Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An inter-ministerial committee constituted by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to review the flooding situation in Kasese district has suggested that Kilembe Mines Ltd reverts to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to fast track its revamping. Kilembe Copper Mines Limited, the largest copper mine …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long-awaited plan for the rehabilitation of the Masaka-Kyotera-Mutukula road has been deferred as the government, awaits funding from the African Development Bank. The rehabilitation project will be funded by an AfDB grant under the NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF). According to Prime Minister Robinah …
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Mutukula, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and Tanzania have resolved to jointly handle cross border operations to combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID19). They have also tightened restrictions on cross-border movements. According to Kenneth Byaruhanga, the Senior Immigration Officer in Charge of Mutukula Border post, the two neighbouring countries are uniformly enforcing …
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From January to date, the country has record about 830 maternal deaths whereby 2 to 5 per cent are attributed to complications of COVID-19 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pregnant mothers seeking healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic face a high level of anxiety and other psychological challenges, according to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is excitement among residents and traders in Kasubi, on the outskirts of Kampala in Lubaga division as construction of the Kasubi Junction takes shape. The work was initially supposed to be undertaken as part of the Bakuli-Nakulabye-Kasubi Road reconstruction implemented under the Kampala …
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Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man in Kikuube district has been brutally killed while attempting to save his 16-year-old sister from getting married. The deceased has been identified as Bruno Tumwejukye, 35, a resident of Kiyembe Village in Kabwoya sub-county. It is alleged that the deceaseds’ young sister …
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Tokyo, Japan | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s most decorated athlete Joshua Cheptegei has said that he almost quit the Olympic games before the final kickoff due to pressure. The long-distance runner says that he endured a lot of pressure which caused him mental distress and anxiety before the 10,000 metres …
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Tokyo, Japan | THE INDEPENDENT | Athlete Peruth Chemutai has booked a slot to the finals of the 3000-metre steeplechase race when she finished second in heat one at the Olympics stadium in Tokyo. Chemutai 22, posted a season-best of 9:12:72 slightly behind Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi who won the race …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has denounced a proposal by the government to abolish the Mailo land tenure system. He said it is a wrong response to the rampant evictions and land disputes in the country. While commemorating his 28th coronation …
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COVID-19 lockdown data shows young girls are better and safer at schools Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nearly 80% of Ugandans are worried about the rate of teenage pregnancy as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. The findings of the survey released by the Twaweza in the presence of …
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