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Kassanda South MP arrested after UCU student stabbed to death during Makerere guild campaigns

By MONITOR REPORTER Arrested: Kassanda South MP, Mr Frank Kabuye. Photo/ courtesy.What you need to know: Betungura Bewatte, 27, died at Makerere university hospital where he was rushed while bleeding profusely after he was allegedly stabbed in a scuffle Kassanda South MP, Mr Frank Kabuye and two other people are being detained by police following the […]

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Anger and hunger will make Kenyans vote for Kenya Kwanza – Ruto

UHURU SUCCESSION “Kenyans are not happy because their country is on the wrong path,” Ruto stated. In Summary • The DP said Kenyans are not happy with the direction the country is taking and this will greatly influence their decisions. • Ruto added that the anger and hunger is as a result of the high

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Govt earmarks Shs 135bn for Karamoja hunger The Observer, Written by URN. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja/Courtesy Photo. The government has earmarked Shs 135 billion to avert the hunger crisis in the Karamoja sub-region in the next three months. The intervention was announced by the prime minister Robinah Nabbanja in parliament during a plenary sitting on

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Embrace living in harmony for the betterment of our area – Bugangaizi East MP Agaba Aisa implored residents during Eid al-Adha prayers at Kisiita Town Mosque

By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ KMA Updates. Kisiita-Kakumiro, Uganda: While attending Eid Adhua prayers at Kisiita Town Mosque in Kisiita Town Council in Bugangaizi East, Kakumiro District, Hon. Agaba Aisha Black called upon people to endeavor live peaceful with others and avoid division from accepted society norms.Bugangaizi East Member of Parliament Agaba Aisa addresses Muslim congregation

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Skilled health workforce key in delivery of UHC, President Kenyatta says

President Uhuru Kenyatta unveils a commemorative plaque during the ground-breaking ceremony of the Amref International University Campus. Also present are Amref  Health Africa CEO, Dr. Ginthinji Gitahi and Director-General. World Health Organisation Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus.   – President Uhuru Kenyatta during the ground-breaking ceremony of the Amref International University Campus in Northlands, Kiambu county. Also

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Uganda has attained middle income status, UBOS insists

By MARTIN LUTHER OKETCH Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has insisted that Uganda has attained middle income status. Government says at least every Ugandan now earns an average of $1,046 per annum.  Photo | EDGAR R. BATTE  While addressing a media briefing yesterday, Dr Chris N. Mukiza, the Ubos executive director, said government data for the

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Uganda parliament considers law to curb illicit organ trade

By Elias Biryabarema KAMPALA, July 6 (Reuters) – A law to regulate the harvesting and trade in human organs and tissues has been introduced in Uganda’s parliament, the health minister said, as authorities move to curb a growing illegal market in body parts such as kidneys in the country. The parliament of the republic of

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Lira Hospital faulted over failure to recruit specialists

Hon. Sarah Opendi (2nd, R) and colleagues who sit on PAC interacting with hospital officials over audit queries Members of Parliament have ordered the Director of Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Dr John Stephen Obbo, to provide evidence for non-absorption of Shs1.5 billion ring-fenced for hiring of medical specialists. Legislators who sit on the Public Accountants

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CEDOVIP calls for joint effort to end violence against Women and Girls

By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ KMA Updates. Kampala, Uganda: Uganda is home to 5 million child brides. Of these, 1.3 million married before age 15. Source: UNICEF global databases, 2020. In that reports show that Uganda loses over UGX1.6 trillion towards ending violence against Women and Girls. Ugandan Journalists pose for a group photo with facilitators from

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