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Uganda forced to rethink financing as donor cuts disrupt UN programmes

Uganda forced to rethink financing as donor cuts disrupt UN programmes

KAMPALA — A sudden withdrawal of donor funds has pushed Uganda and its development partners to confront a difficult reality: the era of relying heavily on external aid is becoming increasingly uncertain.The shift comes into sharper focus as the Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2026 opened

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Government Threatens Closure of New Best Hotel Over Alleged Misconduct

Government Threatens Closure of New Best Hotel Over Alleged Misconduct

Kampala — Authorities have issued a warning to New Best Hotel following reports of alleged misconduct at its premises, raising concerns over violation of operational guidelines.According to information obtained by this publication, government officials are considering closing the establi

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Kabale Traders Protest Eviction Directive Amid Relocation Uncertainty

Kabale Traders Protest Eviction Directive Amid Relocation Uncertainty

Traders in Kabale Municipality are raising concern over an impending eviction from streets and unauthorized trading spaces, saying they have not been given enough time or alternatives to relocate their businesses.With the enforcement deadline fast approaching, vendors and small-scale busin

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Work begins on 37.5 billion shilling Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda road project

Work begins on 37.5 billion shilling Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda road project

WAKISO, Uganda — Residents and leaders in Wakiso District gathered today for the groundbreaking ceremony of the 6.5-kilometer Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda road, a project seen as a major infrastructure milestone for the region.The 37.5 billion shilling project is funded by the World Bank, t

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Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of women’s rights organizations led by the Forum for Women in Democracy is calling on the government to halt proposed tax increases on essential goods, warning the measures will disproportionately affect low-income citizens.During a press briefing in Ntind

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Heavy Security Deployed as Authorities Demolish Illegal Structures in Busia

Heavy Security Deployed as Authorities Demolish Illegal Structures in Busia

There was heavy deployment of police, soldiers, and municipal enforcement officers in Busia Town as authorities began demolishing illegal structures.The operation, which started on Wednesday afternoon, is aimed at implementing directives issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of

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VIDEO: New Best Hotel Busega faces closure

VIDEO: New Best Hotel Busega faces closure

Government has warned of shutting down New Best Hotel in Busega as part of a wider crackdown on establishments accused of facilitating pornography.Government has moved to shut down New Best Hotel in Busega over alleged involvement in pornography-related activities. Officials warned that to

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Uganda to Launch First National IP Peering Exchange to Boost Local Internet Performance

Uganda to Launch First National IP Peering Exchange to Boost Local Internet Performance

AhimbisibweKampala, Uganda – The National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has announced the imminent launch of the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX), the country’s first neutral and open Internet Excha

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Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Residents of Mpata and Ntenjeru sub-counties in Mukono District have welcomed the launch of Phase II of the Ntenjeru–Bule road upgrade, expressing optimism about improved transport, economic growth, and better access to essential services.For years, communities along the stretch have str

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Uganda plunged into nationwide darkness after major grid collapse

Uganda plunged into nationwide darkness after major grid collapse

KAMPALA — Uganda was thrust into a total blackout Sunday morning after a sudden failure in the national electricity grid, according to the state-run transmission utility.The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, or UETCL, issued an emergency public notice confirming that the n

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