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PSFU, UMA and KACITA warn govt on alcohol control law

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) and Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) have warned about the severe economic implications of Alcoholic Control Bill 2023, arguing that millions of jobs are at risk. The Private Sector Foundation (PSFU) has also asked parliament to shift focus to …

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France ambassador promises sh12 trillion in support after meeting Jeje Odongo

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | France has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to investing significantly in Uganda’s socio-economic development. The commitment was made Tuesday when Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakher hosted a meeting in Kampala with Xavier Sticker, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to …

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‘Immigration Officer’ exposed, escapes from Iganga hospital

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has denied knowledge of a man whose picture is making rounds on social as its staff abandoned at Iganga hospital. The picture of Wilson Okello has been circulating on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp since Friday with …

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‘High Luwero crime rate linked to merger of police posts’

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Luwero District Security Committee and leaders are regretting the merging of Police Posts following the escalation of crime. According to the Police Crime report released last week, 4111 cases were reported to Police stations in Luwero in 2023 and the district was ranked the second …

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