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KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Inadequate machinery hampers rescue operations

KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rescue operations at the Kiteeezi landfill collapse, which buried more than 30 houses and animals, were hampered by limited equipment, with only two excavators deployed by the fire and rescue services and KCCA. A devastating tragedy struck on Saturday morning at 7:40 AM, resulting in …

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New initiative unveiled to boost Uganda’s clean cooking agenda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Kingdom Government has unveiled a new multi-billion initiative to accelerate Uganda’s clean cooking agenda. The initiative valued at 5 million euros (23.7 billion Ugandan Shillings) was launched at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Kampala, on Friday. It focuses on three key components …

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Ituka solar plant to offset 26,600 tonnes of carbon emissions

Madi-Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 192,640 households in the West Nile sub-region are set to benefit from reliable electricity following groundbreaking work by a government-backed independent power developer. The project will establish a 24 MWp Solar Photovoltaic (PV) plant in Madi Okollo district. The solar plant, implemented by …

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Bishop Kahuma asks for change in welfare of ministers

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese Samuel Kahuma has rallied the top leadership of the Anglican Church to improve the welfare of Church Ministers. Bishop Kahuma observes that the welfare of most Church ministers is wanting; they do not have decent housing, no means …

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Museveni regrets minimum education requirement for MPs

Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he regrets the constitutional provision that set minimum education requirements for Members of Parliament. Article 80 clause 1(c) of the Constitution states that a person is qualified to become a member of parliament if they “have completed a minimum …

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Uganda to host the “Heads of State Summit” in October

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On October 17, 2024, Uganda will host the “Heads of State Summit,” bringing together 11 heads of state from countries within the Nile Basin. This summit, the highest decision-making body of the Nile Basin Corporation, is crucial for addressing political issues and directing the effective …

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Kiteezi landfill collapse: 8, including 2 children, killed

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | At least eight people, including two children, were killed following a landslide at a garbage dump in Uganda’s central district of Wakiso on Saturday. The Kampala Capital City Authority, the manager of the city waste, said the Saturday morning landslide came after torrential rains. “The …

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Table tennis players call for more investment in the game

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of veteran table tennis players is calling for increased investment in the sport from both the government and private sector. They emphasize the need for greater focus on developing table tennis across the country, highlighting its potential for job creation and talent development. …

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Minister commends Chinese contribution to conservation efforts

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan Minister of State for Local Government Victoria Rusoke Businge has praised the contributions of the Chinese government and a Chinese non-governmental organization (NGO) for their conservation and forest restoration efforts in the country. Businge made these remarks while handing over 10,000 trees and fruit …

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