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Sports Journalist Allan Ssekamatte Dies

Sports Journalist Allan Ssekamatte Dies

Uganda’s sports fraternity is mourning the death of veteran journalist, analyst and talk show host Allan Ssekamatte, who passed away at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital.His death was announced by close friend and fellow veteran sports journalist Mark Ssali.“Dear friends, our b

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Winnie Byanyima says no hope for Besigye winning court case

Winnie Byanyima says no hope for Besigye winning court case

Byanyima said although the case may eventually be concluded, she does not expect justice.Winnie Byanyima has said she has little hope that her husband, Kizza Besigye, will receive a fair outcome in the court case he is currently facing.Speaking in an interview with BBC, Byanyima des

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NIRA to resend SMS alerts for ID collection after communication mishap

NIRA to resend SMS alerts for ID collection after communication mishap

Members of Parliament raised concern over the mix-up. Kagoma County MP Brandon Kintu said he personally received a message directing him to a collection centre in Kampala, only to be informed that his card was in Gulu.The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has said i

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Govt Abandons Plan to Tax all Cash Withdrawal

Govt Abandons Plan to Tax all Cash Withdrawal

Government has dropped its plan to tax all cash withdrawals after strong resistance from stakeholders, highlighting concerns over economic impact, financial inclusion, and policy contradictions. While the proposal is shelved for now, authorities say the broader push toward a cashless economy and

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UEDCL records Shs1.71t revenue in first year of power distribution takeover

UEDCL records Shs1.71t revenue in first year of power distribution takeover

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has registered a strong operational and financial rebound in its first year of managing the country’s electricity distribution network, posting Shs1.71 trillion in revenue as it stabilised a system inherited from private operators.The perfo

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Traders Rush to Clear Structures Ahead of Ntungamo Crackdown

Traders Rush to Clear Structures Ahead of Ntungamo Crackdown

Traders in Ntungamo Municipality are hurriedly dismantling kiosks and roadside structures as a 14-day ultimatum expires, with many raising concerns over losses and the lack of a clear relocation plan.Traders in Ntungamo Municipal Town have scrambled to dismantle unapproved temporary struct

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Why US killed Iranian leaders? White House says they ‘lied to us'

Why US killed Iranian leaders? White House says they ‘lied to us'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that some Iranian leaders were “no longer on planet Earth” because they had lied to the US and prolonged negotiations.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that some Iranian leaders were “no longer on

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DPP Pushes Digital Transformation to Strengthen Justice Delivery

DPP Pushes Digital Transformation to Strengthen Justice Delivery

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has launched a high-level engagement with regional officers to accelerate its digital strategy, focusing on improved data management, accountability, and institutional performance.The meeting, held on March 30, 2026, brought together

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Photos: Bridges & Beats concert celebrates Francophonie month in Kampala

Photos: Bridges & Beats concert celebrates Francophonie month in Kampala

Organised by Talent Africa Group in collaboration with Alliance Française Kampala, the event was designed to celebrate the French language and Francophone cultures while facilitating cultural exchange with Uganda’s creative sector. The Bridges & Beats Concert took place at Kingdom K

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Nabbanja Orders Closure of All Roadside Sugarcane Weighbridges

Nabbanja Orders Closure of All Roadside Sugarcane Weighbridges

The Government has directed the removal of all roadside sugarcane weighbridges across Uganda, citing widespread malpractice and significant financial losses in the sugarcane value chain.In a directive dated March 17, 2026, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja instructed the Ministry of Trade, I

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