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UNEB Issues last call for normal registration for 2024

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB has issued a final call for students wishing to register for this year’s examinations across different levels. In a statement to the press issued on Wednesday, Jennifer Kalule, UNEB’s spokesperson, emphasized that parents, schools, and candidates have until June 21st, …

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NUP “rebels” deny forming a new political party

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Unity Platform-NUP leaders currently in parallel relations with the top leadership of their party has downplayed the possibility of quitting or forming a new political party. The main opposition party is currently embroiled in a sharp controversy that is threatening its …

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14 killed, dozens injured in Namilyango village road accident

KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 14 market vendors have perished in a road crash that occurred on Wednesday  afternoon at Bukya road, Namilyango village, in Mityana district. The deceased were moving on an Isuzu UBA 605A heading to Bukya market when the driver lost control. Superintendent of Police- SP …

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Ggoobi calls bankers to introduce climate-focused products

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has urged financial institutions to create financial products that are in line with the protection of the environment, social support and transparency. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi says this is because the …

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Ex-Mulago hospital boss remanded over shs6.3billion loss

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded the former Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital  Dr. Byarugaba Baterana Bonaventura  to Luzira prison on charges of abuse of office. He and six others are accused causing government a 6.3 billion shillings loss  in irregular  …

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Why the new antibiotic development report is lacking innovations

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest report on antibacterial agents, including antibiotics, in clinical and preclinical development worldwide showing an increase in the number of agents in the pipeline from 80 in 2021 to 97. First released in 2017, this annual report evaluates …

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How cooking baskets are saving the environment in Yumbe refugee settlement

Yumbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The innovative use of cooking baskets has made a significant contribution to environmental conservation efforts in the Bidibidi refugee settlement in Yumbe district. These baskets, crafted from cloth (kitenge), cotton wool for insulation, and the basket itself, are utilized to complete the cooking process, thereby …

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