group of oil-producing countries will hold production at nine million barrels a day for the rest of the year. In Kampala, a liter of Diesel was at some pump station nearing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 675 motorcyclists have been arrested in less than two weeks for not wearing crash helmets. Police have said many motorcycle riders do not bother wearing crash helmets even when they have them. Micheal Kananura, the Traffic Police Spokesperson, explains that despite several warnings, many bodaboda …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Kasese Municipality are excited about the new Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Additional Financing-USMID road works. About 5.64 KM of roads in town have been worked on, modern street lights installed, pavements, business access roads, green zones, and improved drainage systems. Three …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority-NDA has closed 166 illegal drug outlets in the Busoga Sub-region. The outlets lacked licenses and qualified staff to operate such facilities. NDA also impounded 241 boxes of assorted medicines valued at 80 Million Shillings. The five-day operation was carried out in …
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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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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When it comes to roofing, homeowners and builders are on the lookout for materials that blend durability, aesthetics, and longevity seamlessly. Shingle stone-coated steel roofing has emerged as a groundbreaking solution that checks all these boxes and more. In this article, we delve into the …
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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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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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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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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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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
