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UCC Report: Mobile Money active users hit 36.7 million as Ugandans transact Shs2.37 billion in three months

UCC Report: Mobile Money active users hit 36.7 million as Ugandans transact Shs2.37 billion in three months

More Ugandans are using mobile money, but telecom companies earned less in the first three months of 2026.New figures from the Uganda Communications Commission, using data from Bank of Uganda, show active mobile money users climbed to 36.7 million between January and March.That’s

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France Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Ugandan Students

France Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Ugandan Students

The Embassy of France in Uganda has officially opened applications for its 2026/2027 Master’s Degree Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded study opportunities for young Ugandan graduates seeking to pursue postgraduate education in France.The scholarship programme targets Ugandan s

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Chaos at Mbarara Central Market as Vendors Find Shops Locked by Unknown Individuals

Chaos at Mbarara Central Market as Vendors Find Shops Locked by Unknown Individuals

Mbarara City – Business operations at Mbarara Central Market were disrupted on Tuesday morning after dozens of vendors arrived to find their shops locked by individuals they did not recognize.The unexpected development left many traders stranded and unable to access their merchandise, ca

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Amongi’s fall from grace tests UPC-NRM alliance

Amongi’s fall from grace tests UPC-NRM alliance

Former Gender minister and Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) stalwart Betty Amongi is among those who were dropped from their ministerial positions in the Cabinet reshuffle that was announced on Tuesday last week. Her dismissal, however, came as a surprise to many people since she was seemingly one o

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Kadaga announces two new border entry points, pledges political federation in new term

Kadaga announces two new border entry points, pledges political federation in new term

Kadaga made the revelation following her successful vetting exercise by legislators following her reappointment by President Yoweri Museveni in the same docket for the 2026-2031 term.The First Deputy Prime Minister for East Africa Community Affairs Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga has announced plans

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IGG sends Museveni Among’s probe report

IGG sends Museveni Among’s probe report

The Inspector General of Government (IGG) has submitted her investigation report into alleged corruption involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to President Museveni, sources familiar with the inquiry have said.The development marks a significant milestone in the high-profile i

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Man Utd 'target shock Hayden Hackney deal' with Michael Carrick pushing for Middlesbrough star

Man Utd 'target shock Hayden Hackney deal' with Michael Carrick pushing for Middlesbrough star

Manchester United have joined the queue of clubs pursuing Hayden Hackney this summer with Michael Carrick said to be driving a move for the sought-after Middlesbrough midfielder.Hackney is widely regarded as one of the best players outside the Premier League and was influential in driving

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BoU Approves Sale of Standard Chartered Uganda’s Retail and Wealth Banking Business to Absa

BoU Approves Sale of Standard Chartered Uganda’s Retail and Wealth Banking Business to Absa

Sanjay Rughani (right) and David Wandera after the Bank of Uganda approved the sale of Standard Chartered Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking business to Absa Bank Uganda.KAMPALA — The Bank of Uganda has approved the sale of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking (

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Man Utd target Ederson set to be denied dream squad number at Old Trafford

Man Utd target Ederson set to be denied dream squad number at Old Trafford

Man United look set to make Atalanta midfielder Ederson their first signing of the Michael Carrick era but the Brazilian has some thinking to do over what shirt number he will wearEdersonEderson might not get his dream shirt number at Old TraffordManchester United target Eder

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Police Hunt Ronnie Mulindwa After Kira Raid Uncovers Suspected Online Exploitation Network

Police Hunt Ronnie Mulindwa After Kira Raid Uncovers Suspected Online Exploitation Network

Some of the suspects arrested during the police raid at a house in Kira Municipality. Inset: Ronnie Mulindwa, who is wanted by police and remains on the run as investigations into the alleged online exploitation network continue.Mulindwa and his associate, Martin Male, are among the key su

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