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Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo postponed

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo which was scheduled to be held next month was extended by a month, organisers said. This year’s expo was set to be held February 8 – 11 but has now been postponed to April 26 – 28, 2023 and …

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Offensive communication is no longer an offence, court rules

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional ,in Kampala on Tuesday ruled that Section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act, 2011 which speaks about offensive communication contravenes the constitution and is therefore outlawed. In 2016, two people including lawyers Andrew Karamagi and Robert Shaka went to court to challenge that …

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President Museveni receives climate mobility champion leader award

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday received his award for outstanding leadership and commitment towards protecting and conserving the environment. In November last year, the President was awarded the Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award at the two-two-week-long mate change convention in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. …

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Andrew Muleledhu appointed CoRSU CEO

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Andrew Muleledhu Lukanda has been appointed as the CoRSU CEO effective Dec.01. Dr. Lukanda has a wealth of experience in Clinical and Health Organization with over 16 years of experience. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Deputy Medical Director, Mengo Hospital in Uganda. He has been instrumental …

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Absa’s new year financial packages

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda Limited is currently offering a vast array of financial packages that will immensely be pivotal in helping Ugandans kick-start a new year on a strong financial stand. The impressive packages will bolster investment capabilities for Ugandan entrepreneurs, especially its customers which is …

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NUP suspends Bigirwa and four others over in-fights in Busoga

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine suspended four party leaders in Busoga Sub-region for causing divisions within the party. The suspended include; deputy secretary for mobilization Eastern region Moses Bigirwa, Saulo Nsongambi the Acting district party chairperson for …

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