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Medical Training: President Museveni has ordered a review of the policy requiring medical students to complete internships before graduating, saying graduation and supervised practice should remain separate. Inclusive Education Research: Makerere University stakeholders want stronger research into dyslexia and better teacher preparation to identify learners’ needs early. Water Technology: Uganda will host the International Water Association’s 2027 congress, bringing water and sanitation researchers, utilities and technology companies to Kampala. AI Infrastructure: A Ugandan policy commentary warns that AI depends on reliable power, data centres and fibre networks, and urges planning before demand outpaces infrastructure. Ebola Research: New vaccine trials have begun in Uganda amid the deadly outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo, underscoring the urgency of regional disease research.

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Aug. 3, 2026

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Uganda urged to complete 12km road link as Kenya awaits at Mulwanda border

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Independent (Uganda)

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Owned By	Andrew Mwenda
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.independent.co.ug
Domain Registration Year	2007
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Publication Location	Uganda, Kampala
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UGANDA-KENYA TRADE! Speaker Pushes for 12km Mulwanda Border Road Link

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Year Founded	2001
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Benard Feni appointed to Malaria Free Uganda board

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Year Founded	2007
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MADE IN UGANDA! NWSC Boss Woos Danish Giant Grundfos to Partner With NEC to Make Water Pumps Locally

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Year Founded	2001
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Russia Marks Historical Anniversaries with Nigeria, Angola, Uganda and Equatorial Guinea

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Year Founded	2016
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Publication Location	Nigeria, Lagos
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NWSC MD Dr. Silver Mugisha asks Danish pump maker Grundfos to make pumps, spare parts in Uganda

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UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

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Year Founded	2004
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Senior Center this week: Tech tutoring, Italian luncheon

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Year Founded	2024
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Uganda seeks to boost Kenya Coast tourism through cross-border travel deals

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The Star

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Owned By	Tshepo Mahloele through Lebashe Investment Group & Arena Holdings Ltd. & Radio Africa Group
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://www.the-star.co.ke/
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Kenya, Nairobi
Owner Country	South Africa

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