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Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at 81

Los Angeles, United States | AFP |  Country music legend Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81, his family said late Friday. “Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” they said …

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DR ACENG: Uganda has no confirmed case of COVID-19

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda’s health minister Dr Ruth Aceng has refuted press reports Friday that a positive COVID-19 case had been confirmed in the country. “To-date, Uganda has no confirmed case of #COVID19,” she said early Saturday. “There is an article alleging that “Uganda confirms 1st case of …

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Koreans arriving on Rwanda Air turned back

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Aviation Authority-CAA on Friday blocked 10 South Korean nationals from entering the country. According to Vianney Luggya, the CAA spokesperson, RwandaAir had jetted in over 10 South Koreans and other nationals. He said that since South Korea is among the countries …

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AMONGI: No school for day scholars on Friday

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs Betty Amongi has issued a circular stating that today will be the the last day for day scholars at school, to enable parents to have it easier picking children from boarding institutions by midday Friday. She said …

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Coronavirus outbreak sparks new trend in counterfeit medical items

Lyon, France | INTERPOL | Counterfeit facemasks, substandard hand sanitizers and unauthorized antiviral medication were all seized under Operation Pangea XIII, which saw police, customs and health regulatory authorities from 90 countries take part in collective action against the illicit online sale of medicines and medical products. The operation resulted …

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ICEA Uganda marks 20 years

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Insurance Regulatory Authority CEO Ibrahim Lubega Kaddunabbi has said the industry is ripe for disruption as advances are made in the digital space especially in the insur-techs. He warned that insurance players should therefore ensure that there are constantly evolving their methods to …

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Gov’t explains $100 self quarantine at Entebbe Central Inn

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have today tasked the Ministry of Health to explain why people coming into Uganda are forced to pay 100 US Dollars for quarantine per night at Entebbe Central Inn. Several people including Ugandans have complained that Government was taking them to Entebbe …

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Tumukunde appears in court, charged with treason

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lt.Gen Henry Tumukunde has been charged with treason and unlawful possession of firearms at City Hall court. He has been remanded to Luzira Prison until March 23. The treason charges stem from his statement in an interview on NBS TV, where he said that …

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