KIGALI | Xinhua | Rwandan authorities said on Sunday they are closely monitoring up to 300 individuals identified as contacts of confirmed Marburg virus cases since an outbreak hit the country. As of Sunday, the Ministry of Health reported that 26 people have contracted the virus, including eight fatalities. During …
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Team Uganda in buoyant mood ahead of Region IV tournament in Kigali, Rwanda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Team Uganda captain Joseph Cwinya-ai is confident that the national team will do well at the upcoming Africa Region IV Championship, the fifth edition, to be hosted by the Rwanda Golf …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Oil Company-UNOC has commended players in the oil and gas sector for adhering to the local content needs that have seen numerous Ugandans benefit from the sector. Jessica Kyeyune made the remarks while representing the UNOC CEO at a National Supplier engagement …
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TRIBUTE | LOUIS JADWONG | Onapito Ekomoloit was my OB and fellow veteran journalist. I got in touch with him early on September 1, 2024, confident that since he was Nile Breweries Limited’s Board Chairman, I would secure a beer sponsorship for an upcoming Family fun day out. The Fun …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICT State Minister Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku has promised new government commitment to work with partners to prevent and eliminate the rabies disease in Uganda by 2030. “Government is committed to work with all stakeholders to fight rabies. Rabies is a deadly disease and it …
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Polling station A Ssemakadde _ 245 Atukunda- 127 Polling Station B Ssemakadde – 268 Atukunda – 126 Invalid – 5 Polling station C Atukunda – 102 Ssemakadde – 225 Invalid – 6 Polling station D Ssemakadde _ 304 Atukunda- 129 Polling station E Ssemakadde -246 Atukunda-104 Polling station F Ssemakadde _ 321 Atukunda- 123 Polling station …
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Amid a broader slowdown in funding for African tech startups, some investors continue to place strong bets on the continent’s innovation potential. Defying the overall trend, these top 10 investors have remained steadfast in supporting African tech in 2024, fueling growth and driving transformation across various sectors. SPECIAL REPORT | …
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Fear not death, this fleeting guest Death is but a porter sent, With no power of its own, A servant on assignment bent, Where the Almighty’s will is shown. It waits for none, yet tarries still, Bound by the Master’s holy will. It bears no strength to act …
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Eulogy for Onapito Ekomoloit (Ona) From Asalatap’s plains, where dawn breaks bright, You rose with wisdom, a guiding light. St Peter’s halls still sing your name, In every corner, you staked your claim. Through Makerere’s gates, with knowledge keen, You walked with purpose, a vision seen. With pen and voice, …
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Will Ssemakade, then, take a page from Bobi Wine’s book and reshape his image? Only time will tell COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | In 2016, I led a group of young lawyers in a movement we called the “Nakivubo Declaration.” It was a direct encounter to what we termed the “Kampala …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
