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Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect

Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect

KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, improving safety standards, and curbing illegal building practices.In a public notice, Eng. Flavia G

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Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms

Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms

The government has released an updated list of over 120 licensed labour export companies while warning young people about increasing cases of fraud, human trafficking, and exploitation linked to unregulated recruitment schemes.The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barug

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Queries as Norbert Mao ‘smuggles’ wife Beatrice to NRM Kyankwanzi retreat

Queries as Norbert Mao ‘smuggles’ wife Beatrice to NRM Kyankwanzi retreat

Questions have been raised about why Beatrice was present at a retreat designed for legislators and invited political actors. Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao raised eyebrows after reports emerged that he travelled with his wife, Beatrice Mao, to the National Leaders

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UCC Engages Kasujja, Signals Closer Coordination with Media Centre

UCC Engages Kasujja, Signals Closer Coordination with Media Centre

KAMPALA — The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has held a high-level meeting with Allan Kasujja, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, signaling a push for closer coordination in government communication.UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo described th

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Masiga: Insanity defence should not apply in Ggaba kindergarten murder

Masiga: Insanity defence should not apply in Ggaba kindergarten murder

The Ugandan law, including international law, imputes innocence of all accused persons in criminal matters until the contrary is proved. Article 28(3)(a) of the Ugandan Constitution and Article 66(1)(2)(3) of the ICC Statute have the same message as far as the innocence of accused persons is conc

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Ex-Man Utd star at centre of furious row as Premier League side launch complaint

Ex-Man Utd star at centre of furious row as Premier League side launch complaint

West Ham have made a complaint to FIFA after Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed their FA Cup quarter final against Leeds, having not returned from international duty. Wan-Bissaka helped DR Congo beat Jamaica to qualify for the World Cup last week and did not make it back to London in time to feature for th

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Mukono Traders Relocated After Eviction, Raise Concerns Over New Market Conditions

Mukono Traders Relocated After Eviction, Raise Concerns Over New Market Conditions

Authorities in Mukono Municipality have relocated traders to a new site following their eviction from Kame Valley Market, sparking mixed reactions over the suitability of the new location.The relocation follows a two-day operation conducted last week, during which municipal enforcement off

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JEEMA Warns Tax Hikes Will Deepen Poverty, Undermine Uganda’s Economy

JEEMA Warns Tax Hikes Will Deepen Poverty, Undermine Uganda’s Economy

The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the government’s proposed tax increases in the 2026 national budget, warning that higher levies on income, fuel, and essential goods will worsen living standards for ordinary Ugandans.JEEMA said the planned hikes in Pay As You Earn (PAYE), fuel exc

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Relatives of Missing Kisoro Headteacher Living in Fear Amid Disappearance

Relatives of Missing Kisoro Headteacher Living in Fear Amid Disappearance

Relatives of Sunday Julius, a 45-year-old headteacher of Gihuranda Primary School in Rukundo Town Council, Kisoro District, are living in fear following his mysterious disappearance in December 2025.Julius’ father, Rwerekana Erasmus, 82, a resident of Bitare Village in Nyabwishenya Sub-c

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Speakership Race: Wanyoto Writes to Museveni

Speakership Race: Wanyoto Writes to Museveni

Mbale City Woman MP-elect Lydia Wanyoto has formally written to President Yoweri Museveni, who also chairs the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), expressing her interest in contesting for the position of Speaker of Parliament.Wanyoto, who had earlier signaled her ambition, said the

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