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Why MPs approved 30% tax on second-hand clothes: How you'll be affected

Why MPs approved 30% tax on second-hand clothes: How you'll be affected

Members of Parliament have approved a 30 percent levy on imported second-hand clothes as part of wider tax reforms aimed at raising revenue and supporting local industries.The tax was passed under the External Trade (Amendment) Bill, 2026 during a parliamentary sitting chaired by Speaker A

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Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill to Overhaul Uganda’s Education Sector

Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill to Overhaul Uganda’s Education Sector

Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, with significant amendments aimed at redefining the standards of education in Uganda.The legislation marks a historic shift toward the professionalization of teaching, introducing rigorous licensing requirements and establishing a pow

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Munyagwa Warns Clergy Against Direct Criticism of Government

Munyagwa Warns Clergy Against Direct Criticism of Government

Former Common Man’s Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga cautioned clergy against openly criticizing government actions, saying history shows they can face consequences. His comments come as debate continues over the Church of Uganda’s role in governance.Former Common

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Bin the Bill' Protests Erupt in Mbarara Over Sovereignty Draft Law

Bin the Bill' Protests Erupt in Mbarara Over Sovereignty Draft Law

Youth, students, and civil society groups rally in Mbarara, warning that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill could choke critical foreign-funded support and shrink civic space.A coalition of youth, women, and senior citizens took to the streets of Mbarara on Thursday, demanding tha

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NRM’s Barata Says Sovereignty Bill Promotes Transparency Without Limiting Investment

NRM’s Barata Says Sovereignty Bill Promotes Transparency Without Limiting Investment

The point of a Sovereignty Bill being before Parliament is for it to be debated and adjusted as long as the ultimate objective and purpose are achievedThe National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director of Legal Affairs, Enoch Barata, has argued that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill

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Eric Sakwa Said to Be Under Quiet Vetting for M7’s Next Cabinet

Eric Sakwa Said to Be Under Quiet Vetting for M7’s Next Cabinet

Fresh behind-the-scenes claims suggest that former Jinja Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Eric Sakwa could be among names under consideration as President Y.K Museveni reportedly weighs appointments for his 2026-2031 term.Sources familiar with internal political discussions say that Sa

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Don’t Send on This Number”: Ugandans Bypass Mobile Money to Escape Aggressive Loan Deductions

Don’t Send on This Number”: Ugandans Bypass Mobile Money to Escape Aggressive Loan Deductions

KAMPALA — A growing number of Ugandans are increasingly finding ways to bypass mobile money loan repayments, highlighting rising tensions between digital lenders and borrowers struggling with daily financial pressures.Reports indicate that many users are diverting transactions to alterna

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Teso Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Rights Concerns

Teso Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Rights Concerns

Leaders warn proposed law could erode citizenship, stifle freedoms, and weaken Uganda’s global tiesLeaders from the Teso sub-region have unanimously rejected the proposed Sovereignty Protection Bill currently before Parliament of Uganda, describing it as ambiguous, restrictive, and poten

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Slogans Of Unity, Politics Of Division: Why Coalitions Matter Now

Slogans Of Unity, Politics Of Division: Why Coalitions Matter Now

In modern politics, no single party can govern effectively in isolation. From Germany’s long-standing grand coalitions to Kenya’s broad-based alliances, fragmented electorates and diverse societies have made negotiation, compromise, and strategic partnerships not only necessary but essential.

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AI Image of Breastfeeding Vendor Sparks Heated Debate on Kampala Evictions

AI Image of Breastfeeding Vendor Sparks Heated Debate on Kampala Evictions

An emotionally charged image shared online by outspoken businessman Frank Gashumba has sparked a nationwide conversation in Kampala, not because it was real, but because of what it represents.The image, which depicted a street vendor breastfeeding her child as her kiosk was being forcefull

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