Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission-UCC is set to start enforcement of the crackdown against fake mobile phones and laptops. But, the telecommunications regulator faults the service providers for failing to agree on the date for disconnections. The bid to have such gargets off the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine schools in Entebbe Municipality were on the weekend cleared to re-open, bringing to 70 the number cleared out of the 80 schools on the peninsula. The Assessment Team initially assessed all the 67 Primary and 13 Secondary schools in the municipality, and found …
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WASHINGTON, USA | XINHUA | U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday that White House and congressional lawmakers must reach an agreement in 48 hours if they want to pass a new COVID-19 relief package before the presidential election in November. “The 48 only relates to if we want to get …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Aviation Police officers have today arrested 23 travelers who turned up at Entebbe International Airport with forged PCR COVID-19 test certificates. The suspects include 13 men and 10 women who have been detained at Aviation Police station at Entebbe International Airport. Patrick Onyango, the Kampala …
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London, UK | XINHUA | West Ham produced an incredible comeback to draw with Tottenham 3-3 at White Hart Lane while Aston Villa went to the second rank after defeating Leicester City 1-0 Sunday in the English Premier League. Thanks to Heung Min Son and two strikes from Harry Kane, …
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London, UK | XINHUA | Liverpool confirmed on Sunday that defender Virgil van Dijk will need an operation after damaging his cruciate knee ligaments in Saturday’s 2-2 draw away to Everton. Van Dijk was injured in the sixth minute of the game after a bad challenge from Everton keeper Jordan …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More Ugandans could drift into poverty unless government comes up with measures to cushion those that have been rendered jobless as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. As the world marks observesthe International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, there are fears that poverty level …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Jinja city returning officer, Jennipher Kyobutungyi has nominated 46 candidates for the different parliamentary electoral positions within the city. 17 candidates were nominated for Jinja north division, 12 for women representatives, nine candidates for Jinja south east and eight candidates in Jinja south …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women activists under several non governmental organizations have today launched an election observer group that will to reduce violence during the 2020/2021 elections. The group referred to as the Women’s Situation Room is made up of several women focused organizations like; Uganda Women’s Network …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ninety-two candidates have been nominated to take part in 2021 members of parliament elections for all the 10 elective MP position in Kampala. The constituencies include Kampala District Woman MP, Rubaga North and South, Kawempe North and South, Makindye West and East, Nakawa West …
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