Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Recruitment of participants for the experimental vaccine for Ebola Sudan has started in Kampala. At least 40 people comprising males and females are expected to participate in the 48 week’s study by Makerere Walter Reed Project. The study will use the VRC-EBOADC086-00-VP vaccine that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliament Public Accounts Committee- Central Government (PAC) has unearthed inconsistencies in the financial statements of Uganda Police Force with undeclared funds totaling 17.1 billion shillings on the Force’s accounts. Police officials led by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asan Kasingye and Under …
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Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Sudan’s key protest group is opposed to giving the military “absolute immunity” against prosecution for violence against demonstrators, a spokesman said, as the two sides held talks on a power sharing deal. “We refuse absolute immunity that the military rulers have asked for,” Ismail al-Taj, …
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Los Angeles, United States | AFP | The divisive final season of “Game of Thrones” smashed the record for most Primetime Emmy nominations by a drama series in a single year, earning a whopping 32 nods Tuesday. HBO’s fantasy epic enraged fans with its bumpy conclusion but still trounced the competition …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Former South African president Jacob Zuma on Tuesday rebuffed all accusations of wrongdoing on his second day of testimony at an inquiry into corruption under his rule. Zuma said he and his family had received death threats after his first day at the judicial inquiry being held in Johannesburg. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has suspended all staff promotions and new recruitments, as a result of a 250 Shillings budget shortfall. Information gathered by URN indicates that in December 2018, the Makerere University Appointments Board led by Bruce Balaba Kabaasa, while winding up its term of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Virus Research Institute-UVRI has asked the government to fund research activities. UVRI carries out research on communicable diseases in man and animals, with emphasis on viral transmitted infections. The institute also hosts the regional laboratory for tests on severe infections. Steven Balinandi, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patients visiting the newly refurbished National Referral Hospital in Mulago will be required to submit their National Identification Numbers to be able to access services, David Nuwamanya, the hospital Principal Administrator has said. Nuwamanya says that the old paper records are currently being migrated …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police officials have failed to account for up to 1.2 billion shillings which was collected under Non-Tax Revenues during the financial year 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. Police’s Non-Tax Revenue is generated from express penalties, firearm certificates and guard fees. During the two financial years, the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has set August 1 as the date it will deliver its judgment in a case in which Stella Nyanzi is accused of cyber harassment and offensive communication. On Tuesday, Gladys Kamasanyu, closed the case after the defence failed to …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
