Alebtong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Alebtong District have instructed schools to close early as flash floods continues to ravage the district. The district has been receiving heavy rains which have resulted into flooding especially in places near river Moroto and other seasonal swamps across the district. So …
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Don’t Embarrass Uganda Like Politicians Have Done Educationist urges learners not to fall in the footsteps of Ugandan politicians Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has launched a 700-beneficiary bursary intake with a call to learners to uphold good morals. Martha Muhwezi, the Executive …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Aug.15, Talkio Mobile, one of Uganda’s telecom innovators unveiled its new flagship service centre at Ntinda Complex, about 7KM from Kampala city centre, marking a major leap in its mission to transform the country’s communications landscape. Strategically located in one of Kampala’s busiest …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Mandela Millers Ltd has been awarded the globally recognised FSSC 22000 Certification, marking a significant milestone for Uganda’s food processing and manufacturing sector, executives announced at an event held in Kampala on Aug.15. The certification, which integrates ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-1 and additional FSSC requirements, …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of residents turned up for free medical services at the Kabaka’s Tubeere Balamu health camp in Kyaggwe County, an initiative aimed at improving community health and expanding access to affordable medical care. The two-day event, held from August 12–13 at the Kyaggwe County headquarters …
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Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 100 people have been arrested in the Sebei sub-region for attempting to fraudulently join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) during the just concluded recruitment exercise. Maj. Isaac Oware, the Public Relations Officer for the UPDF 3rd Infantry Division, says the suspects were arrested …
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Mbale, Uganda | Julius Businge | Mbale coffee farmer Patrick Nayumu Akabu has expressed confusion and frustration over the ongoing European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance process. Speaking about farmer registration in some coffee-growing areas, Nayumu noted that unclear communication and limited sensitization are leaving many producers uncertain about the steps …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The campaigns for the position of Vice Chairperson seat for Central Region in the National Resistance Movement Central Executive Committee are heating up ahead of the party’s Delegates Conference. Over 25,000 NRM delegates from the sub-county level, up to the national level, will convene …
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Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has criticized the Ministry of Health for failing to declare an outbreak of Cholera in Amuru district despite rising deaths and infections. Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of …
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Amuria, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Isaac Odongo, a resident of Aduu village, Amuria parish in Aloi sub-county, was woken up on Monday night by the cries of his children. When he got out of bed, Odongo found water in every corner of his house as the children continued crying outside, …
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