Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Education officials in Zombo District are expressing concern over the high rate of girl child dropout, particularly in areas along the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo border. Sub-counties such as Akaa, Abanga, Zeu, Kango, Paidah TC, and Jangokoro are the most affected. According to data from …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has once again emphasized the importance of higher education institutions investing in scientific research to drive the country’s development agenda. This renewed call for prioritizing scientific research and innovation was conveyed by Vice President Jessica Alupo during Bugema University’s 75th-anniversary celebrations …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in East Kyoga region and Soroti West Division are currently investigating the disappearance of 32-year-old Ahmed Zinhom Ibrahim Selim, an Egyptian national who has been dealing in kitchenware accessories. He has been residing in Cell A, Campswahili Ward in Soroti City East …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has facilitated the graduation of 156 youths from its prestigious Computer Applications User Occupation and vocational and business skills programs as it continues with its journey to enhance diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the communities. The …
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WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday secured victory over Nikki Haley, his former ambassador to the United Nations, in South Carolina’s Republican primary, advancing a step closer to a potential face-off with incumbent Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election in November. Despite her …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unknown gunmen have been lynched after shooting to death one of Buganda’s leading clan leaders Sunday afternoon. Ndiga (sheep) clan leader Daniel Bbosa was killed on Sunday inside his car near his home in Lungujja parish, Lubaga Division, in Kampala. Bbosa, according to pictures …
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*⃣ Magical Kenya ⛳ Open at Muthaiga Select results ✳ Driel 🇳🇱 66 69 68 67 270 (-14) ✳ Dean Joe 🏴 68 69 68 67 272 (-12) ✳ Rugumayo 🇺🇬 72 70 71 73 286 (+2) Missed cut Friday ✳ N Kibugu 🇰🇪 ✳ M Kibugu 🇰🇪 ✳ Kamulindwa🇺🇬 7 Nairobi, Kenya | …
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Lira , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister of Tourism Martin Mugarra Bahinduka is disturbed by the level at which Barlonyo Massacre site in Lira District is being mismanaged. On February 21, 2004, LRA rebels killed more than 300 people in an Internally Displaced People’s Camp (IDPC) in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Donating an organ to a patient who needs it is a gift, an organ shall not be sold and an organ shall not be removed from a living person without their consent. That is the summary of the law that was passed by …
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Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock farmers in Terego district are counting losses following the death of 15 cattle due to a suspected outbreak of black quarter disease. The most hit areas are Eretpea, Kulua, and Odravu villages in Ejoni Parish Uriama sub-county and parts of Leju Town council. …
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