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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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Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

President Museveni has declared Uganda’s readiness to re-engage with Western powers, months after facing sanctions over the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality law.Speaking at a leadership forum at Munyonyo about recently, Mr Museveni revisited the fallout from the 2023 passage

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‘Friends of Ndamira Cup’ Final excites Nakaseke locals

‘Friends of Ndamira Cup’ Final excites Nakaseke locals

The 'Friends of Ndamira Cup' culminated over the weekend in Nakaseke District, following a successful six-week duration from March to April 2025.This football tournament, now an established feature promoting unity within Nakaseke North, served as a platform for showcasing sporting prowess

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Kylie Jenner shares rare snaps with Aire, two, after 'awkward' Coachella drama with Timothee Chalamet

Kylie Jenner shares rare snaps with Aire, two, after 'awkward' Coachella drama with Timothee Chalamet

Kylie Jenner shared two heartwarming rare snaps of her two-year-old son Aire as they enjoyed a bit of relaxation in the sunshine.The 27-year-old lip kit mogul

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Bianca Censori risks major wardrobe malfunction in Spain after husband Kanye West's shock incest claims

Bianca Censori risks major wardrobe malfunction in Spain after husband Kanye West's shock incest claims

Bianca Censori risked another wardrobe malfunction as she hit the streets of Mallorca on Tuesday wearing one of her signature barely-there ensembles. T

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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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Flavia Tumusiime Appointed Head of NTV, Spark TV, KFM at Just 36

Flavia Tumusiime Appointed Head of NTV, Spark TV, KFM at Just 36

Flavia Tumusiime has been appointed Head of Broadcast at Nation Media Uganda. In her new role, she will oversee NTV Uganda, Spark TV, KFM, and Dembe FM.Flavia began her media journey on the Teens Club show at WBS TV and has since worked across television

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Gen. Muhoozi Blasts Gen. Edward for Embarrassing Museveni, Reveals What He Intends to Do by Himself

Gen. Muhoozi Blasts Gen. Edward for Embarrassing Museveni, Reveals What He Intends to Do by Himself

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly criticized the state of the ring road around Entebbe International Airport (EIA), calling it an embarrassment to the country.In a strongly worded statement, he gave the responsible

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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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