Kenya struggles to keep economic grip on Uganda COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya has four big exports to Uganda; palm oil (11.8%) of exports, cement 10.1%, coated flat-rolled iron 8.94%, and refined petroleum 6.27%. Together, these comprise about 40% of Kenya’s total exports to Uganda as of December …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of police officers led by the bomb squad was Monday dispatched to the scene of Sunday’s devastating taxi fire in Jinja city, which left two people dead on the spot. The team, led by Kiira regional police commander Charles Nsaba, is conducting …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two companies – Gestures, a creative furniture manufacturer based in Uganda, and bkvv Architecten, a renowned architectural firm based in the Netherlands with extensive experience in climate-friendly design across Europe and Africa are embarking on an ambitious project to develop adaptable, sustainable furniture tailored …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police has asked owners of thousands of motor cycles (boda boda) held outside many stations in Kampala, to pick them. They did not specify if any fines will be paid by the owners. “There are motor cycles parked at various police stations unclaimed …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Corporations are urged to move away from the appointment of Boards of Directors based on their political status, their prominence or popularity but rather on the skills and competencies they possess for better and sustainable management of the businesses. This is because the corporate …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ronald Mugabe Ruranga, a lawyer and farmer, took the stand as the sixth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Molly Katanga, who is accused of murdering her husband, Henry Katanga Machwa. The trial, presided over by Justice Isaac Muwata, continues to unfold at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has issued a warning against planned demonstrations set to take place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. According to a statement released by police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, there are ongoing mobilization efforts on social media calling for people to march …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rector of St. Kizito Minor Seminary, Nandere, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, Rev. Fr. Peter Kisamba Mugerwa, has stated that the lack of a spacious chapel at the seminary is impeding the training of future priests. The pioneer Bishop of Kasana-Luwero …
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75% of Infants in Low Vaccine Coverage Countries Face Rising Measles Outbreaks, New Data Reveals HEALTH REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | Global childhood immunization coverage stalled in 2023, leaving 2.7 million additional children un and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to data published on Monday by the …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people were killed after a commuter taxi went up in flames along Clive Road East in the Southern Division of Jinja City. The incident involved a commuter taxi with registration number UBA 463B, which had 18 passengers and departed from the Jinja taxi …
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