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Toroma County Clamour for District Status Grows Louder Ahead of 2026 Polls

Toroma County Clamour for District Status Grows Louder Ahead of 2026 Polls

As the 2026 general elections approach, residents of Toroma County in Katakwi District are intensifying calls to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to elevate their area to district status—a move they say will improve service delivery and deepen their political loyalty.

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Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: more money allocated to political administration than to the core legislative committees that drive parliamentary scrutiny and ov

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Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."

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Mubende Police Release NUP District Chairperson on Bond

Mubende Police Release NUP District Chairperson on Bond

Mubende Police have granted bail to National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders Pafuladito Kyeyune and Damsen Kakooza following their arrest on April 17 for allegedly obstructing President Museveni’s convoy.Kyeyune, the NUP District Chairperson for Mubende, and Kakooza, a councillor for Kalong

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Massive Pay Rise Looms For All Public Servants As Gov’t Tables UGX688.9 Billion Salary Plan

Massive Pay Rise Looms For All Public Servants As Gov’t Tables UGX688.9 Billion Salary Plan

The Ministry of Public Service has unveiled a plan for a massive salary enhancement strategy targeting all public servants across Uganda—a move projected to cost taxpayers over UGX688.9 billion.This proposal is detailed in the 2025/2026 Ministerial Poli

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UCU Kagando University College Graduands Tipped on Integrity, Professionalism

UCU Kagando University College Graduands Tipped on Integrity, Professionalism

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Sports, Canon Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, has charged graduates of Uganda Christian University Kagando University College to exhibit a high level of professionalism, integrity, and willingness to learn.Dr. Turyagyenda made the remarks t

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Govt to donate coffee processing machine to Bugisu Cooperative Union

Govt to donate coffee processing machine to Bugisu Cooperative Union

Government is set to bolster the operations of Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) with coffee value addition equipment to enhance the profitability of farmers and revive the cooperative movement in Eastern Uganda.While speaking at the union’s 64th Annual General Meeting in Mbale on Friday, S

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Airtel expands network coverage in Kabale Municipality with five new sites

Airtel expands network coverage in Kabale Municipality with five new sites

Airtel Uganda has reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning five newnetwork sites in Kabale Municipality.Speaking at the commissioning event, Airtel Uganda’s Sales Director, Mr. Wongani Muthayi, emphasized the companyâ€

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Keith Kalyegira appointed Absa Bank's board chairperson

Keith Kalyegira appointed Absa Bank's board chairperson

Absa Uganda has appointed  Keith Kalyegira as the new chairman of the bank's board, effective 1 March 2025.Kalyegira is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and priva

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Kitagwenda Politics Heat Up as RDC Kenyonyozi Joins Chairperson Race

Kitagwenda Politics Heat Up as RDC Kenyonyozi Joins Chairperson Race

The political landscape in Kitagwenda District is set for a shake-up as Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ephrance Kenyonyozi officially declares her bid for the district chairperson seat ahead of the 2026 general elections.Her decision follows growing calls from the public ur

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