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07 Apr '26
On August 17, 2015, Jane Nyamagambo appeared to be in a good mood as she spent the evening drinking at a popular bar in Fort Portal with Augustine Byaruhanga, Alex Magezi, and others.However, later in the night, she disappeared. Her body was discovered the following morning, floating in La
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06 Apr '26
Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental.According to
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05 Apr '26
The President of the Republic of Kenya has caused the arrest of three managers of primary duty bearers in charge of administering the Petrol Supply Chain for manipulating data on in-country stocks to create false impression of an impending fuel shortfall.According to a press release dated
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05 Apr '26
ASP Kyempasa Wilfred, the Police Spokesperson, Bukedi North confirms the incidentBUDAKAA Police officer has been arrested for allegedly aiding escape of a hardcore criminal from Budaka District Central Police cells on Thursday, 2nd April, 2026.PC Muhumuza Samuel, No 75498, a
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05 Apr '26
Patients seeking treatment at Biiso health Center IV in Buliisa. Health workers in the district are being accused of absenteeism.Buliisa, Uganda | URN | The Buliisa District Health Department is considering the deployment of biometric machines in health facilities to address the rising cas
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04 Apr '26
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has commissioned a new multi-million library at Entebbe Air Force Secondary School aimed at strengthening the school’s academic environment and improving learning for students.Representing the Commander Air Force, the Deputy Commander Air Force, Major
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04 Apr '26
ASP Kyempasa Wilfred, the Police Spokesperson, Bukedi North confirms the incidentBUDAKAA Police officer has been arrested for allegedly aiding escape of a hardcore criminal from Budaka District Central Police cells on Thursday, 2nd April, 2026.PC Muhumuza Samuel, No 75498, a
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02 Apr '26
Alcohol consumers and the construction industry face fresh price hikes as the government tables the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to impose higher levies on imported spirits and building materials.Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented the bill in Parliament
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02 Apr '26
The EU Ambassador to Uganda Jan Sadek at Kalangala Islands.The European Union has announced plans to open a Consulate General in Kalangala District and support the construction of an airport, in a move aimed at boosting Uganda’s pineapple exports to European markets.EU Ambassador
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02 Apr '26
Col Deo Akiiki, a close aide and Military Assistant to Gen Muhoozi, is among the notable new appointees and is set to serve as Uganda’s Military Attaché in Washington, D.C.Some of the newly appointed UPDF military attachés deployed to represent Uganda in foreign missions. L to R: Col A