Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said that the government is struggling to procure vaccines to vaccinate 21 million people in the country. The country plans to vaccinate 22 million people aged 18 and above in the country. However, data from the health ministry shows that …
Read More »Uganda team to World Athletics U-20 Champs takes off today
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will be represented by a 10-member team at the World Athletics under 20 championship slated for August 17-22, 2021 in Nairobi, Kenya. Namayo Mawerere, the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) publicity Secretary said the team will fly out on Sunday aboard Uganda Airlines to …
Read More »Bubulo, Karamoja get magistrates as Judiciary deploys 10
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 10 newly appointed Judicial Officers at the rank of Registrars and Magistrates have been deployed to different stations in the country in a bid to take services closer to people. According to a statement issued by the Judiciary, Bubulo and Kyenjojo Courts …
Read More »Express are East and Central Africa football champs
🔴 CECAFA CUP FINAL Express 1 Nyasa 0 Dar es Salaam | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Premier League champions Express FC have beaten Malawi giants Nyasa Big Bullets FC 1-0 to lift their first ever CECAFA Kagame Cup trophy. The match was won by a single goal by Martin Kiiza. …
Read More »Justice Katureebe is new UMI Chancellor
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed former Chief Justice Bart Katureebe as the new Chancellor for Uganda Management Institute (UMI). Katureebe will replace Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire who was the second titular head of the Institution, having been appointed in that capacity in 2013. According …
Read More »Health officials eye banks to take up Sinovac vaccine
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of health is considering allocating the Sinovac vaccines to groups of people in banks, companies and organizations that might be interested in getting vaccinated. The country at the moment has a total of 300,000 doses that were donated by the People’s Republic …
Read More »Bishop Ssemogerere warns new priests about seeking wealth
Rubaga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Paul Ssemogerere, the Apostolic Administrator of Kampala Archdiocese has warned the newly ordained priests to forget about being rich and put all their efforts towards serving God’s children. The bishop made the remarks on Saturday afternoon at Sacred Heart of Mary Cathedral-Rubaga during …
Read More »NDA rounds up illegal drug dealers in eastern Uganda
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested and charged two people for allegedly Impersonating as NDA staff and three for dealing in illegal sell and smuggling of drugs. Officials of NDA also impounded assorted drugs worth shillings 130 million from private pharmacies and clinics in …
Read More »Flying start for Manchester United
Man U 5 Leeds 1 5⃣ for Manchester United 4⃣ assists for Paul Pogba 3⃣ goals for Bruno Fernandes – Jadon Sancho made his debut – Varane announced as a Man United player Manchester, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Bruno Fernandes scored a sensational hat-trick as Manchester United defeated Leeds …
Read More »Pader NUSAF contractor accused of supplying blind cows
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three NUSAF III groups of Pukor Sub-County in Pader district have faulted a local contractor for supplying them with blind cows. The NUSAF III groups whose members reportedly receives blind cows are Loyocak Animal Traction, Abung Animal Traction and Gangba Animal Traction all in …
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