Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd, the leading agro-input manufacturer in Uganda launched its 50th anniversary celebrations on September 08 at Protea Hotel, Kampala. Bukoola Chemical Industries is known for top-quality products and customer-centric services ranging from insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, immune boosters, fertilizers, and anti-stress chemicals to …
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Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | A U.S. federal grand jury is investigating former President Donald Trump’s Save America fundraising group, reported the New York Times on Thursday, citing subpoenas. The Times reported that the leadership of the political action committee received subpoenas, as the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) looks into the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | During a cocktail event following the launch of NSSF’s Solana housing project in Lubowa yesterday, Lilian Mbabazi – one of the members of the legendary girl group, Blu 3 – sent guests down memory lane with performances from the girl group’s heydays. Performing live …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara city leaders have raised concern about the delayed completion of roads. According to the city authorities, the utility providers delay moving water pipes, electric poles, and underground cables when road works commence. Some of the delayed works include Akiiki Nyabongo, Maj Victor Bwana, and …
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Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of residents in Agago district are struggling with water shortage following the breakdown of several boreholes. A report released by SDG WASH indicates that there are 1,372 domestic water points that were established to serve a total of 246,034 people. However, data collected from …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign in which they will use Village Health Teams (VHTs) to look for people with symptoms of Tuberculosis (TB) and link them to care. The campaign which starts this month, according to Dr. Patrick Tusiime, the Commissioner …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations for the controversial Nyege-Nyege festival are draging on in Jinja despite the uncertainty surrounding the event. The four-day festival was planned to start on Thursday September 15, and run uninterrupted until September 19, 2022. The event organizers announced that they have lined up about …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua Hill Football Club has rejected a proposal by the Federation of Uganda Football Association-FUFA to host their Uganda Premier League matches at the Greenlight stadium, the home of their rivals Onduparak FC. While releasing the 2022 Uganda Premier League fixtures, the league secretariat indicated …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has sentenced Vincent Anyou Ngolobe to a fine of 600,000 shillings for receiving a bribe of 150,000 Shillings. Ngolobe was sentenced on Thursday by Principal Grade One Magistrate Moses Nabende after he was convicted on two charges of corruption. Ngolobe …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara High Court is set to hear 60 cases related to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence-SBGV in Bushenyi district. The sessions will be presided over by Lady Justice Joyce Kavuma, the senior Resident Judge for Mbarara High Court Circuit. Out of the 60 cases, 48 are defilement …
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