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01 May '26
President Museveni on Friday questioned the relevance of some university courses to Uganda’s labour market, urging young people to rethink career paths and pivot toward practical skills and job creation.Speaking during Labour Day celebrations in Buikwe District, Museveni criticized what
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01 May '26
Minister of Energy and Mineral Development- Hon. Dr. Canon Ruth Nankabirwa (3L) paid a courtesy visit to the I&M Bank booth where she was welcomed by staff during the Oil and Gas Convention.The 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention 2026 opened on Tuesday, 28 April, at Speke Resort Munyony
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30 Apr '26
Minister Aber (left) said authorities are prioritising the restoration of business premisesGovernment has shifted focus to traders operating in basement shops affected by the recent disaster, with officials promising immediate interventions to restore business activity while reviewing long
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28 Apr '26
Stanbic Bank Uganda has been ordered by the court to deposit Shs200 million as security in a commercial dispute with Vegol Limited that has dragged on for four years now.It all began in 2022 when Vegol, a prominent manufacturer specializing in edible oils, soaps, and other products, sued a
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28 Apr '26
The High Court has ordered Roko Construction Limited to pay USD 1,059,350.84 (Shs 3.92bn) to Mehta Electricals Ltd for unpaid electrical equipment and installation works carried out on several projects.The dispute stems from sub-contracts awarded in May 2016, when Mehta Electricals Ltd was
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28 Apr '26
Uganda provides a modern case study of these tensions. During recent electoral cycles, figures such as Bobi Wine drew international attention, with Western governments including the UK voicing concerns over human rights and electoral conduct.The story of Britain’s global rise cannot be t
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28 Apr '26
family is frequently subjected to misinformation on social media, particularly from right-wing social media account. The latest of such claim concerns the elder daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama, Malia Obama.Barack and Michelle Obama with daughters Malia and Sasha. (AFP)Barack a
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28 Apr '26
According to the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report 2025, cases of aggravated robbery remain among the most persistent violent crimes, with over 2,300 cases recorded nationwide during the year.The three suspects (L) and the pangas recovered from them (R) during an intelligence-led operation
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27 Apr '26
dawn, the usual bustle of business across Uganda’s blossoming cities and towns is missing.Where voices once competed with the clatter of weighing scales and the bargaining cries of customers, there is now an edgy silence.Piles of empty wooden stalls still lie broken, some reduced
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26 Apr '26
Centenary Bank’s top leadership (L–R): Chairman Gustavo Bwoch, Managing Director Fabian Kasi, Executive Director, Business Joseph Balikuddembe, and Executive Director, Operations Michael Opira. The bank is resetting its executive leadership through a dual-Executive Director structure aimed at