Gambling addiction is the primary challenge the casino sector now faces, and its transfer to online worsens the problem. This risky entertainment is legal in Uganda, but the country still lacks regulations to control the industry and prevent related disorders among the population. Reports indicate that approximately 17.7% of Ugandan …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara’s heritage singer Ray kick started the pre-Bell ObaFest enjoyments last Sunday at Soho Terrace Bar in Mbarara with a stellar performance to some of his popular hits that got the crowd in a frenzy. Hosted by MC Kacheche and Lithan Mc, the duo …
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KIGALI | Xinhua | Rwanda’s Ministry of Health has announced new guidelines to curb the spread of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) following an alarming rise in fatalities. The death toll from the MVD has reached eight, with 26 confirmed cases and 18 individuals currently in isolation and receiving …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A house maid and her boyfriend in Luwafu Zone, Makindye Division, have been arrested by crime intelligence for kidnapping a 3-year-old child of her employer who was away from home and demanded ransom of 20 million shillings. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, has …
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BEIJING | Xinhua | President Xi Jinping on Monday said the Chinese people will score more remarkable achievements and make greater contributions to the noble cause of peace and development of humanity. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the …
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Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Bushenyi district have confirmed the outbreak of anthrax disease in the district after it claimed one person last week. Dr Roberts Natukunda, the Bushenyi district Veterinary Officer says that samples which were picked from five people who were suspected of …
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Namasagali, Uganda | ALFRED GERESOM MUSAMALI | Mill Hill Missionaries from the United Kingdom (UK) have expressed interest in reviving their cooperation with Namasagali College in Kamuli, Uganda, where Rev Fr Damian Grimes served as headteacher for 34 years and was buried on Saturday, 28th September, 2024. Jinja Catholic Diocese …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Press Secretary to the President Onapito Ekomoloit,58 will be buried according to his will, on November 30. The former MP and Board Chairman of Nile Breweries Ltd died last week. The National Organizing Committee (NOC) Chaired by Prof Francis Omaswa and deputized by Captain Mike …
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East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd receives delivery of first batch of insulated line pipe for construction. Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd, the construction contractor for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, has today received a delivery of nine trucks …
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LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | SpaceX’s Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft autonomously docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday. The spacecraft was launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the U.S. state of Florida on Saturday, and docked with the ISS at 5:30 p.m. …
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