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Otafiire Shames 60 Years of Water Shortages in Karamoja, Orders Action and Warns Government Defaulters

Otafiire Shames 60 Years of Water Shortages in Karamoja, Orders Action and Warns Government Defaulters

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

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NWSC announces nine-hour Kampala water shutdown for Saturday maintenance

NWSC announces nine-hour Kampala water shutdown for Saturday maintenance

Kampala residents face a water outage as NWSC conducts essential maintenance at the Ggaba Water Treatment Plant and key reservoirs. Prepare for interruptions.KAMPALA, Uganda — A massive water outage is set to hit the capital city tomorrow, forcing businesses and residents across major ur

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Shakira kicks off the World Cup as mega star leads a mariachi band and pop line-up at opening ceremony in Mexico City

Shakira kicks off the World Cup as mega star leads a mariachi band and pop line-up at opening ceremony in Mexico City

SHAKIRA has kicked off the biggest ever World Cup football fiesta ahead of co-host nation Mexico’s curtain-raiser clash against South Africa tonight.The Colombian beauty and Nigerian rapper Burna Boy performed the new tournament anthem “Dai Dai” – or “Let’s Go”, heralding fiv

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Mbale traders count millions in losses as late-night fire guts Bugema market

Mbale traders count millions in losses as late-night fire guts Bugema market

Tragedy struck Bugema in the Industrial City Division of Mbale City on Wednesday night after a fierce fire gutted dozens of kiosks and market stalls, leaving traders and residents counting heavy losses.Property and merchandise worth millions of shillings were reduced to ashes in the infern

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Gen Katumba Wamala pledges reforms as he takes over Public Service ministry

Gen Katumba Wamala pledges reforms as he takes over Public Service ministry

The newly appointed minister of Public Service, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, officially assumed office today and pledged to strengthen efficiency, accountability and performance across government institutions.Speaking during the handover ceremony at the ministry of Public Service, Katumba s

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Stanbic Uganda boss Karuhanga exits on Shs591bn profit high

Stanbic Uganda boss Karuhanga exits on Shs591bn profit high

Strong capital ratios and a Shs591 billion profit anchor Stanbic Uganda as Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga transitions to Standard Bank Group regional leadership.KAMPALA, Uganda — Outgoing Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga is handing over a robust balanc

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Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda continued to offer the highest 91-day Treasury Bill rate among major East African Community economies during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest EAC monetary statistics.‎‎The data indicates Uganda's position at the top of the regional interest rate rankings

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Uganda budget: 199 oil wells drilled as country nears first oil

Uganda budget: 199 oil wells drilled as country nears first oil

Uganda hits a major milestone toward first oil, drilling 199 wells to surpass the government threshold required for commercial production.KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has drilled 199 oil wells, surpassing the threshold required to begin commercial production later this year, according to the

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Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety among section of staff. The move has also stoked claims of discrimination amid claims of retention of majorly expatriat

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Cristiano Ronaldo 'will not help Portugal' at World Cup as Bruno Fernandes warning issued

Cristiano Ronaldo 'will not help Portugal' at World Cup as Bruno Fernandes warning issued

Cristiano Ronaldo "dominating the whole team" will hamper Portugal at the World Cup, according to John Barnes, who feels his presence and stature could impact on their other players.The Al-Nassr forward is playing at his sixth World Cup this summer at the age of 41 and is still integral to

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