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Uganda targets Middle East liquidity for SGR construction

Uganda targets Middle East liquidity for SGR construction

President Museveni accompanied by VP Alupo, Ministers Katumba Oboth and Byabakama walk through a demonstration after laying the foundation for the construction of Malaba Kampala SGR line by Yapi MerkeziKAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government is moving to secure €405 million through an

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Government introduces minimum monthly pay in landmark pension overhaul

Government introduces minimum monthly pay in landmark pension overhaul

Public Service Minister, Hon. Muruli MukasaKAMPALA, Uganda — The government has overhauled the public service pension system, introducing a minimum monthly payment and a contributory model designed to ensure retirees can afford basic necessities.The reforms, part of the Public Ser

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Among pledges reduced taxes on reusable pads for schoolgirls ahead of women’s day celebrations

Among pledges reduced taxes on reusable pads for schoolgirls ahead of women’s day celebrations

Speaker Anita Among (Middle) and other women activists at Parliament.The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has pledged that Parliament will support tax incentives aimed at increasing the production and affordability of reusable sanitary pads for schoolgirls across Uganda.Among comm

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27-Year-Old Arrested After Attempted Robbery in Najeera

27-Year-Old Arrested After Attempted Robbery in Najeera

Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed that the church management reported the death to the authorities.KAMPALA, UGANDA —Police in the Kampala Metropolitan area have arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of attempting to rob a resident in Najeera, a su

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Police Crack Down on Motorcycle Theft Syndicate Operating in Northern Uganda

Police Crack Down on Motorcycle Theft Syndicate Operating in Northern Uganda

LAMWO, Uganda – Police in Lamwo District have dealt a significant blow to an organised criminal network, arresting two key suspects linked to a spate of motorcycle thefts in the Lira and Gulu areas. The operation has led to the recovery of several stolen motorcycles and a collection of conceale

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Stakeholders raise pertinent questions about bodaboda ban from Kampala city center

Stakeholders raise pertinent questions about bodaboda ban from Kampala city center

Safeboda for instance, questioned how riders from areas such as Najjera or Kira would complete trips to destinations within the central business district if bodabodas are prohibited from accessing key areas.Stakeholders in Kampala’s transport sector have raised questions about the implem

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Equity Bank closes branch over flooding

Equity Bank closes branch over flooding

Equity Bank has temporarily closed its Oasis branch in Kampala due to flooding in the area and says it will reopen once it is safe to resume operations.Equity Bank has temporarily closed its Oasis branch in Kampala after flooding disrupted operations in the area.The bank informed cu

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JUST IN: Police Arrests Robber Targeting Bank Customer in Kampala City, Recover Shs21M

JUST IN: Police Arrests Robber Targeting Bank Customer in Kampala City, Recover Shs21M

Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested a suspected robber targeting bank customers using motorcycles.According to a statement issued by Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire on Friday, 6th March, 2026, the suspect has been identified as Wagaba Hussen, a 27-y

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BLACKOUTS, BILLIONS & BOARDROOM WARS! Investigation Exposes Rot at UEDCL as Power Crisis Rocks Post-Umeme Era

BLACKOUTS, BILLIONS & BOARDROOM WARS! Investigation Exposes Rot at UEDCL as Power Crisis Rocks Post-Umeme Era

Ugandans are asking one burning question: what exactly is going on at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited?Ever since Umeme exited and UEDCL officially took over power distribution on April 1, 2025, complaints of persistent blackouts, delayed meter replacements, sluggish custome

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LANDS OFFICE SCANDAL! 277,000 Land Files Stuck, Fraud Rampant & Titles Forged as Fresh Probe Reveals Shocking Rot

LANDS OFFICE SCANDAL! 277,000 Land Files Stuck, Fraud Rampant & Titles Forged as Fresh Probe Reveals Shocking Rot

A Value for Money audit has detonated a political and administrative bombshell at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, exposing deep cracks in Uganda’s land administration system despite years of digitalisation and decentralisation reforms.At the centre of the storm is t

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