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Budding Medic Killed in Suspected Pavers Gang Attack in Seeta

Budding Medic Killed in Suspected Pavers Gang Attack in Seeta

Mukono — A young medical student, identified as Peter Tulilinya, has been killed in a suspected attack by a group of assailants reportedly armed with paving stones in Seeta, Mukono District.According to preliminary information, Tulilinya encountered the group under unclear circumstances

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Court Charges Businessman for Stealing $2.4 Million Worth of Gold, Remanded To Luzira Prison

Court Charges Businessman for Stealing $2.4 Million Worth of Gold, Remanded To Luzira Prison

The court has charged Mohammad Ali, a 32-year-old businessman from Kampala, with stealing 30 kilograms of gold worth $2.4 million. The charge, which was filed in April 2026, follows an investigation into an incident that took place between September 22nd and October 2nd, 2025, in the Bukasa-Muyen

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Operators oppose plan to remove old taxis from Uganda's roads, demand more time

Operators oppose plan to remove old taxis from Uganda's roads, demand more time

Taxi operators in Kampala have asked government to extend a planned crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles, warning that the directive risks disrupting livelihoods and was issued without adequate consultation.The operators say the move requires more time to allow for repairs and ensure orderly

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Uganda Nears First Oil as Projects Reach Completion

Uganda Nears First Oil as Projects Reach Completion

Uganda is approaching what officials describe as a decisive phase in its petroleum journey, with major oil infrastructure projects reporting near-completion ahead of expected production in the second half of 2026.This was announced ahead of the 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention (OGC 2026)

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Girl, 12, knocked dead by Fuso Truck in Kumi-Pallisa highway crash

Girl, 12, knocked dead by Fuso Truck in Kumi-Pallisa highway crash

Pallisa, Uganda: A 12-year-old girl has been killed in a tragic road crash after she was knocked down by a Fuso truck along the busy Kumi–Pallisa highway, police have confirmed.The fatal incident occurred at around 11:50 am on April 21, 2026, at Manga 1 Village, Kaucho Ward in Pallisa To

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Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors

Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors

Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2026, adopting a series of reforms aimed at easing compliance for small businesses, improving tax administration, and attracting investment, following a report presented by Mbale Industrial Division MP Karim Masaba.The House approve

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URA’s 10 million dollar recovery raises many questions

URA’s 10 million dollar recovery raises many questions

A public disclosure by Uganda’s tax authority that it recovered in excess of $10m (Shs37b) smuggled through Entebbe International Airport has raised more questions than answers. The revelation has come under scrutiny after sources at the aviation security, which combines civilian and military i

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Eric Sakwa Said to Be Under Quiet Vetting for M7’s Next Cabinet

Eric Sakwa Said to Be Under Quiet Vetting for M7’s Next Cabinet

Fresh behind-the-scenes claims suggest that former Jinja Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Eric Sakwa could be among names under consideration as President Y.K Museveni reportedly weighs appointments for his 2026-2031 term.Sources familiar with internal political discussions say that Sa

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New A-level reforms to allow students to mix science and arts subjects

New A-level reforms to allow students to mix science and arts subjects

Students sit for their Biology exam, part of the UACE 2024 exams. This year’s results show a significant improvement in student performance in Biology, with several schools excelling in the subject.KAMPALA, Uganda — The government is planning a major overhaul of the A-level curriculum

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MAO PLEADS WITH MPS: Shun The ‘Flag Bearer’ Of Corruption & Vote Me in for a Clean Parliament & To Increase Your Re-election Chances in 2031

MAO PLEADS WITH MPS: Shun The ‘Flag Bearer’ Of Corruption & Vote Me in for a Clean Parliament & To Increase Your Re-election Chances in 2031

Known for not mincing words whenever he is handed the microphone, Laroo-Pece MP-elect Norbert Mao on Tuesday warned that MPs in the 12th parliament risk facing voter backlash in 2031 if they ignore him and instead vote for incumbent Speaker Anita Annet Among (AAA), whom according to him is unfit

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