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Extravagant URA Returns To Renting Sudhir’s Building For Shs7.4 Bn After Completing Shs140 Billion Tower

Extravagant URA Returns To Renting Sudhir’s Building For Shs7.4 Bn After Completing Shs140 Billion Tower

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) completed the transfer of four departments from its headquarters in Nakawa to office space owned by city businessman Sudhir Ruparelia.Uganda lifestyle productsThe decision to return to rented

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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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KCCA loses UGX 151.7M property rates case against Twed Towers

KCCA loses UGX 151.7M property rates case against Twed Towers

KCCA loses a sh151.7M property rates case against Twed Towers. A judge ruled KCCA’s claim was past the statute of limitations, enforcing a prior road works offset.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has lo

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MK Publishers to Pay Author Shs 100m for Selling Children’s Stories to Rwanda without Permission

MK Publishers to Pay Author Shs 100m for Selling Children’s Stories to Rwanda without Permission

Uganda’s High Court has ordered MK Publishers Ltd to pay Shs 100 million ($26,000) in damages and royalties to author Annette Najjemba after finding the firm guilty of infringing her copyright by selling her children’s stories to the Government of Rwanda wit

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Uganda receives Jianzhou Big Ear Goats from China for Research and Breeding

Uganda receives Jianzhou Big Ear Goats from China for Research and Breeding

New Chinese "wonder goats" arrive in Uganda under FAO project. Research will crossbreed them with local types known for slower growth to increase meat yield.Minister Bright Rwamirama (left) and Dr. Swidiq Mugerwa inspect the Chinese goats during the han

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New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has welcomed a landmark global deal that will dramatically slash the cost of the HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, making it affordable for millions in low- and middle-income countries.The announcement was made on W

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Kiira Motors teases first look at new SUV concept

Kiira Motors teases first look at new SUV concept

Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), Uganda’s automotive manufacturer, has revealed the first glimpse of its long-anticipated concept SUV.The company released a single teaser image of the vehicle and called on Ugandans to help choose a model name — a move

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Case Hospital Fires Dr Kizito Over Presidential Bid

Case Hospital Fires Dr Kizito Over Presidential Bid

Case Medical Services has terminated the employment of Dr Deo Lukyamuzi Kizito, a surgeon at the facility, after he declared his intention to run for President in the 2026 elections.In a letter signed by Chief Operating Officer Ronald Akankwasa, the hospital said it was ne

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Uganda Signs Landmark Tourism Deal in China, Wins Top Honour at CITIE 2025

Uganda Signs Landmark Tourism Deal in China, Wins Top Honour at CITIE 2025

Uganda has signed a landmark tourism partnership with GZL International Conference and Exhibition Services Ltd, organisers of the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE), cementing its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.The agreement, signed in Guangz

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From London Cab to Billionaire Boardrooms: Sudhir Ruparelia’s Triumphant Return to the UK-Africa Summit!

From London Cab to Billionaire Boardrooms: Sudhir Ruparelia’s Triumphant Return to the UK-Africa Summit!

Alex, a Ugandan Taxi driver from Gulu in

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