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13 Jun '26
Two fans attending the World Cup clash between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina were taken into custody 50 minutes before kick-off after allegedly attacking police officers. Canada were held to a 1-1 draw against Bosnia at Toronto Stadium, with Cyle Larin emerging as the national hero after scor
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13 Jun '26
Folarin Balogun has become the early face of the 2026 World Cup, having netted twice for the United States during their win over Paraguay. The striker tucked home two stylish finishes and even had another goal ruled out for offside.He’s part of the US side hoping to capitalise on the hom
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13 Jun '26
Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth has slashed the budget under the Office of the Speaker from more than Shs24 billion to Shs3.9 billion and redirected the balance to parliamentary committees, saying lawmakers must be adequately funded to prevent them from seeking favours from the government agencies they
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12 Jun '26
Revenue officials say taxpayers are increasingly questioning how their money is used, warning that public trust and accountability are becoming critical to Uganda's efforts to raise Shs40 trillion in taxes and finance its record Shs84.39 trillion budget.KAMPALA — The Uganda Revenue Autho
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12 Jun '26
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has warned that Uganda’s Shs84.3 trillion budget, driven by heavy borrowing and domestic financing, could strain taxpayers and the private sector, as government defends its spending priorities in health, education and infrastructureFormer Kira Municipality Member
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12 Jun '26
Outgoing Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng has urged the Ministry of Health’s technical leadership to strengthen communication and support for newly appointed ministers, emphasizing the importance of regular briefings to ensure effective leadership in the sector.Speaking during the hand
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12 Jun '26
As the world unites around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, MultiChoice Uganda has gone beyond traditional advertising to create an immersive campaign that has transformed the tournament into a visible, shared experience across Kampala and beyond.Built around the powerful campaign messages “Slee
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12 Jun '26
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will be unable to feature in Ghana's World Cup opener after being refused entry to Canada for the fixture. The Black Stars are set to take on Panama at Toronto's BMO Field on Wednesday night, but will be forced to do so without Partey.The Athletic re
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12 Jun '26
On Wednesday, Gen Henry Tumukunde led all the newly appointed Ministers of State under his docket to the gender ministry board room. These included Mary Kutesa Kamuli (Culture), Mercy Faith Lakisa (Youths & Children), Simon Mulongo (Employment & Industrial Relations), Joyce Acan Okeny (PW
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12 Jun '26
Minister for Water and Environment Kahinda Otafiire has expressed concern that parts of Uganda, particularly Karamoja, continue to suffer from water shortages more than six decades after independence, describing the situation as unacceptable and a national shame.Addressing ministry officia