Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lango Cooperative Union is struggling to repossess its assets. The union was formed in the 1950s by cotton farmers in the greater Lango sub-region to alleviate poverty by promoting cotton growing. However, the union collapsed in the 1980s due to fluctuation of cotton prices and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This year, millions of faithfuls will not usher in 2021 in Churches as is the norm due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. For the first time in over 20 years, Pentecostal churches will not hold prayers that usher faithfuls into the new due to COVID-019 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police has issued a press statement informing the public that effective 31st December, 2020 only journalists and media practitioners who are accredited by the Media Council will be recognized during the coverage of political campaigns and other electoral events. The statement dated 30th …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has said they need more funding from government to cater for research. He says despite government giving them 30 billion per financial year they would need over 100 billion. Since 2019 government has been giving Makerere …
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Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party-DP presidential candidate Norbert Mao has promised to establish a Stolen Assets Recovery Tribunal to address land conflicts in the country. Mao who was campaigning in Kalangala explained that the tribunal would ensure that Kalangala residents will reclaim their land, which was allegedly …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of Tuberculosis patients diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes is one the increase. According to the Ministry of Health, Diabetes Mellitus also referred to as Type 2 diabetes, is on the rise, with numbers surpassing HIV and TB infection rates. A study carried out …
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Bukomansimb, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent Presidential Candidate Lt. Gen Henry Tumukunde has said that the National Resistance Movement- NRM party cannot deliver on any of its promises. While addressing residents of Butenga and Lukuuku in Bukomansimbi district on Tuesday, Gen. Tumukunde said the NRM only makes empty promises to …
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Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate Rtd. Gen. Greg Mugisha Muntu has rallied Ugandans not to get worried about vote-rigging. Muntu says that worries of vote-rigging will demoralize the electorate to cast their vote. While campaigning in Mityana district on Tuesday, Muntu asked the …
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Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pokot pastoralists in Amudat district are frustrated by the rampant death of livestock due to tick-borne diseases. Over 200 cattle have died in the past three months. Paul Aramtori, a pastoralist from Loro sub-county told URN that he has lost eight of his livestock in …
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Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party leaders in Rubanda district on Tuesday evening clashed over facilitation cash towards boosting the party’s support and strength. The NRM party released 60 billion Shillings on December 21, to enable flag bearers canvas support for him ahead of the …
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