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NITA-U to set up regional ICT hub in Luwero town

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda has embarked on setting up a regional business process outsourcing center in Luwero town council. The center which is an Information and Communication Technology hub is the second in Uganda, and will be set up at Luwero community hall in …

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Anti-Atwine protesters case pushed to January

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Law Development Center (LDC) Magistrate Court has pushed to January the case in which two people are accused of inciting violence by dropping a casket demanding the immediate resignation of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine for allegedly mishandling COVID-19 response …

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Head teachers ask gov’t not to abolish PTA fees

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Universal Primary and Secondary Education Schools have asked the government not to abolish the PTA fees paid by learners. On Monday, the Minister in charge of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, said that the Cabinet had resolved that all Universal Primary (UPE) and Secondary …

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Dr Musenero must account for the UGX31Bn: Permanent Secretary

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology, David OO Obong has told legislators that Minister Dr. Monica Musenero, should provide all accountability regarding the utilization of funds meant to facilitate the Covid-19 vaccine development. Obong on Thursday appeared before the Select Committee …

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People living with epilepsy find solace in drug banks

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For over five years, Maria Nakiwala has been taking four tablets daily to keep her epileptic episodes in control. Nakiwala says …

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Regional referral hospitals to get new eye treatment equipment

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health will disburse new indirect eye examination equipment, ophthalmoscopes to the national and regional referral hospitals across the country. Currently, eye care providers are using hand-held devices to examine eyes which exposes them to COVID-19 since they have to be very close …

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Increase funding to political party forum – LOP

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Opposition in Parliament has called for increased funding to the National Consultative Forum in a bid to empower it in fast-tracking its statutory mandate under the Political Parties Organizations Act. The Opposition says enhanced funding will improve operations of the Forum and build capacities …

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Eight electrocuted in Busia municipality

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been confirmed dead and five others admitted after they were electrocuted in Busia district. The deceased have been identified as Isaac Wejuli aged 21, Brian Ologe 21, and Derrick Wabwire aged 16, while the survivors admitted are Edrisa Wamunga 14, Misach Kwagala …

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MUBS student ventures into stone quarrying

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 22-year-old female student of Makerere University Business School (MUBS) ventured into stone quarrying business during the nationwide lockdown. Charity Ainembabazi, a student of Business Administration, says the business enables her to earn sufficient income and has reversed her long story of struggles to earn …

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