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Shs335 Million Japan-Funded Classroom Project Nears Completion in Kwania

Shs335 Million Japan-Funded Classroom Project Nears Completion in Kwania

Construction of a Shs335 million classroom block at Amorigoga Primary School in Abongomola Sub-County, Kwania District, is nearing completion, offering relief to learners who have long struggled with inadequate facilities.The project, funded by the Japanese government under the Grant Assis

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Medics sue govt over withdrawn allowances

Medics sue govt over withdrawn allowances

Lawyer Jane Namaganda Kibira, UMA leaders and some of the disgruntled interns shortly after filing their petition at the High Court on Wednesday. Photo | Ibrahim Kavuma.Medical workers under their representative bodies on Wednesday petitioned court over what they described as widespread hu

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Mbarara City Spends UGX 129M on Patient Shelters, Questions Raised

Mbarara City Spends UGX 129M on Patient Shelters, Questions Raised

MBARARA CITY, Uganda — Mbarara City has commissioned two newly constructed patient waiting shelters at Ruti Health Centre II and Nyamityoobora Health Centre II in the South Division, in a project valued at UGX 129 million.Each facility received a waiting shelter worth UGX 64 million, imp

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Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors

Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors

Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2026, adopting a series of reforms aimed at easing compliance for small businesses, improving tax administration, and attracting investment, following a report presented by Mbale Industrial Division MP Karim Masaba.The House approve

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Gov’t Hands Over Vehicles, Motorcycles to Boost Agricultural Extension Under Climate Smart Project

Gov’t Hands Over Vehicles, Motorcycles to Boost Agricultural Extension Under Climate Smart Project

The Government of Uganda has handed over vehicles and motorcycles to districts implementing the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), in a move aimed at strengthening extension services and improving service delivery to farmers.The handover ceremony, held at Ko

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Eric Sakwa Said to Be Under Quiet Vetting for M7’s Next Cabinet

Eric Sakwa Said to Be Under Quiet Vetting for M7’s Next Cabinet

Fresh behind-the-scenes claims suggest that former Jinja Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Eric Sakwa could be among names under consideration as President Y.K Museveni reportedly weighs appointments for his 2026-2031 term.Sources familiar with internal political discussions say that Sa

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Bugiri fisheries officer killed in highway crash as taxi driver flees

Bugiri fisheries officer killed in highway crash as taxi driver flees

Bugiri District Fisheries Officer Immaculate Wereh died in a road crash that occurred on Monday at Papoli Trading Centre, about 10 miles along the Tororo–Jinja Highway, authorities have confirmed.The crash involved a passenger taxi, registration number UBR 018F, which reportedly lost con

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Ibanda Traders Protest One-Month Relocation Notice Under USMID Programme

Ibanda Traders Protest One-Month Relocation Notice Under USMID Programme

Traders in Ibanda Municipality have protested a one-month relocation notice issued under the USMID programme, citing inadequate consultation and uncertainty over alternative trading spaces, while authorities insist preparations and support measures are in place.Traders in Ibanda Municipali

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Former Museveni Minister Dead

Former Museveni Minister Dead

Azuba passed away on April 21, 2026, at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, where she had been undergoing treatment. She was 72 years old. Her death has drawn tributes from across the country, with many describing her as a composed and effective leader who quietly delivered results.She was appoi

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JEEMA eulogises MP Nakimuli, urges govt to prioritise health sector reforms

JEEMA eulogises MP Nakimuli, urges govt to prioritise health sector reforms

NUP leaders pay their respect to the casket containing the body of the deceased Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli during a special council sitting in Kalanagala District on April 21, 2026. PHOTO/ NUP ON XJustice Forum (JEEMA) officials have joined the growing list of Ugandans eulogising Ka

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