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Government agencies faulted over failure to implement Museveni’s key directives

Government agencies faulted over failure to implement Museveni’s key directives

Milly Babalanda, the minister for the Presidency, attributed the poor performance partly to the tendency of government institutions to work in isolation rather than collaboratively.The Office of the President has raised concerns over the poor implementation of President Museveni’s 23 cor

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Arrests in Lubigi Eviction Raise Questions Over Use of Force and Due Process

Arrests in Lubigi Eviction Raise Questions Over Use of Force and Due Process

More than 10 people were arrested in Lubigi Wetland on Wednesday as Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) soldiers and anti-riot police moved in to evict holdout squatters who had defied earlier eviction orders and remained in the area weeks after their homes were demolished. The arrests followe

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Trade Minister Tanna Promises Review of Tax Concerns Raised by Manufacturers

Trade Minister Tanna Promises Review of Tax Concerns Raised by Manufacturers

Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sanjay Tanna has pledged to engage manufacturers and review concerns over proposed tax measures, assuring investors that government remains open to dialogue ahead of the new financial year.Tanna made the remarks during a meeting hosted by the St

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Church of Uganda Prepares for Archbishop Kaziimba Succession as Bishop Nears Retirement

Church of Uganda Prepares for Archbishop Kaziimba Succession as Bishop Nears Retirement

The Church of Uganda is preparing for a major leadership transition as Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba approaches retirement in August next year.Kaziimba is expected to retire on August 14, 2027, a day before his 65th birthday. His departure will pave the way for the election of the Church of

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How Uganda’s First Oil Dream Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers

How Uganda’s First Oil Dream Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers

Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda.Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by

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NEMA Rejects Claims It Failed to Evict Tycoon in Lake Victoria Encroachment Case

NEMA Rejects Claims It Failed to Evict Tycoon in Lake Victoria Encroachment Case

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has dismissed reports alleging that it failed to evict a tycoon accused of encroaching on Lake Victoria, insisting that the matter is still under legal review and due process is being followed.The clarification comes after a Weekend Visi

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Kin Kariisa Ends Rotary Presidency, Pledges Continued Service and Impact

Kin Kariisa Ends Rotary Presidency, Pledges Continued Service and Impact

One year after assuming leadership of the Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf, Kin Kariisa, Chief Executive of Next Media Group, has officially concluded his tenure as club president, closing a term marked by community projects, institutional growth, and expanded fellowship.On June 5, 202

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Kabale Shuts Three Iron Ore Plants Over Dust Pollution, Environmental Violations

Kabale Shuts Three Iron Ore Plants Over Dust Pollution, Environmental Violations

Kabale District authorities have closed three iron ore crushing plants over alleged environmental violations and operating without proper licenses. The affected companies—Shivaji Minerals Innovation, Abbysiniya Company, and Bachwe General Services Company—were ordered to halt operations follo

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Fuel-Saving German Tech Comes to Uganda amidst Rising Prices

Fuel-Saving German Tech Comes to Uganda amidst Rising Prices

A German-Engineered fuel-saving technology, Fuel Eco Tec (FET), has entered the Ugandan market targeting motorists stretched by high fuel consumption. FET is designed to improve the efficiency of fuel combustion in both diesel and gasoline engines, significantly reducing the consumption of either

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Fuel tankers must get off roads once oil pipeline is complete – Museveni

Fuel tankers must get off roads once oil pipeline is complete – Museveni

Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has renewed a push to move petroleum transportation off Uganda’s roads and into pipelines, a strategy that could dramatically reduce the number of fuel tankers on the country’s highways.While delivering his State of the Nation Address at Kolol

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