Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health (MOH) has embarked on conducting client satisfaction surveys in government-run hospitals amidst piling condemnation of how patients are ill-treated when they visit public health facilities. Dr Martin Ssendyona, the Ag. Commissioner Standards, Compliance, and Patient Protection in the Ministry says …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The more than 500 residents of Hoima district who were evicted from their ancestral land in Hoima early this year, have sued the Hoima Deputy Resident District Commissioner Micheal Kyakashari, the District Police Commander Patrick Bogere and seven other people for unlawful eviction. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have dared the National Unity Platform (NUP) party to resume its countrywide tours, which were canceled last week by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime. It came after NUP’s leadership vowed to resume their countrywide mobilization tours upon their …
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Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The enchanting Toro Club played host to the third edition of the Afriyea Golf Academy Parent-Child Golf competition on the weekend. The social golf event attracted participants of all ages and skill levels, truly, showcasing the power of inclusion and diversity. As part …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has ordered dealers in the extraction of earth materials to register officially in an ambitious move to regulate and streamline the sector in the country. Agnes Alaba, the Commissioner for the Mines Department at the Ministry, revealed that whoever is currently interacting …
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Makerere University Staff Associations, Management Clash Over Tribunal Rep Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tension is rising among Makerere staff following the university’s decision to invalidate the selection of their representative to the staff appeals tribunal. Dr Henry Michael Onoria was named the new Chairperson of the Staff Appeals …
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Deputy Spokesperson says FDC Delegates Conference Intented to Oust Amuriat, Nandala Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party deputy Spokesperson, John Kikonyogo, has accused colleagues pushing for a Delegates Conference of having ill intentions toward the party president and the Secretary-General. Addressing journalists at the …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The countdown has started to the inaugural East African Airshow that will be hosted by Uganda. Skies are set to ignite with passion and excitement as Entebbe hosts the event 5-7th December 2024. The East African Airshow will bring together aviation aficionados, industry experts, government …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The performance volatility of the New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd continues as the management notifies current and prospective shareholders of an impending loss for the year 2022/2023. The notice issued by Managing Director Don Wanyama is based on the “preliminary assessment” of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Indian Association in Uganda marked a significant milestone by celebrating 101 years of its existence in Uganda with a grand event held at the Lugogo Cricket Oval over the weekend. The event also marked India’s 76th Independence Day, originally observed on August 15th. …
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