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14 Apr '26
Nearly five years after first being summoned over a controversial story, The Observer newspaper finds itself back before Uganda’s Media Council, this time, not just to answer old questions, but to revisit a case it believed was already closed.The latest summons, delivered on April 8, 202
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14 Apr '26
What began as a claim over a USD 400,000 shareholder loan has evolved into a complex legal battle that cuts across project finance, shareholder rights, and cross-border dispute resolution.At its core, the case now pits Charles Odere, the subordinated lender seeking repayment, against a con
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14 Apr '26
AhimbisibweKampala, Uganda – The National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has announced the imminent launch of the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX), the country’s first neutral and open Internet Excha
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14 Apr '26
Ugandans using mobile money platforms will continue to contend with the 0.5 percent tax to withdraw cash, a tax that has been blamed for the high cost and low uptake of digital money.The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, declined to include the proposal of halving the
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13 Apr '26
Over 127 students at Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVABs) have gone for more than a month without lectures — and despite petitioning the university administration at least six times, they are yet to receive a single response.Th
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12 Apr '26
Residents of Mpata and Ntenjeru sub-counties in Mukono District have welcomed the launch of Phase II of the Ntenjeru–Bule road upgrade, expressing optimism about improved transport, economic growth, and better access to essential services.For years, communities along the stretch have str
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12 Apr '26
broad coalition of NGOs, students, businessmen, market women, coffee farmers, artistes, faith leaders and ordinary citizens has demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that the draft law threatens Uganda’s Constitution, economy an
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11 Apr '26
The recent statement by Muhoozi Kainerugaba has stirred strong reactions across Uganda and beyond. In his message, he proudly reflected on his time as Commander of the Defence Forces (CDF), describing the role as one that only those “touched by God” can handle. His words carried a tone of dee
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11 Apr '26
TORORO— Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, efficient, and people-centered banking services across Eastern Uganda.The new branch forms part of DTB’s broade
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11 Apr '26
A fresh push to extend the term of political leaders from five to seven years has resurfaced, with Anita Among using the ongoing Kyankwanzi retreat to rally newly elected MPs behind the controversial proposal, an effort many say could redefine the Pearl’s political calendar while raising fresh