Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soft penalties and political hindrance have been blamed for frustrating operations against illegal fishing on Kasese landing sites.This continues even after the establishment of a fisheries body to regulate the activities. Lt. Musa Mugogo the head of fisheries unit Kasese sector commander says the existing …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum District multi-million veterinary laboratory is lying idle due to a lack of a qualified specialist to operate it. The laboratory was constructed by OXFAM and handed to the district local government in 2008 to enhance animal health and improve livestock production. It is equipped …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | • Non-Subscribers to Access the GOtv Decoder at 43% Discount MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay TV entertainment, has today launched an exciting GOtv decoder offer with a 43% reduction, effective 1st March 2021. The announcement was made during a press briefing held …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tony Opio, the proprietor of Universal Interlink Company Ltd, a multi-million automobile company is among the 4,387 registered candidates for the Uganda Certificate of Education-exams in Lira district. A native of Otuke District, Opio dropped out of senior three 14 years ago due to the …
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Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Beef prices have gone up in Kyenjojo district because of the measures put in place to stop the spread of Foot and Mouth disease. On Friday, the Kyenjojo District Veterinary Officer, Dr. Godfrey Kahuta, restricted livestock movement into the district to prevent the spread …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 30-year-old Paul Lotukei, a resident of Nakambi village in Moroto district is a reformed cattle rustler. He was arrested and tortured by the army in 2009. He was released after surrendering a firearm to the army. Life became hard for Lotukei after losing the …
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Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda-Rwanda borders of Katuna and Chanika in Kabale and Kisoro districts respectively are yet to reopen two years following their closure by Rwandan President, Paul Kagame on February 27, 2019. Kagwe issued a travel advisory to his nationals against travelling to Uganda, saying their …
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Buvuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Geoffrey Wako, a senior pastor from Live by Faith church in Masese in Jinja district is on the spot for the alleged fraudulent acquisition of land in Buvuma district. Over 100 residents of Kirayita and Galigatya villages in Busamuzi Sub County accuse the pastor of …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday committed to ensure a more united and prosperous East African Community (EAC) as he took over the chairmanship of the regional bloc. Kenyatta assured that he will spare no effort towards the realization of the shared aspirations …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxi operators in Kampala have raised concern about the delayed completion of the Old Taxi Park. Last year, Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA started reconstruction works at the Park promising to complete it in three months. However, nine months after, construction works are still going on. …
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