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Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of women’s rights organizations led by the Forum for Women in Democracy is calling on the government to halt proposed tax increases on essential goods, warning the measures will disproportionately affect low-income citizens.During a press briefing in Ntind

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Hugo Ekitike releases heartbreaking first statement after Liverpool confirm injury details

Hugo Ekitike releases heartbreaking first statement after Liverpool confirm injury details

On Tuesday night, Liverpool suffered one of their most damaging results of the season as they were knocked out of the Champions League after losing 2-0 to reigning champions PSG at Anfield.The result means that Liverpool boss Arne Slot will go trophyless in his second season at the club, w

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MORE PAIN: Centenary Bank Freezes Agather Atuhaire’s Account after Her Organization AGORA’s Accounts Were Blocked – Activist Says

MORE PAIN: Centenary Bank Freezes Agather Atuhaire’s Account after Her Organization AGORA’s Accounts Were Blocked – Activist Says

Activist Agather Atuhaire says Centenary Bank has frozen her account after her organization AGORA’s accounts were blocked.AGORA Discourse is a digital public square promoting human rights, public accountability and social justice.The freezing of bank accounts belonging to non-gove

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Tension Rises in Kisoro and Rubanda Over Planned Iron Ore Mining Land Acquisition

Tension Rises in Kisoro and Rubanda Over Planned Iron Ore Mining Land Acquisition

Tension is mounting in Kisoro and Rubanda districts following concerns over the planned acquisition of land for iron ore mining, with Bukimbiri Member of Parliament Hon. Eddie Kwizera calling for clarity and respect for affected communities.In a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to th

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Heart-wrenching Moment in Court! Ms. Stella Apolot Faints After Testifying on Son’s Death in Toddler Killing Trial

Heart-wrenching Moment in Court! Ms. Stella Apolot Faints After Testifying on Son’s Death in Toddler Killing Trial

Ms. Stella Apolot, one of the parents who lost their child in the tragic Ggaba Kindergarten stabbing, fainted in court after giving an emotional testimony about the death of her son, Gideon Eteku. Apolot was the first state witness to take the stand in the trial of Christopher Onyum, the man accu

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IDF preparing to resume hostilities after inconclusive Iran-US talks — newspaper

IDF preparing to resume hostilities after inconclusive Iran-US talks — newspaper

TEL AVIV, April 13. /TASS/. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing to resume military operations against Tehran after the negotiations between the United States and Iran "collapsed," The Times of Israel reported, citing what it called a coordinated leak by Israeli defense officials to thre

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Gen Muhoozi Says All Road Contracts in Uganda Require His Approval

Gen Muhoozi Says All Road Contracts in Uganda Require His Approval

Kampala, Uganda — Muhoozi Kainerugaba has stated that all road construction contracts in Uganda will now require his personal approval, a directive he announced through his official social media account.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Muhoozi said the decision was final and would not

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Ministry flags contact errors as cause of number plate processing backlog

Ministry flags contact errors as cause of number plate processing backlog

KAMPALA – The Ministry of Works and Transport Uganda has called on all motor vehicle owners to urgently verify and update their contact information following delays in processing vehicle registration services.In a public notice issued on April 10, 2026, the Ministry revealed that a signi

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Four Killed as Sugarcane Truck Overturns Onto Motorcycle on Kamuli–Namasagali Road

Four Killed as Sugarcane Truck Overturns Onto Motorcycle on Kamuli–Namasagali Road

At least four people have died in a road crash after a sugarcane-laden truck overturned onto a motorcycle along the Kamuli–Namasagali Road.The accident occurred at Bulunda Village and involved a Fuso Fighter truck, registration number UAM 983F, and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration

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The Indian Government Is Offering 67 Fully Funded Scholarships To Ugandan Students

The Indian Government Is Offering 67 Fully Funded Scholarships To Ugandan Students

Ugandan students have a rare and time-sensitive opportunity to study at Indian universities on a fully funded government scholarship — but the window is closing fast. Applications for the Indian Government Scholarship for the 2026/2027 Academic Year close on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.A t

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