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Gov’t deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls

Gov’t deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections.According to the Ministry of Finance, net borrowing (the extra money the government had to borrow after accounting fo

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Election period didn’t destabilise economy, says Finance ministry

Election period didn’t destabilise economy, says Finance ministry

The law requires the Finance minister to publish a post-election economic and fiscal update within four months after polling day for a general election.Uganda’s economy remained stable during the general election period and in the months that followed, according to the government’s pos

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NWSC Restores Karuma Water Supply as PSC Inspects 600MW Power Plant

NWSC Restores Karuma Water Supply as PSC Inspects 600MW Power Plant

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has announced the successful completion of emergency repair works on a key water transmission pipeline serving Karuma Town and surrounding areas, restoring normal water supply after a temporary disruption.According to a statement shared on

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URA fined Shs138 million for taxing church-based NGO which imported soya cereal for refugees

URA fined Shs138 million for taxing church-based NGO which imported soya cereal for refugees

The High Court has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to refund more than Shs 73.5 million to the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) after ruling that the tax body illegally collected Value Added Tax (VAT) on humanitarian food aid imported for South Sudanese refugees.In addition,

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Ukraine retakes 400 square kilometers after Russian Starlink terminals deactivated

Ukraine retakes 400 square kilometers after Russian Starlink terminals deactivated

SpaceX collaborated with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to shut down thousands of unauthorized terminals, degrading Russian command and control at a critical moment.Starting February 4, 2026, thousands of Starlink terminals operated by Russian forces went dark. In the weeks that followed, U

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Museveni opens Pearl of Africa Expo at Munyonyo, calls for more tourism investment

Museveni opens Pearl of Africa Expo at Munyonyo, calls for more tourism investment

President Museveni described tourism as one of the sectors capable of accelerating Uganda’s journey towards upper-middle-income status through service-based industries such as hospitality, ICT and entertainment.President Yoweri Museveni in a group photo with delegates at the opening of t

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URA gives deadline for taxpayers to align TINs with NINs and BRNs

URA gives deadline for taxpayers to align TINs with NINs and BRNs

The authority has also urged taxpayers to complete the process early to avoid disruptions when accessing tax services after the July 2026 deadline.The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced a nationwide update of taxpayer registration records in a move aimed at strengthening tax admi

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Lydia Jazmine off the shelf after secret Nikkah ceremony

Lydia Jazmine off the shelf after secret Nikkah ceremony

Reports indicate that the singer tied the knot with a young Muslim businessman in a low-key function held under tight security.Lydia Jazmine is reportedly said to have held a secret Nikkah ceremony with a Muslim businessman.Reports claim the singer embraced Islam and adopted the nam

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Three shot after drunk man attempts to disarm security guards at Arua ATM

Three shot after drunk man attempts to disarm security guards at Arua ATM

Three people are nursing gunshot wounds following a confrontation between a private security guard and a man accused of attempting to disarm him at an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at an Equity Bank Uganda branch in Arua on Friday.The injured were identified as Harriet Asara, 22, and Joan

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Born Again Pastors in Ibanda Protest Abrupt Enforcement of New Trade Order

Born Again Pastors in Ibanda Protest Abrupt Enforcement of New Trade Order

Pastors in Ibanda District say the enforcement of the Trade Order Act has disrupted worship activities and caught many churches off guard, calling for a longer transition period and greater consultation before implementation.Pastors under the Born Again faith in Ibanda District have raised

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