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Parliament commissioners to be elected-Kadaga rules

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four parliamentary Commissioners will be elected by the house as opposed to being nominated by parties, the Speaker ruled on Tuesday. The Parliamentary Commission is the highest decision making body of parliament. It of the Speaker of Parliament, the Deputy Speaker, the Leader of Government …

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Aviation Engineers demand better pay

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The engineers who include civil and aeronautical engineers, telecommunications engineers, Mechanical, Electrical, Technicians, Artisans, say they are paid less, which has affected their efficiency while handling airport services. However they refused to disclose how much money each earns, neither did they disclose the rate at …

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The Sh295 billion Kampala Flyover Project

  ▶Kampala Flyover Phase 1 ✅ Junction upgrading at Shoprite & Clock Tower ✅ Road upgrading at Queensway, Entebbe, Nsambya, Mukwano & Ggaba roads ✅ Pedestrian bridges at Clock Tower, Shoprite & Kibuli ✅ Underpass at Nsambya Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The traffic congestion that is expected as the …

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Miss Uganda to meet President Museveni

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism is planning a big welcome for miss Uganda Quinn Abenakyo, who returns Wednesday after a stunning performance that saw finish in the top five at the 68th Miss World contest in China. Abenakyo emerged 2nd runner up in a global contest …

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KAPCHROWA: 19 NGO workers killed in Uganda bus crash

Kampala, Uganda | AFP |  At least 19 staff members of a non-governmental organisation died and six were injured Tuesday when the bus they were travelling in lost control and hurtled off a cliff in eastern Uganda, police said. “19 people have been confirmed dead and six others critically injured …

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Traders speak out on Christmas delight

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business is booming down town in Kampala as faithfuls countdown to Christmas. Hundreds of people have packed roads such as Namirembe near Old Taxi Park and Luwum Street near Mini Price shopping Centre to purchase merchandise from traders. Some of the merchandise on sell includes …

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KAPCHORWA: 19 dead in bus accident

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nineteen people have died after an accident on the Kapchrowa – Sironko road on Tuesday afternoon. Six survivors have been taken to Mbale and Kapchorwa hospitals for treatment. The accident occurred this evening at Tewei hill opposite Sipi falls when a bus registration number UG 2833E belonging …

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