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Budget Revised to Shs84.39tn After Last-Minute Corrections

Budget Revised to Shs84.39tn After Last-Minute Corrections

A Shs97 billion adjustment has reshaped Uganda’s FY 2026/27 budget, exposing planning errors and sparking sharp criticism from lawmakers over timing and transparency.The National Budget for the 2026/27 financial year has been revised to Shs84.39 trillion following a last-minute adjustmen

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Over 7000 ex-election police constables ready for private security deployment

Over 7000 ex-election police constables ready for private security deployment

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Abbas Byakagaba, on Wednesday passed out 7,018 former Election Special Police Constables (SPCs) at the Police Counter Terrorism Training School, Olilim, following completion of specialized training for deployment under licensed Private Security Organizations (

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Police Overwhelmed by Unclaimed Stolen Livestock in Wakiso

Police Overwhelmed by Unclaimed Stolen Livestock in Wakiso

Security teams in Kasangati and Busukuma are struggling to manage recovered livestock as suspected thieves flee and owners fail to come forward, stretching already limited police resources.Police in Kasangati and Busukuma are grappling with a growing challenge of managing livestock recover

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Why MPs approved 30% tax on second-hand clothes: How you'll be affected

Why MPs approved 30% tax on second-hand clothes: How you'll be affected

Members of Parliament have approved a 30 percent levy on imported second-hand clothes as part of wider tax reforms aimed at raising revenue and supporting local industries.The tax was passed under the External Trade (Amendment) Bill, 2026 during a parliamentary sitting chaired by Speaker A

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Vocational schools tighten entry rules

Vocational schools tighten entry rules

The latest development has left potential students crying foul after failing to meet the requirements threshold.The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has set new conditions for students joining institutions for diploma and certificate courses. UVTAB is the bod

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Government pumps Shs101 billion into Mbale industrial park roads

Government pumps Shs101 billion into Mbale industrial park roads

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released Shs101 billion to build 11 kilometres of roads inside the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, as government moves to improve infrastructure and attract more investors.The funds are part of the 2025/2026 financial year b

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Nebbi produce dealers left in tatters out as fuel crisis bites

Nebbi produce dealers left in tatters out as fuel crisis bites

Produce dealers in Nebbi are counting losses as rising fuel prices have forced them to hike the cost of food.Since rising fuel prices have a significant impact on food prices, customers are being forced to move long distances in search for cheaper prices.Some of the traders who ar

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BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Haruna Tower in Wandegeya

BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Haruna Tower in Wandegeya

A major fire has broken out at Haruna Tower in Kkubbiri, Wandegeya, sending thick smoke into the sky as police secure the scene while firefighters are yet to arrive.A fire has broken out at Haruna Tower in Kkubbiri, Wandegeya, with thick smoke seen billowing from the six-storey building.

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Mityana policewoman killed in Gulu fight with boyfriend

Mityana policewoman killed in Gulu fight with boyfriend

A female police constable attached to Namukosi Police Station in Mityana District has been stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Gulu City, police said Thursday.Number 82983 PC Harriet AKera is said to have been killed on Wednesday afternoon (April 23) in Library Cell in Bardege, Layibi Div

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Refugee crisis: Uganda turns to China amid US funding cuts

Refugee crisis: Uganda turns to China amid US funding cuts

The Government of Uganda has appealed to financially capable countries to each contribute at least $1 million (Shs3.7 billion) towards refugee support, following significant funding cuts by the United States to United Nations agencies. The Office of the Prime Minister said the country’s

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