Gov’t Promises Speedy Implementation of New POMA Regulations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has promised speedy implementation of the new Public Order Management Act (POMA), 2013 regulations. He said there should meanwhile be ceasefire between political parties and government security agencies. Rugunda made …
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Top six banks registered collective net profit of Shs 620bn Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s commercial banks surpassed investor expectations with 14 of the 15 banks that have published their financial performance results posting good profit margins in 2018, analysis by The Independent shows. Banks like Stanbic, Centenary, …
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Doctors warn it is not a cure | THE INDEPENDENT | A study in Europe has found that it is possible not to contract HIV from an HIV-Positive sexual partner even when you do not use a condom and long as your partner is using antiretroviral treatment (ART). But HIV …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Attorney General William Byaruhanga has asked for some more days to table electoral reforms. According to Byaruhanga, government will table the proposed reforms within a period of ten days. He disclosed this while updating plenary on the progress on tabling the proposed electoral reforms. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The board of Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has confirmed the resignation of their founder CEO Dr Josephine Wapakabulo. “As the first CEO of UNOC, Eng. Dr. Wapakabulo has since her recruitment in August 2016 been an excellent leader who has diligently executed her roles. …
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Why it does not reduce violence, but rather fuels it Kampala, Uganda | JAN RYDZAK | In the wake of a series of coordinated attacks that claimed more than 250 lives on April 21, the government of Sri Lanka shut off its residents’ access to social media and online messaging systems, …
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Four years later, her corruption-proof strategy takes shape amidst huge expectations and challenges Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | In 2015 when President Yoweri Museveni appointed Allen Kagina to head the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), the body had sunk deep into jaw dropping corruption. Exposure and investigations into the …
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With Ochola, Sabiiti in charge, it also means more trouble Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | On May 04 President Yoweri Museveni released a public statement detailing his views on the recent spate of violent run-ins between police and leaders of some opposition groups. “If you want to hold a …
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What should deal be between the old and new opposition leadership? Kampala, Uganda | GAAKI KIGAMBO | The manner in which the Police attacked and arrested popular musician cum politician Bobi Wine (real names Kyagulanyi Robert Sentamu) on April 22 was the same as when in 2011 they arrested Dr …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City retained the Premier League title in style on Sunday, holding their nerve to come from behind and thrash Brighton to hold off a charging Liverpool after a nail-biting campaign. Pep Guardiola’s team won 4-1 at Brighton to finish with 98 points …
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