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Kampala’s population to grow to seven million people

Kampala’s population to grow to seven million people

The population of Kampala is projected to grow by at least 57.8 percent in the next 10 years, signalling increased pressure on a city already facing challenges of overcrowding, informal settlements, high unemployment, poor public services, stretched utility serv

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Civil society want tax on tobacco tripled

Civil society want tax on tobacco tripled

Civil society organisations under the Uganda Tobacco Taxation Coalition have proposed that government should increase tax on tobacco and related products to 80 percent.The proposal, if implemented, will mean that

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Uganda has navigated post-Covid-19 recovery well, says IMF

Uganda has navigated post-Covid-19 recovery well, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund has said Uganda has navigated post-Covid-19 recovery well due to sound macroeconomic policies.The country’s economic recovery, the IMF noted in a statement is strengthening, chara

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Ambitious newcomers Lugazi ready to make a mark

Ambitious newcomers Lugazi ready to make a mark

Lugazi is certainly brewing something good in the thickets of Mabira Forest. Unlike many clubs that have debuted in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League over the last decade, their ability to own their home ground shows a club riding on an ambitious long-term pro

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ICC prosecutor seeks to confirm death of Hamas leader Deif

ICC prosecutor seeks to confirm death of Hamas leader Deif

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are looking into the reported death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif and will withdraw their case against him if they can confirm it, legal filings made public on Tuesday showed.

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I'm a commander first, not a woman – RPC Nachuha

I'm a commander first, not a woman – RPC Nachuha

At the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, many people in the Teso sub-region are still in awe of the simple lifestyle of Damalie Nachuha, the Regional Police Commander (RPC) of the East Kyoga police region.

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Kyotera Businessman Robbed 150 Million Shillings in Broad Daylight

Kyotera Businessman Robbed 150 Million Shillings in Broad Daylight

Police in Kyotera district are investigating an armed robbery in which assailants stole 150 million shillings from Pulinali Semanda, a 53-year-old businessman and owner of Zavuga Coffee Investments.The incident oc

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90-Year-Old Woman Stoned to Death in Lira City After Accusations of Witchcraft

90-Year-Old Woman Stoned to Death in Lira City After Accusations of Witchcraft

The Lira City CPS is currently investigating the suspected mob murder of 90-year-old Epila Mary, which occurred on September 9, 2024, at 14:45 in Gwengabara cell, Boroboro West Ward, Lira City East Division.On the

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Obongi Police Defy President Museveni’s Executive Order No. 3, Vow to Arrest RDC and ARDC

Obongi Police Defy President Museveni’s Executive Order No. 3, Vow to Arrest RDC and ARDC

OBONGI, Uganda – Police in Obongi district, led by the OC CID detective ASP Isiko Balisanyuka, are currently defying H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s executive order No. 3, which strictly bans the charcoal trade.

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2026 polls: Activists call for protection of women against violence

2026 polls: Activists call for protection of women against violence

A coalition of domestic violence activists under the Women Movement of Uganda has urged government to commit on ensuring protection of females against electoral violence during the 2026 polls.Stella Rose Akut

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