Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St Joseph’s Hospital, a private Christian founded health facility in Kitgum municipality is set to commence construction of a multi-million state of the art eye health care centre. Through partnership with Christian Blind Mission and funding from the Italian Corporation, the specialized eye care …
Read More »Changes at ISO good for human rights- Lawyers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of human rights lawyers have described the dismissal of Internal Security Organisation –ISO director, Col Frank Kaka Bagyenda, as good news for the human rights fraternity. Having served as the ISO boss for close to four years, Kaka was relieved of his …
Read More »Museveni makes case for road projects outside Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said that the proposal to construct roads in countries out of Uganda is meant to boost trade that can enable Uganda to get resources. He was speaking during the 58th Independence Day celebrations held at State House Entebbe. MPs and …
Read More »MPs decry corruption, indebtedness as Uganda marks 58th independence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have decried the high level of corruption in the country and continued borrowing as the country marks its 58th Independence anniversary. Uganda celebrated its independence October 9, at State House Entebbe under the theme; “Celebrating Uganda’s steady progress towards economic take-off …
Read More »Health ministry gets greenlight for COVID-19 antigen tests
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to start using the Rapid Antigen Detection Test (RADT) for COVID-19, according to the Uganda Virus Research Institute-UVRI. The test was given emergency use status by the World Health Organisation last month. The test is a rapid point-of-care swab test that directly …
Read More »Inspection, funding delays might affect school reopening dates
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several schools might not be able to reopen as planned due to delays in inspection and release of the capitation grant. All education institutions were allowed to reopen for candidates and finalists after more than six months of a closure announced to keep COVID-19 …
Read More »Police to procure ambulances for 2021 general elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has resolved to procure eight new ambulances. This is part of the plan every directorate of police has been tasked to present regarding next year’s general elections. The ambulances will be procured and be managed by force’s directorate of health services, …
Read More »Sudhir acquires Simbamanyo building after owner defaults on bank loan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Meera Investments Limited owned by businessman Sudhir Ruparelia has acquired yet another building in town- Simbamanyo house after the owner allegedly failed to finance his loan. The building which houses the Ministry of Gender offices, Kampala Imaging Centre among others was initially owned by …
Read More »East Africa losing revenue due to low investments in value addition
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The East African Community (EAC) is losing revenue due to low investments in value addition of horticulture and leather produced in the region, says a report released on Thursday. According to the report by East African Business Council (EABC), a private business lobby of …
Read More »WHO decries rising burden of mental illnesses in Africa due to COVID-19
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday sounded alarm over a spike in mental ailments in Africa due to COVID-19 related social and economic disruptions. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa, said the pandemic had worsened the continent’s mental health crisis amid lockdowns, job …
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