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NWSC chief orders officials out of offices to address service delivery

NWSC chief orders officials out of offices to address service delivery

KAMPALA, Uganda — The managing director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation has ordered officials to leave their offices and head into the field to address service delivery gaps across the country.Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha issued the directive as he launched an extensive tour of

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Tax net tightens: Why EFRIS, DTS, rental tax are closing in on every business

Tax net tightens: Why EFRIS, DTS, rental tax are closing in on every business

EFRIS was first legally introduced through the Tax Procedures Code (E-Invoicing and E-Receipting) Regulations in 2020, with mandatory use by VAT-registered taxpayers beginning on 1 July 2020.In today’s rapidly digitizing economy, tax compliance in Uganda is no longer a back-office obliga

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All elections should be held on the same day

All elections should be held on the same day

On October 8, 1995, Uganda promulgated a brand new Constitution. The first general election under the new constitution was held in 1996.The presidential elections were conducted on May 9, and the parliamentary elections were held on June 27. The elections for local councils were held in 19

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ROGERS WADADA: The NBS Nameere-Mulyanyama altercation, UCC and Media Council should wake up

ROGERS WADADA: The NBS Nameere-Mulyanyama altercation, UCC and Media Council should wake up

KAMPALA – On December 12th, 2024, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Nyombi Thembo outed a letter addressed to among others all televisions broadcasters in Uganda. The letter was titled “Directive not to broadcast, promote and or share vulgar obscene and othe

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Museveni commissions East Africa’s largest ethanol plant

Museveni commissions East Africa’s largest ethanol plant

President Yoweri Museveni has inaugurated PRO Industries, the largest ethanol plant in East Africa, highlighting the $100-million investment as a significant advancement for Uganda’s agro-industrialization, clean energy production, and job creation.Located in Luwero District in central U

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Finance Secures UGX 2.75 Trillion Financing Deals for Power, Water, and Roads

Finance Secures UGX 2.75 Trillion Financing Deals for Power, Water, and Roads

The Government of Uganda has signed financing agreements worth UGX 2.747 trillion to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening power transmission, expanding water and sanitation services, and upgrading a key road corridor. The projects will be financed through externa

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How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

PDM beneficiary Damali Nakayenga (R) chats with President Museveni as she leads him to her piggery farm at her home in Kikoma, Wobulenzi town on Tuesday (PHOTO/ PPU)KAMPALA – In 2021, the National Resistance Movement faced a political crisis in Buganda. President Yoweri Museveni’s part

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Uganda: Accidents - Pressure Mounts for Uganda to Roll Out Road Camera System

Uganda: Accidents - Pressure Mounts for Uganda to Roll Out Road Camera System

Ugandans are cautiously welcoming the return of a smart road enforcement initiative that will be reintroduced on a pilot basis in high-risk locations before a phased national rollout begins in 2026. This all as pressure mounts to curb persistent road carnage.The Electronic Penalty System (

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Presidential Envoy Ssewava Urges Inter-Religious Leaders, NRM Supporters to Remain United Behind Museveni

Presidential Envoy Ssewava Urges Inter-Religious Leaders, NRM Supporters to Remain United Behind Museveni

The Presidential Envoy for Buganda Affairs, Mr. Joseph Ssewava, has commended inter-religious leaders for their role in mobilising Ugandans to participate peacefully in the 2026 general elections, urging them to remain committed to supporting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resi

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20 Reasons Why Betty Amongi Will Struggle to win Lira City

20 Reasons Why Betty Amongi Will Struggle to win Lira City

Speaker Anita Among recently campaigned in Lira city and cursed minister Betty Amongi for seeking to break the plate she is feeding from. She told the president to force out Amongi on grounds that she was using the government opportunities accessed to her as a minister to sow discord and undermin

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