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Police probe man found dead in lodge room in Rubaare

Police probe man found dead in lodge room in Rubaare

Ntungamo, Uganda: Shock and uncertainty have gripped residents of Rubaare Town in Rushenyi, Ntungamo District, following the sudden death of an unidentified man at Amahoro Bar and Lodges on Friday morning.The man was discovered lifeless in Room 7 of the lodge, prompting an immediate respon

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SURVIVAL INSTINCT? How Fear of Mbabazi Fate Forced Speaker Among to Backtrack On 2031 Presidency Bid

SURVIVAL INSTINCT? How Fear of Mbabazi Fate Forced Speaker Among to Backtrack On 2031 Presidency Bid

In a dramatic political climbdown that has set tongues wagging across the country, Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has moved swiftly to kill off talk of a 2031 presidential bid, declaring she will instead retire from active politics—sparking speculation of fear, survival instinct, and l

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Amongi Slams Aceng’s Witchcraft Remarks

Amongi Slams Aceng’s Witchcraft Remarks

Gender Minister Betty Amongi has hit back at Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng over allegations of witchcraft in the Lira City Woman MP race, escalating a political feud marked by claims of electoral interference, misuse of security forces, and deepening divisions within Lango’s leadership.

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Teachers stuck in debt trap

Teachers stuck in debt trap

Today’s economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. With salaries stretched thin, borrowing has become a survival tool. But the cycle of repayment pressure is taking a toll.

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Joel Ssenyonyi challenges Hon. Baryomunsi on equal application of social media rules for all

Joel Ssenyonyi challenges Hon. Baryomunsi on equal application of social media rules for all

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has challenged ICT and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi to ensure that calls for responsible conduct on social media apply equally to government officials, including senior military leaders.Hon. Ssenyonyi’s remarks f

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Poison Plot Claims Rock Serere as MP-Elect Esther Acom Heads for Swearing-In Amid Tight Security

Poison Plot Claims Rock Serere as MP-Elect Esther Acom Heads for Swearing-In Amid Tight Security

Excitement is steadily building across Serere District as residents prepare for the swearing-in and installation of Woman Member of Parliament–elect Esther Lucy Acom, widely known as Ajokotau.Her victory in the recently concluded elections has energized communities from rural villages to

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FA make decision on Lisandro Martinez appeal as Man Utd learn ban outcome

FA make decision on Lisandro Martinez appeal as Man Utd learn ban outcome

Manchester United's appeal against Lisandro Martinez's three-match ban was thrown out by the FA after it was ruled there was no obvious error. The Argentine received a straight red card for pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewis during the defeat to Leeds United earlier this month.It wa

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Parliament passes Lotteries and Gaming Bill introducing 30% tax, targets Shs24b annual revenue

Parliament passes Lotteries and Gaming Bill introducing 30% tax, targets Shs24b annual revenue

Parliament has passed the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a harmonised 30 percent tax on betting and gaming activities with a projection of an annual revenue increase of Shs24 billion from the reform.The Bill was first read on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by the State

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Anita Among Invites CDF Muhoozi to Lecture MPs on Security Cooperation

Anita Among Invites CDF Muhoozi to Lecture MPs on Security Cooperation

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has invited Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba to address Members of Parliament on how the legislature can strengthen collaboration with security agencies.Speaking on Thursday evening in Kampala, Among addressed Michael Nuwagira, popularly

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Parliament Rejects Tax on ‘Kyeyo’ Earnings, Non-Business Asset Sales

Parliament Rejects Tax on ‘Kyeyo’ Earnings, Non-Business Asset Sales

KAMPALA, Uganda – Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans living and working abroad.In a sitting Thursday presided over by Speaker Anita Among, lawmakers also rejected a government proposa

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