Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | MTN Uganda’s Non-Executive Directors have proven themselves to be a class apart in leading organizations as they won several awards in recognition of their contribution towards the growth of businesses, organisations and communities. Mr George Egaddu, the chairperson of MTN Uganda Foundation won the Lifetime …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court has nullified section 168 (1) (c and d) of the Penal Code Act that creates an offence commonly known as being Idle and disorderly. In a lead judgment written by Justice Fredrick Egonda Ntende, the five-judge panel held unanimously that the law …
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Helsinki, Finland | Xinhua | Face masks can help prevent transmission of respiratory infections, a new study published this week shows. The study carried out by the University of Helsinki in cooperation with Stanford University, the University of Missouri, and Swansea University, systematically reviewed all the studies on the issue conducted between …
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🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ RESULTS ⚽ Ghana 0 Uruguay 2 ⚽ South Korea 2 Portugal 1 ⚽ Cameroon 1 Brazil 0 ⚽ Serbia 2 Switzerland 3 Doha, Qatar | QNA | Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored twice today as Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0, but it was not enough to keep them in the World Cup after South Korea …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union under the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa has today awarded three organisations grants totaling to 4.6 billion shillings to skill refugees and host communities in West Nile & Kiryadongo. Recipients include; Edukans Education Services, Windle International and Welthungerhilfe. The funds …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Umar Kremlev, the International Boxing Association (IBA) President is set to visit Uganda, months after retaining office for his second term. Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) President, Moses Muhangi who invited Kremlev told URN that it will be a three-day visit from the 30th of November …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students at institutions of higher learning have been urged to get involved in Parish Development Model programs to improve their livelihood. This call was made by Monica Musenero, the minister of Science, Innovation and Technology. She was speaking to hundreds of graduates of CCP vocational …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the 2.5-kilometer access road linking to the multi-billion Gulu Logistics Hub in Gulu city has stalled over delayed compensation of project-affected persons by the government. Zhongmei Engineering Group Ltd commenced construction of the road in November last year with the contract meant …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces have confirmed that there was no gun stolen in an attack in Kapeeka town on Saturday night. At 22:40 hours on Saturday night, assailants armed with a rifles attacked a Police and UPDF foot patrol in Kikondo cell in Kapeeka …
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Kampala, Uganda | THEvINDEPENDENT | Makerere University Guild aspirants are struggling to reach out to students using virtual campaigns the only allowed format a few days before their elections. The Makerere University Council backed down from its earlier decision and allowed students to hold Guild elections which were suspended in July …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
