KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda said Thursday that it would use 200,000 doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine donated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to immunize newborns. Rose Akuno, Hepatitis program coordinator at the Ministry of Health, told Xinhua by telephone that the vaccination campaign, scheduled for August, aims …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda has received 170 Billion Shillings being part of the World Bank financing for the manufacturing and export value chains through the INVITE Trust. The INVITE (Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment) Project is a Government of Uganda (GoU) initiative financed by …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities at Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) have raised concerns over the reckless disposal of waste by members of the public, particularly patient attendants, within the hospital premises. Despite the presence of strategically placed waste disposal bins, plastic bottles, polythene bags, and food remains …
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Rugumayo wins POA finale at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club Lugazi, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & UGC MEDIA | Like it was at the inaugural Pearl of Africa Golf Series at Kitante in February, the battle for glory at the Lugazi final leg today ended in a close battle between professional golfers Marvin Kibirige …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has cemented its position as a regional frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient energy systems by hosting the 12th Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) Bioenergy Week in Kampala. Held under the theme “Sustainable Bioenergy for a Just & Inclusive Energy Transition,” …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new generation of environmental stewards is stepping up to combat deforestation in Uganda, as the Young Forest Champion Workshop, a collaborative effort by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Uganda, the Ministry of Water and Environment, the National Forestry Authority (NFA), and Youth Go …
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Kampala, Uganda | George Odongo | Stepping into Omera on Kanjokya Street is more than just going out to eat; it’s an experience rooted in the rich culture and proud spirit of the Luo people. The name “Omera” itself sets the tone, meaning friendship, brotherhood, and sisterhood; a concept of …
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ENTEBBE, UGANDA | Xinhua | The United Arab Emirates and host Uganda both recorded wins as the Pearl of Africa T20 Series entered Day 2 on Friday at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Entebbe. Uganda, who lost its opening match to Namibia on Thursday, recovered to defeat Nigeria by 77 runs, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda Premier League champion Vipers Sports Club has appointed Belgium’s Ivan Minnaert as its new head coach, the club announced on Friday. The 58-year-old experienced coach was unveiled by the club at the St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende, south of the capital Kampala. “I am …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FIFA referees Shamirah Nabadda, Lucky Kasalirwe and FIFA Assistant Referee Ronald Katenya have been selected to officiate in the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. CAF communicated the selection of 26 referees, 26 assistant referees, and 18 Video Match Officials (VMOs) on Thursday. …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
