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The Independent

Gov’t delivers vaccines for Foot and Mouth disease in Karamoja

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has finally delivered vaccines for the foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Karamoja. At least 30,000 cattle have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Karamoja. The outbreak was confirmed in November 2019, resulting into a livestock quarantine in Kotido, Abim …

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Taxi operators seek inclusion in transport sector revamp

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Operational Taxi Stages Association (KOSTA) have asked to be included in all plans to develop transport in the city. The Association, formerly (UTODA) comprising of taxi drivers, owners and conductors on Friday appeared before the Parliament committee on National Economy where they said …

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Police still holding 690 impounded motorcycles as investigations continue

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police is still holding 690 motorcycles impounded during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. Although President pardoned riders whose motorcycles were impounded for defying his directives in the fight against COVID-19, Kampala metropolitan police says more than 690 motorcycles are still held and under investigation. …

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Uganda Development Bank to cut lending rates

Kampala, Uganda | Khisa Isaac | Uganda Development Bank (UDB) is considering reducing interest rates by two percentage points to 10% on loans to be advanced to local companies involved in various productive activities as the coronavirus containment measures takes toll on the economy. This development comes in the wake of the …

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Installation of CCTV cameras excites Arua town residents

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents in Arua town have welcomed the installation of CCTV cameras to boost security in the town. The project funded by the government of Uganda that was first started in Kampala capital city is expected to cover all the major towns in the country. …

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UNBS certifies six companies to manufacture face masks

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has given a green light to six companies to start manufacturing face masks that meet the required standards. The standards body said “this is in line with the UNBS mandate of consumer protection aimed at protecting Ugandans from …

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Stickers for essential workers still valid – Police

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police has come out and cleared the air stating that stickers that were issued out by the Ministry of works and transport to 26 categories of ‘essential workers’ are still valid and helpful. Senior Superintendent of Police – SSP Norman Musinga, also Kampala …

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Fans could return for 20-21 season: Premier League chief

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Friday that fans could be allowed to attend top-flight matches in the 2020-21 season on a “phased basis”. The Premier League plans to resume the 2019-20 campaign on June 17 following the coronavirus lockdown. But the remaining …

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