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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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NRM flagbearers in Hoima still in tears and disbelief over what the former Speaker did to them

NRM flagbearers in Hoima still in tears and disbelief over what the former Speaker did to them

If there are people who are praying so hard that it would be possible to send the former Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, to hell very fast, they are the NRM flagbearers of Hoima City who are still crying in disbelief over what the former Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, alleged

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Alupo Says Missing Amuria MP Etilu Will Return This Week

Alupo Says Missing Amuria MP Etilu Will Return This Week

Government has for the first time publicly acknowledged knowledge of the whereabouts of Amuria District Woman MP Margaret Etilu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks.Vice President Jessica Alupo has assured Parliament that Amuria District Woman MP Margaret Etilu, w

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Armed Robbers Raid Wholesale Shop in Kitgum, Escape with Shs10 Million

Armed Robbers Raid Wholesale Shop in Kitgum, Escape with Shs10 Million

Armed robbers raided a wholesale shop in Omiya Anyima Sub-county, Kitgum District, on Tuesday night and escaped with more than Shs10 million in cash, prompting a security crackdown in the area. The robbery occurred at around 8:00 p.m. in Omiya Anyima Central Village, Panyum Parish, according to d

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Police Arrest Suspected Gang Members in Mbarara City

Police Arrest Suspected Gang Members in Mbarara City

Suspected gang arrested in Mbarara CityPolice in Mbarara have arrested three suspects believed to be part of criminal gangs that have been terrorizing residents in the city.The City Police Commander, Kenneth Kabwigo said the suspects were found in possession of narcotic substances,

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Police bust livestock theft syndicate with three cows concealed under tarpaulin

Police bust livestock theft syndicate with three cows concealed under tarpaulin

The vehicle had been fully covered with an orange tarpaulin and attracted suspicion from officers conducting a motorcycle patrol along the highway.The three cows were found concealed under a tarpaulin on the Toyota LiteAce vehicle which was recovered by police after suspects abandoned it a

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M7 Urged to Intervene As Nsambya Hospital Becomes Death Trap-ROT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS

M7 Urged to Intervene As Nsambya Hospital Becomes Death Trap-ROT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS

Responding to initial media reports indicating that everything that can go wrong at a private not-for-profit health facility has happened to Catholic Church-owned St. Francis Nsambya Hospital, Ugandans have taken to social media to register their dismay while calling on President YK Museveni to i

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Gongodyo Murder: Key suspect Obed filmed with log in mob attack arrested, total suspects now 10

Gongodyo Murder: Key suspect Obed filmed with log in mob attack arrested, total suspects now 10

Kampala, Uganda: Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the mob killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo, including a man captured on video allegedly assaulting the athlete with a large wooden log during the fatal attack.The latest arrests bring the total number of

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Lord Mayor Balimwezo Demands Joint Approval Over NEMA Operations

Lord Mayor Balimwezo Demands Joint Approval Over NEMA Operations

Kampala Lord Mayor Engineer Ronald Balimwezo has revealed that the Kampala Capital City Authority Council (KCCA) has formally written to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) seeking a one month suspension of the ongoing demolition exercise targeting wetland areas.Speaking a

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