KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) troops have recovered a cache of weapons belonging to the rebel group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), in the jungles of the eastern DRC, a senior official said Thursday. Bilal Katamba, spokesperson of the Mountain Division of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere, has issued a directive detailing fresh procedures for individuals, parishes, institutions, societies, and associations within the Archdiocese who seek to utilize its name in fundraising efforts from donors and agencies. The issuance of the new directive aims to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s industrialists, supported by financial institutions, have decided to lead efforts towards the establishment of an industrial bank. The proposed Uganda National Industrial Bank would serve to reduce the cost of Finance that the private sector persistently fronts as the major challenge to its …
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Abim, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World Vision Uganda in partnership with ABSA Bank Uganda have commissioned facilities to improve water and sanitation for the girl-child in Abim district, Karamoja. This is an intervention intended to promote the continued inclusion of girls in education across Karamoja sub-region. According to officials, the handover …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The reigning Africa Rally champion Karan Patel has warned that he is in Uganda to start the new season in style with a win. Patel from Kenya is among the foreign drivers who will take part in the 2024 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally from …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has hailed the Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) for creating a fair market for compliant manufacturers. URA Commissioner General John Musinguzi Rujooki said that the DTS has helped to eliminate illicit goods and ensure a level playing field for …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero hospital has terminated the internship of two medical students and a health worker is under investigation over alleged extortion. On Wednesday, Luwero hospital administration invited local leaders and residents to assess client satisfaction, get feedback on health services and areas of improvement. The engagement …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s 2024 National Housing and Population Census kicks off in a few hours time, and starting midnight, roadblocks will be staged on highways where individuals in transit will be counted. They will categorized as the ‘floating population’. Chris Mukiza, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS Executive …
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National Census Commissioner cautions public against feeding enumerators SPECIAL CENSUS REPORT | ALFRED GEESOM MUSAMALI | The National Census Commissioner (NCC) Dr Chris Ndatira Mukiza has cautioned members of the public against feeding enumerators who visit their households to collect data during the National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) enumeration exercise …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has announced a sh152 million sponsorship package for the 2024 edition of the Captain’s Bell Tournament that is scheduled for 18 May 2024 at the Uganda Golf Club, Kitante. This the annual tournament where the new Captain hosts the club members …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
