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MILLY BABALANDA: Why President Museveni’s Outreach to the Opposition Strengthens Uganda’s Democracy

MILLY BABALANDA: Why President Museveni’s Outreach to the Opposition Strengthens Uganda’s Democracy

Moments following national elections often test the strength of a country’s political institutions and the maturity of its leadership. Emotions can run high, divisions may deepen, and mistrust can easily obscure national purpose. It is precisely at such moments that leadership anchored in wisdo

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When climate risk becomes a budget risk

When climate risk becomes a budget risk

Despite legal buffer requirements of 100 metres from rivers and 200 metres from lakes,wetlands are increasingly encroached upon by settlements, farming, sand mining, and industrial activity, largely because oversight and enforcement remain underfunded.Here is why climate change is no longe

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Government, Stanchart sign Shs 2.747tn infrastructure financing deal

Government, Stanchart sign Shs 2.747tn infrastructure financing deal

Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda have signed financing agreements worth EUR 641.1 million (Shs 2.747 trillion) to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at supporting the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy and expanding the economy to USD 500 billion by 2040.

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Tax net tightens: Why EFRIS, DTS, rental tax are closing in on every business

Tax net tightens: Why EFRIS, DTS, rental tax are closing in on every business

EFRIS was first legally introduced through the Tax Procedures Code (E-Invoicing and E-Receipting) Regulations in 2020, with mandatory use by VAT-registered taxpayers beginning on 1 July 2020.In today’s rapidly digitizing economy, tax compliance in Uganda is no longer a back-office obliga

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I asked experts what you shouldn't cook in the air fryer - they all warned against 9 foods

I asked experts what you shouldn't cook in the air fryer - they all warned against 9 foods

Air fryers are now a common appliance in kitchens up and down the country, but they can't cook everything.Don't make the mistake of using your air fryer to cook these items Air fryers have become a staple in kitchens up and down the country, with them being praised for their fast an

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Uganda: NSSF Stake in MTN Hits Shs1tn

Uganda: NSSF Stake in MTN Hits Shs1tn

MTN Uganda shares have staged a strong rally on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), delivering massive gains to its largest local investors in just eight weeks as the stock surged by Shs116 per share.By November 25, 2025, MTN Uganda shares were trading at Shs312. By February 6, 2026, the

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Stealing in the name of Museveni’s Daughter: End of 40 Days for Four Suspected Fraudsters

Stealing in the name of Museveni’s Daughter: End of 40 Days for Four Suspected Fraudsters

Four suspected fraudsters who have been stealing in the name of Museveni’s daughter have seen the expiry of their proverbial 40 days of a thief. Police says it has arrested “a group of cyber fraudsters who have been impersonating Mrs Natasha Museveni Karugire and defrauding unsuspecting membe

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M7 EXPLODES @ KISOZI! Secrets why top Water Ministry, NEMA officials could soon be jobless

M7 EXPLODES @ KISOZI! Secrets why top Water Ministry, NEMA officials could soon be jobless

When President Yoweri Museveni summoned officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment and the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to his Kisozi farm in Gomba recently, the mood was anything but routine. According to sources familiar with the meeting, the President was deeply

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NARO Courts Agro-Industrialists to Accelerate Value Addition and Boost Farmer Incomes

NARO Courts Agro-Industrialists to Accelerate Value Addition and Boost Farmer Incomes

The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has intensified engagement with agro-industrial investors to fast-track agro-industrialisation, deepen value addition, and raise farmer incomes, positioning research and innovation as central drivers of productivity, inclusive growth, and str

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Judiciary Kicks Off 2026 Law Year with Call for Professionalism and Innovation

Judiciary Kicks Off 2026 Law Year with Call for Professionalism and Innovation

The Judiciary has officially launched the 2026 Law Year, calling on legal practitioners to embrace professionalism, innovation, and creativity in addressing challenges within Uganda’s legal sector.The event, held at the Court of Appeal in Kampala, brought together Vice President Jessica

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