Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Elders in Karamoja are worried about the safety of their livestock following plans by government to spray desert locusts. On Monday, government delivered Cyper Lacer Cypermethrine 5% EC insecticides to Moroto for spraying desert locusts in Karamoja and other neighboring communities. But the chemical is …
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Ugandans may not have as much money as they would in their pockets in the coming 2-years due to delays to have the first oil, according to Standard Chartered Bank expert analysis. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In the outlook for the EAC three big economies – Uganda, Kenya …
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Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agriculture authorities in Luweero district are investigating the invasion of insects similar to locusts in Bombo town council. On Wednesday, residents of Gogonya A, B and Mpakawewo villages in Bombo town council petitioned Luweero District Agriculture Office after sighting what looked like locusts. The insects …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has further postponed debate on the Administration of the Judiciary Bill, 2018. This is after Members of Parliament noted that they need more time to read the report of the Legal and Parliamentary affairs about the Bill. Government tabled the Bill in May 2018 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Isimba Power Dam contractor has asked Parliament to compel Government to release 154 billion shillings it’s holding. The Ministry of Energy and Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) is holding 154 Billion shillings for the Isimba Dam Contractor China Water and Electrical Company Ltd until …
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Tunis, Tunisia | AFP | Tunisian President Kais Saied’s first major foray into international affairs appears to have backfired, with his diplomatic strategy called into question over the dismissal of Tunis’ UN envoy. Saied, a 61-year-old constitutional law expert with no previous political experience, swept to victory on October 13 last …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police is holding two suspected leaders of Kasolo criminal gang that has been terrorising Kawempe residents for over three years. The suspects are Ismah Nyanzi aka Natabula and Abdulla Mabina aka Bashiru, both residents of Kawempe division. Umar Kitaaka, the Officer in Charge of Kawempe …
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But it must promote exports, manage debt and collect more tax Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The 2019 Absa Africa Financial Market Index Report for Uganda released on Jan.28 in Kampala has some good news. The index, which evaluates financial market development in 20 countries, shows that Uganda remains …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have deployed more 320 newly trained LDU personnel in Kira municipality areas to beef up security following increased acts of crimes. While presenting the new LDU’s to local leaders during a security meeting in Bulindo on Wednesday evening, …
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Paris, France | AFP | All’s fair in electronic love and dating – or is it? The battle for hearts and minds of couples seeking their perfect match online has taken a new turn. If you’re a flirty mobile warrior Tindering on the brink or Bumbling from one swipe to the …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
