Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) at Lubowa in partnership with Asea BioTherapeutics (ABT) today successfully treated their first client with cutting-edge stem cell therapy, marking a historic official opening of the world-class regenerative medicine centre to the public. The first procedure, that marks a ground-breaking …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ITHUBA, the operator of the Uganda National lottery has announced that four lucky winners shared the sh100 Million guaranteed through the Powerball Rolldown draw held on 31st January 2025. They have come forward to claim their prizes of over UGX 28 million each. The …
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AVIATION DIGEST | JARED KALERA | The airline business has always been a delicate and competitive affair worldwide. This is exemplified by the stiff competition that has of recent emerged for the Entebbe route, in the East African nation of Uganda. With the entry of seven new operators at Entebbe …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dispute between Phaneroo Ministries run by Apostle Grace Lubega and Uganda Heart Institute over an access road continues, and remains yet another hurdle challenging the expansion of access to specialized care for heart disease in Uganda. Speaking to URN, Dr John Omagino the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The last batch of students to sit for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) under the phased-out old curriculum has recorded poor performance, with 1,629 learners (16.7%) failing outright and nearly 60% passing in Division Four—the lowest grade. The special one-time transitional examination, administered …
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HARBIN | Xinhua | In Harbin, the capital city of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang Province, there is a mesmerizing winter wonderland. Here, towering ice structures mimicking landmarks from across Asia, cheers from super-long ice slides, and the breathtaking view from a giant Ferris wheel attracted over 610,000 visitors during this year’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education Service Commission has summoned 21 teachers to defend themselves over the allegations of forging appointments and transfer letters. According to notice number No.1 of 2025 issued by Dr Asuman Lukwago the Secretary of the Service Commission, the teachers will appear before the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi has been chosen as the National Unity Paltform-NUP flag bearer for the Kawempe North By-election. He was declared flag bearer on Tuesday by the Election Management Committee at the NUP party headquarters in Kavule, Makerere. Last week, Luyimbazi and nine others faced off …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, a senior lecturer at Makerere University, has strongly condemned his interdiction by the Vice Chancellor, calling the decision “flimsy, malicious, and in bad spirit.” In a statement shared with colleagues, Dr. Muhwezi expressed his frustration over what he sees as …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye did not appear before Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court for further hearing of the inciting violence case. On Tuesday, Besigye wrote to Buganda Road Court Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya who is the one handling his case …
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