LIRA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nancy Primary School for the Deaf in Lira City is facing significant challenges in its efforts to provide quality education to its 338 learners with various forms of disability. The school currently operates with only two professional sign language interpreters to serve its diverse student …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki has raised concerns over the high garbage collection fees charged by the Kampala Solid Waste Management Consortium in Kawempe Division. During a cleanup exercise in Kawempe’s Kigannda and Ssebagala zones, Buzeki discovered that residents are paying …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans are losing 1.5 million shillings in cash every minute to fraudsters, thieves, and robbers. this is according to the latest statistics by the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID). Records show Ugandans lost over 785 billion shillings in cash to criminals in 2024. The stolen …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda recently hosted a successful Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Consultative Breakfast Workshop at the Sheraton Hotel, bringing together over 80 key SME clients and bank staff. The event, organized by Ecobank Transnational Incorporated’s Ugandan subsidiary, aimed to enhance business relationships and showcase …
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KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced a four-month suspension of cobalt exports to regulate supply amid concerns of overproduction in the global market, authorities said Monday. In a statement, the DRC’s Regulatory and Oversight Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS), a …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) City Hall Court, once notorious for its unpleasant environment and disorderly setting, has transformed remarkably, improving order and efficiency. A visit by Our Reporter revealed that the once overwhelming stench, a major concern for court users and visitors, has …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Stella Chesang has been confirmed to take part in the TCS London Marathon 2025 slated for April 27. Dominic Otuchet, President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), told Xinhua on Monday, “We have now confirmed both Jacob Kiplimo for the men’s and Chesang for …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Nigerian forward Abubakar Lawal, who plies his trade with Uganda Premier League side Vipers Sports Club, died in a traffic accident in Uganda on Monday. The 29-year-old Lawal was reportedly heading to the club’s training ground at St. Mary’s Stadium in Entebbe, Central Region of …
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Port Bell, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has today donated items worth UGX 30M to the Luzira Youth and Women community. The donation includes 400 plastic chairs, 10 tables, 2 portable mini-sound systems, and 4-fifty-seater tents which will serve as revenue-generating assets through hire towards community development initiatives. …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | Despite ongoing efforts to curb counterfeit trade in Uganda, significant progress remains elusive due to regulatory bodies’ limited manpower and a lack of consumer awareness. In response to these challenges, the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) has launched the Bleep App, a digital platform designed to …
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