Wobulenzi , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wobulenzi Public Primary School in Luweero district is at risk of sale because of failure to service a loan that was marred by irregularities, the LC V chairperson, Erastus Kibirango has revealed. Two weeks ago, Equity Bank announced the takeover of the public primary school over …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has urged opposition figures and human rights activists to refrain from using political rhetoric when advocating for human rights. He accused some activists and politicians of employing derogatory language when referring to government leaders, institutions, and President …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom mast installations have no discernible impact on human health, contrary to the claims made by a portion of the population, according to Eng. Irene Kaggwa, the executive director at the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Eng. Kaggwa, states in a letter dated Aug.08 that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Karuma Hydroelectric Station, the largest power-generating installation in the country, will be finally ready for commissioning by September 2024, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has disclosed. Construction of the 600MW power station located in Kiryandongo District along the River Nile commenced in …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Standards-UNBS has cautioned dealers in nsenene (edible grasshoppers) to abide by set national standards on edible insects, to protect the health of their consumers. The Uganda Standard (US 28 EAS 39:2002) for Edible Insects compels handlers to produce, prepare, and handle …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has hit out hard against the United States and the United Kingdom embassies for issuing advisories to their citizens not to travel to Uganda over terrorism concerns. In a statement, about the just concluded Nyege Nyege festival in Jinja districts, Museveni …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has taken steps to revitalize extension services by providing two hundred motorcycles to seventy-seven districts and six cities. During the handover ceremony at the ministry headquarters, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries, Frank …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Golfers and Rotarians aim to raise $10,000 (sh37 million) in the annual Rotary Golf Tournament due on November 24 at the Uganda Golf Club- Kitante The tournament was officially launched today by the District Governor 9213 Edward Kakembo Nsubuga together with district members …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jubilee Health Insurance has today launched its wellness program dubbed Maisha Fiti in the Ugandan market. This marks a significant step towards the company’s commitment to promote the physical and mental well-being of its customers. Maisha Fiti will empower customers to take charge of their …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies SE has highlighted Uganda’s Tilenga project in the Albertine among its key assets for growth globally. The company already commenced drilling in Bulisa and Nwoya districts. TotalEnergies will concentrate efforts on developing its portfolio of high-return oil projects in Brazil, Gulf of Mexico, Iraq …
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