Kampala, Uganda | URN | As the Ministry of Education and Sports moves towards promoting inclusive education, stakeholders are warning that the shift should not result in the complete disappearance of specialised schools for learners with special needs. John Okea, the Tororo District Chairperson, is among those raising concerns …
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Abim, Uganda | URN | A Sunday church service at All Saints Church of Uganda in Abim Town Council, Abim District, was thrown into chaos after a disagreement between a reverend and a local council chairperson turned physical. The incident happened at around 9:00 am when Innocent Oyo, the LC2 …
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OTTAWA | Xinhua | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday delivered a nationally televised address to outline Canada’s position following the breakdown of trade talks with the United States, announcing that Ottawa’s “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs against 20 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of American goods would take effect on …
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NAIROBI | Xinhua | For three years, Seif Amour Rajab could barely open his mouth. Seif was 16 when he fell from a mango tree and fractured his jaw. On Tanzania’s remote Pemba Island, the hospital could do little. The jaw slowly locked shut; eating became a struggle, then speech. …
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Gomba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mothers and families seeking healthcare at Maddu Health Centre IV in central Uganda are set to benefit from new equipment, digital services and community health support. The improvements at the facility in Gomba District include, medical equipment, beds, bicycles, smartphones and information and communications technology …
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Believe it or not, but the infamous 10,000 steps a day recommendation didn’t come from a research laboratory SPECIAL FEATURE | HUNTER BENNETT | You’ve probably heard that hitting 10,000 steps a day is the key to health and longevity. This magic number feels like a medical rule, …
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Mukono, Wakiso | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | World Environment Day was marked in Mukono with a tree planting and grower training initiative at Ntakanfunvu. The commemoration was supported by dfcu Bank, through its impact arm, dfcu Foundation, in partnership with the Uganda Timber Growers Association (UTGA). This activity forms part of …
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How the raid on Among’s home marks the beginning of a revolution and what it tells us about the Uganda Muhoozi seeks THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | The Saturday 3am SFC raid at the home of our pre-current speaker of parliament, Anita Annet Among (AAA), …
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Top Ugandan Scholars join Equity leaders’ program to shape the next generation of leaders Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | A hundred top-performing Ugandan students have begun a new chapter in leadership, mentorship, and career development after joining the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), an initiative of Equity Group Foundation …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Newly elected legislators from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have started arriving at Kololo Independence Grounds for accreditation ahead of a retreat scheduled to begin Tuesday in Kyankwanzi. Speaking to journalists on Monday, NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong confirmed that the accreditation exercise is underway, …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
