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URA officers accused of releasing impounded beer despite court stay

URA officers accused of releasing impounded beer despite court stay

KAMPALA — Legal and tax officials at the Uganda Revenue Authority face accusations of defying a court order after allegedly releasing two containers of suspected counterfeit beer that had been slated for impoundment.The allegations are contained in a Feb. 6 petition filed by Rashid Babu,

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Auditor General demands tighter controls as tech giants pay Shs29b in tax

Auditor General demands tighter controls as tech giants pay Shs29b in tax

While digital tax collections from giants like Apple and Meta have hit 29.5 billion shillings, the Auditor General warns that a lack of independent verification is causing significant revenue leakage.Uganda has successfully collected 29.5 billion shillings from global tech firms, but the c

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Kampala Mortuary Handles Hundreds of Unclaimed Bodies in 2025

Kampala Mortuary Handles Hundreds of Unclaimed Bodies in 2025

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Mortuary witnessed a disturbing trend in 2025, receiving hundreds of unclaimed bodies, according to the Directorate of Police Health Services’ annual report.Out of 723 unknown bodies admitted to the mortuary over the year, only 214 were claimed b

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EAT YOUR MUSEVENI MONEY IN PEACE: At Kabaka’s Place, Mpuuga Confronts Yusuf Nsibambi to ‘Stop Telling Lies About DF’

EAT YOUR MUSEVENI MONEY IN PEACE: At Kabaka’s Place, Mpuuga Confronts Yusuf Nsibambi to ‘Stop Telling Lies About DF’

On Saturday, Yusuf Nsibambi visited Bulange Mengo to participate in a talk show dubbed Parliament Yaffe, which features on Kabaka’s CBS radio every Saturday 10am-12pm.He was here to defend and rationalize his deal-making antics which saw him a few days ago lead a faction of opposition of

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Inside the battle for House Speakership

Inside the battle for House Speakership

The race for the Speakership in the 12th Parliament moved up a gear this week, with the two leading candidates ripping along at a cracking pace. Following Mr Norbert Mao’s opening gambit, in which the president-general of Uganda’s oldest party—the Democratic Party (DP)—made clear that “

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Uganda Airlines delays expose cracks in passenger protection

Uganda Airlines delays expose cracks in passenger protection

Uganda’s flag carrier has this week made headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was revealed that Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer, will not serve in the position beyond July. The departure comes after the national carrier received a bad rap following a string of governance

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HYSTERIA! M7 Tips Bish, Nsibambi for Big Jobs

HYSTERIA! M7 Tips Bish, Nsibambi for Big Jobs

President Yoweri Museveni has quietly stretched an olive branch to the opposition, tipping outgoing Rukiga MP Roland Bish Ndyomugyenyi and Mawokota South’s Yusuf Nsibambi for heavyweight roles at State House.Multiple sources say the two seasoned politicians—both with roots in the oppos

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Museveni: We’re Planning International Airports in Kigezi, Mbarara

Museveni: We’re Planning International Airports in Kigezi, Mbarara

The project is aimed at easing access to the gorilla-tracking destinations of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National ParkPresident Museveni has said Uganda plans to build new international airports in the country’s southwestern region, including a tourism-focused

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Ex-Trade Ministry PS Ssali, MPs Mawanda, Akamba Return to Anti-Corruption Court in Shs3.8 Billion Fraud Case

Ex-Trade Ministry PS Ssali, MPs Mawanda, Akamba Return to Anti-Corruption Court in Shs3.8 Billion Fraud Case

Left to right: MPs Michael Mawanda, Paul Akamba, lawyer Julius Kirya, ex-Ministry of Trade PS Geraldine Ssali and Elgon MP Ignitius Mudimi Wamakuyu in the dock during the hearing of their case at the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala on August 27, 2024.KAMPALA — Former Ministry of Trade P

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Uganda: UPDF Dismisses NUP Missing Persons Claims As 'Drama' Amid Lugbara Community Pressure

Uganda: UPDF Dismisses NUP Missing Persons Claims As 'Drama' Amid Lugbara Community Pressure

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have dismissed claims by the National Unity Platform (NUP) that its members have gone missing, describing the allegations as "drama" and insisting the opposition party should pursue formal legal channels if it seeks accountability.The military resp

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