Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports is working on a National Menstrual Hygiene Plan to regulate the price and quality of sanitary pads. Currently, the price of disposable sanitary towels ranges between 3,500 and 7,000 shillings for popular brands like Always. Rosette Nanyanzi, the …
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Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna has been consecrated as the 6th Bishop of Kigezi Diocese. Akanjuna was elected in February by the House of Bishops to replace Rt. Rev. Eng. George Bagamuhunda, announced last year that he will retire early from active Church Service …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | During Makerere University’s week-long 72nd graduation ceremony, over 100 docrate degrees were conferred upon students from several disciplines. Experts expect the doctoral graduates to bring new innovations and ideas “to the table” if they are to be recognized. Dr Anthony Tibaingana, a lecturer at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top three Makerere University Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine graduates this week received a sh15m cash prize, courtesy of the Norbrook sponsored Golden Excellence Academic Award (GEAA). The award, presented at Makerere’s 72nd graduation ceremony, is a result of the collaboration between Uganda Veterinary Association, College of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA has revealed that Value Added Tax (VAT) of more than sh40 billion has not been remitted by different retail businesses since the electronic fiscal receipt invoicing system -EFRIS system was instituted. In the bid to maximize tax mobilization in the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Afriland First Bank Uganda will go into Uganda’s history books as the first commercial bank to voluntarily close shop and quit the market. The move by the shareholders of the bank also makes it the shortest journey of a business entity in Uganda’s banking …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The medical fraternity in Kampala is mourning the death Dr Emmeline Bagonza, a specialist in primary care, preventive medicine and community medicine. Dr, Bagonza died in a road accident on Friday evening. At the time of her death, the renowned physician was attached …
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Entebbe, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) canine unit has arrested a Yemeni national with 26 pieces of rhino horns weighing 15 kilogrammes. The suspect identified as Al-Maamari Maged Mutahar Ali was arrested at 3.10am on May 29 during a regular luggage check by the …
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Beijing, China | Xinhua | The following are the latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he had discussed defense support for Ukraine in a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “We talked about strengthening defense support for Ukraine, …
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Ntoroko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) has passed out 295 officers after completing a four month technical course at mountain warfare training school in Karugutu town council Ntoroko district. Colonel Dusan Musoke Kavuma the school commandant at the mountain warfare training center, said the course …
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