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Gov’t downplays need to rush appointment of NSSF boss

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Trade Union Movement is concerned that the appointment of the new National Social Security Fund top management is taking long. The Chairman General of the National Organization of Trade Unions,-NOTU, Usher Wilson Owere, says that with the contract of the Managing Director, Richard Byarugaba …

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Chinese envoy calls for advancement of political process in Mali

United Nations | Xinhua | A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for efforts to advance the political process in Mali. There has been progress in political transition, peace process and the fight against terrorism in Mali, a result of joint efforts by the Malian authorities, regional organizations and the international community, …

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Hoima hospital seeks UGX 2.8 Billion for medical supplies

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is seeking 2.8 billion Shillings to purchase drugs and other medical supplies. In the second quarter, the hospital was allocated 1.3 Billion Shillings to procure medicines and other medical supplies which according to the management, is inadequate to cater for the …

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Kabale district confirms outbreak of goat plague disease

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Goat plague disease has been confirmed in Kabale district. Goat Plague is a viral disease related to the rinderpest of sheep as well as goats. It is characterized by fever, cough, very bad-smelling breath, diarrhoea and discharge from the eyes and nose, which can form …

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Kisoro district registers fresh influx of Congolese refugees

Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kisoro district has recorded a fresh influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who are fleeing insecurity in the South Kivu province. Kisoro Resident District Commissioner, Hajji Shafique Ssekandi Ssengoba says that the new group of refugees are fleeing South Kivu province due …

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Woman shot as police enforces curfew in Mubende

Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Mubende are investigating circumstances under which a 36-year-old woman was on Monday allegedly shot and injured as security personnel enforced the lockdown restrictions in South Division, Mubende Municipality. On Saturday, President Museveni announced 21 days of lockdown in Mubende and Kassanda districts, …

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Boosting investor confidence

Regulators are increasingly seeking risk-based oversight in the market to deal with changes in technology, consumer needs Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What is the best way to support businesses to survive during and after a tough economic environment? This is the big question that most people in investment circles …

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Legal Brains Trust petitions EACJ over Computer Misuse Act

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legal Brains Trust has petitioned the East African Court of Justice seeking to quash the recently enacted Computer Misuse Amendment Act of 2022. According to Legal Brains, the law infringes on the principles of democracy, rule of law, accountability, transparency, social justice, and equal opportunities, …

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