Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Health is yet to award a contract for the completion of the remodeling of the National Isolation Centre in Entebbe. The National Isolation centre located in Manyago, Entebbe Municipality was set up in 2009 to handle medical emergencies that require isolation such as …

London, UK | XINHUA |   Everton remains top of the Premier League despite a defeat at Southampton on Sunday, which saw Carlo Ancelotti’s side lose its unbeaten record and also have defender Lucas Digne sent off. Goals from James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams stretched Southampton’s unbeaten run to four games …

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Kasese District leaders have asked the government to relocate more than 900 people from Kanyangeya cell, who were affected by the rising water levels.  The area is currently experiencing a rapid increase of water sprouting from underground since May when major rivers in the district …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Revenue Authority- URA has commissioned a study to gauge the impact of tax exemptions on the economy. The study will influence policy changes in the next financial year. Government provides tax exemptions especially in areas of Agriculture, manufacturing, construction, information and communication technology , …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is seeking to host the East Africa Community Bureau of Statistics. In November 2018, the East African Legislative Assembly-EALA passed the EAC Statistics Bureau Bill, 2017. The Bill among others seeks to establish a statistics bureau for the community as one of the key …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police has asked the public to respect campaign guidelines issued by the Electoral Commission. Speaking at Uganda Media Center on Friday, the spokesperson of Criminal Investigations Directorate, Charles Twine said that to avoid confrontations with the police and other security personnel candidates should urge …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Health has reduced the cost of a COVID-19 PCR test in government laboratories from 240,500 Shillings to 185,000 Shillings. In a letter on Friday to hospitals and district authorities, Dr Diana Atwiine, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health noted that …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Radio Stations in Lango Sub-region have denied allegations that they are denying air space to candidates of the National Unity Platform Party- NUP. The radio stations under Lango Radio Owners and Managers Association argue that they accord time to all candidates irrespective of political affiliation.  …

United Nations, USA | XINHUA |   UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the signing of a cease-fire agreement by the Libyan parties in Geneva under the auspices of the United Nations. “This is a fundamental step toward peace and stability in Libya. I congratulate the parties for putting the …

Rome, Italy | XINHUA |   Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday said all steps should be taken to avert a second national lockdown, as a recent spike in new coronavirus cases boosted fears across the country. “I share the growing concern about the rise in infections these days throughout …