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Kanungu Residents Warned Against Defaulting on PDM Loans

Kanungu Residents Warned Against Defaulting on PDM Loans

Residents of Kanungu District have been warned against defaulting on Parish Development Model (PDM) funds under the mistaken belief that the money is a government grant.The warning was issued by Dan Twinamatsiko, the Commercial Officer for Kanungu Town Council, while presiding over the ele

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Senior Four Student Dies After Alleged Assault by Teacher in Luwero

Senior Four Student Dies After Alleged Assault by Teacher in Luwero

Senior Four student of New Life Secondary School in Luwero Town Council has died after allegedly being severely beaten by a teacher, while another student remains admitted to the hospital following the same incident. The deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Nicholas Nakibinge, while the id

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Nationwide crucial reminder to anyone who has a credit card

Nationwide crucial reminder to anyone who has a credit card

Nationwide, which has more than 16 million customers, has urged caution for anyone considering applying for a credit card. The message also urges people who have a credit card to be careful, as some may not think about the risks.The building society advises "before you increase your credit

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MOGO BUSTED! Court Slams Lender for ‘Exploitative’ 86% Interest Charges

MOGO BUSTED! Court Slams Lender for ‘Exploitative’ 86% Interest Charges

Kenyan court has delivered a stinging blow to Mogo Auto Limited, ruling that the lender charged a customer “exorbitant” and “exploitative” interest on a Ksh400,000 loan — a decision likely to resonate with many Ugandans who have repeatedly complained about the company’s lending practi

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Ssemujju: Government Is Coming for Your Money

Ssemujju: Government Is Coming for Your Money

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has warned that Uganda’s Shs84.3 trillion budget, driven by heavy borrowing and domestic financing, could strain taxpayers and the private sector, as government defends its spending priorities in health, education and infrastructureFormer Kira Municipality Member

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Mbale traders count millions in losses as late-night fire guts Bugema market

Mbale traders count millions in losses as late-night fire guts Bugema market

Tragedy struck Bugema in the Industrial City Division of Mbale City on Wednesday night after a fierce fire gutted dozens of kiosks and market stalls, leaving traders and residents counting heavy losses.Property and merchandise worth millions of shillings were reduced to ashes in the infern

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Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda continued to offer the highest 91-day Treasury Bill rate among major East African Community economies during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest EAC monetary statistics.‎‎The data indicates Uganda's position at the top of the regional interest rate rankings

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Budget Speech: Uganda's economy set for fastest growth in 30 years as oil production starts

Budget Speech: Uganda's economy set for fastest growth in 30 years as oil production starts

Presenting the national budget before Parliament on June 11, 2026, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the country's economic outlook remains strong, supported by low inflation, rising exports, growing investment and increasing business confidence.Musasizi projects Uganda's economy will g

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First Oil Revenue Set to Enter 2026/2027 Budget as Sector Begins Paying Its Way

First Oil Revenue Set to Enter 2026/2027 Budget as Sector Begins Paying Its Way

When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the revenue projections. The budget comes at a time when policymakers are positioning mineral resources, especially oil and gas, as

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How Uganda’s First Oil Dream Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers

How Uganda’s First Oil Dream Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers

Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda.Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by

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