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Government cautions importers on exorbitant charges on assistive devices for PWDs

Government cautions importers on exorbitant charges on assistive devices for PWDs

The Third Deputy Prime Minister, Ms Rukia Isanga Nakadama, has cautioned importers of disability aids and equipment against charging high prices, despite government granting them tax waivers.In her address to participants attending a three-day 7th Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) / C

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President Museveni Lauds Late Gen. Aronda Nyakairima for The Transformative Voter Identification System

President Museveni Lauds Late Gen. Aronda Nyakairima for The Transformative Voter Identification System

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the late Gen. Aronda Nyakairima for his transformative impact on Uganda’s voter identification system, which has been a cornerstone of the country’s democracy and stability.

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Immigration raises red flag over man's claim to diplomatic passport

Immigration raises red flag over man's claim to diplomatic passport

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has summoned Mr Rugiirwa Katatumba, the son of a former ambassador, to explain the source of a diplomatic passport he has been displaying on various social media platforms.

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No hand-held phones at school without a policy, says govt

No hand-held phones at school without a policy, says govt

Hand-held devices such as tablets and phones will not be permitted for use by learners in schools until policy guidelines are established, according to the Ministry of Education and Sports.Dr Dennis Mug

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Museveni meeting with traders called off again

Museveni meeting with traders called off again

President Museveni arrives for the meeting with the traders on May 7, 2024.The meeting between President Museveni and traders, where he was expected to discuss his decision on their demands regarding the implementation of Electronic Fiscal Receipting and

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URA to register shops eligible for EFRIS

URA to register shops eligible for EFRIS

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has set to register all shops in the Kikuubo business center to identify those eligible to pay Value Added Tax (VAT). The move is aimed at addressing traders’ concerns that the Electronic Fiscal R

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Surprising detail missing from Prince Archie's birth certificate resurfaces

Surprising detail missing from Prince Archie's birth certificate resurfaces

Eagle-eyed royal fans were quick to spot an unusual detail about Archie Harrison's birth certificate following his arrival on 6 May 2019 at the Portland HospitalFans spotted something unusual about Archie's birth certificateNot much has been seen o

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Tanzania President Samia eyes more Chinese loans at this year’s Focac

Tanzania President Samia eyes more Chinese loans at this year’s Focac

President Samia Suluhu Hassan will visit China in September for the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (Focac), where she is expected to sign new loan deals as Tanzania begins to implement a freshly revised foreign policy.According to the Ministry of Fore

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Woman caught with 40 phones strapped on her hips, bosom

Woman caught with 40 phones strapped on her hips, bosom

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has nabbed a female traveller from Dubai with 40 smartphones strapped around her hips and bosom. The unnamed woman had reportedly concealed the phones beneath several layers of clothing.Following intelligence reports and informers in Dubai that passengers hav

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Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Uganda, a landlocked country, faces challenges in transiting its goods, particularly by road, to neighboring countries and the wider region, owing to conflicts, non-tariff barriers, and political tensions. The recent closure of the Burundi-Rwanda border has added to these challenges, adversely af

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