Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people suspected to have contracted anthrax in Rubirizi district have died, triggering panic among residents on four landing sites on Lake Edward. The deceased have been identified as Wilson Nuwagaba, John Patrick Kagwa and Allen Twongyeirwe, all residents of Kisenyi in Katuguru Sub …
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Secret dirty deals could end as govt signs transparency initiative Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda’s recent admission into the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a “step in the right direction,” according to local civil society. But many also remain cautious. Gerald Byarugaba, the extractive industries coordinator at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The race to get ‘contacts’ has started at Naguru Police headquarters after the Chief Political Commissar of Police, AIGP Asan Kasingye has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). AIGP Kasingye confirmed on Sunday afternoon through a tweet that he had tested positive for the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UPDF on Sunday passed out 4,325, the largest number ever recorded in a single intake. President Yoweri Museveni, the Commander-In-Chief, preside over the pass-out, and noted that the UPDF is now a professional institution that attracts citizens of various academic qualifications and professions. He …
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Why the opposition in Uganda needs to take organisation and unity seriously if they are to have a chance THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | The nationwide youths elections this week should give the opposition in Uganda, especially the National Unity Platform (NUP), time to pose and reflect. …
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Making sense of ‘crossing’ MPs Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | Kyadondo East MP Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine was four years old when the current parliament system under President Yoweri Museveni’s government was set up in 1986. Now Bobi Wine appears set for a major role as …
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📌 #Uganda UPDATE ✳️ 97 new #COVID19 cases ✳️ The cumulative total confirmed cases now 2,263 🔺Contacts & alerts 90: Kampala- 59 Wakiso- 11 Buikwe- 6 Luweero- 3 Namisindwa- 3 Mukono- 2 Jinja- 2 Kabale- 1 Oyam – 1 Tororo – 1 🔺1 returnee from Mali 🔺6 truck drivers Kampala, …
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📌318 new cases 🔺 Amuru Prisons- 154 (153 inmates, 1 prison staff) 🔺 136 contacts and alerts ✳ 65 Kampala ✳ 14 Kiryandongo ✳ 9 Gulu ✳ 9 Mbarara ✳ 8 Kitgum ✳ 8 Arua ✳ 7 Wakiso ✳ 4 Mbale ✳ 4 Buikwe ✳ 2 Masaka ✳ 1 Bugiri, Jinja, Luweero, Manafwa, Masindi, Mityan 🔺 8 truck drivers 🔺 20 health workers Kampala, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has delivered 13 motor bikes to Uganda to help in the fight against poaching, a timely boost as resources worldwide are being diverted to stem the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation follows another of hundreds of items, including heavy duty single …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly promote “Destination Uganda” as a premier film and tourist destination. The MoU enjoins the two parties to collaborate and jointly market Destination Uganda, and to improve Uganda’s brand …
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