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Govt Freezes New Road Projects as Budget Shortfall Forces Shift to Clearing Arrears

Govt Freezes New Road Projects as Budget Shortfall Forces Shift to Clearing Arrears

Government has halted new road construction projects for the 2026/27 financial year and will instead prioritise completing ongoing works and clearing nearly Shs948 billion in outstanding arrears amid severe budget constraints.The government has announced a halt on all new road construction

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IGG Begins Valuation of 17 Properties Recovered from Corrupt Officials

IGG Begins Valuation of 17 Properties Recovered from Corrupt Officials

Wakiso, Uganda | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, on Wednesday began the valuation of 17 properties recovered from corrupt public officials, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to reclaim stolen public funds.Justice Naluzze

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NRM Caucus to Meet Museveni at State House on Budget and National Sovereign Bill

NRM Caucus to Meet Museveni at State House on Budget and National Sovereign Bill

The ruling NRM Parliamentary Caucus will convene at State House Entebbe this Friday to discuss key priorities for the 2026/2027 National Budget and review the National Sovereign Bill, ahead of the swearing-in of new MPs.The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus is schedul

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Uganda to earn over Shs2.2t from first oil exploration in 2026/27

Uganda to earn over Shs2.2t from first oil exploration in 2026/27

State Minister for Finance in charge of General Duties, Henry Musasizi, during the presentation for the 2026/27 Ministerial Policy Statement before Parliament’s Committee on Finance.Uganda is set to make history in the 2026/27 financial year with expected oil revenues surpassing Shs2.2 t

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Kabale NUP Party Office Closed

Kabale NUP Party Office Closed

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) offices in Kabale District are under lock and key. Officially opened by NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, in August 2023, the offices are located along Rugabo Road, opposite Kabale Secondary School in Centr

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Gov’t to cut number of radio stations

Gov’t to cut number of radio stations

Government is set to review and possibly reduce the number of licensed radio stations in Uganda, ICT and National Guidance Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi has revealed.Speaking at the handover ceremony of the new Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC) in Kampala, Baryomunsi said

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NGOs and taxes: The truth behind ‘Non-profit’ myth

NGOs and taxes: The truth behind ‘Non-profit’ myth

When most people hear the term NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation), they tend to think of impact—community projects, humanitarian efforts, and driving social change.Taxes, however, are rarely part of that picture.One of the biggest misconceptions about NGOs is that, because they a

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Thieves Break into Visually Impaired Makerere University Student Room, Steal Laptop & Upkeep Money

Thieves Break into Visually Impaired Makerere University Student Room, Steal Laptop & Upkeep Money

visually impaired student at Makerere University is facing a severe disruption to his academic programme after unknown thieves broke into his room and made off with his laptop and upkeep money amounting to approximately Shs300,000 — losses that have placed his continued studies in serious jeopa

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WHAT NEXT AFTER ALL THIS BETRAYAL? Can Mao Survive Without Mbidde & Gerald Siranda?

WHAT NEXT AFTER ALL THIS BETRAYAL? Can Mao Survive Without Mbidde & Gerald Siranda?

At first, it was Deputy President Mukasa Mbidde who declared that Norbert Mao’s Speakership bid was not viable. He declared support for Anita Among and he has been openly campaigning for her since that time.He was castigated by people in the Mao universe but Mukasa Mbidde stood firm and

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How Mobile Money Taxes Are Squeezing Life Ouf of Small Businesses

How Mobile Money Taxes Are Squeezing Life Ouf of Small Businesses

Rising mobile money transaction and withdrawal charges are increasingly eating into the profits of small businesses in Uganda, with traders and MSMEs warning that the high cost of digital transactions could slow the country’s push toward a digital economy.Mobile money has revolutionized

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