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Nelson Mandela grandchild joins Uganda’s Jane Acilo in empowerment drive

Nelson Mandela grandchild joins Uganda’s Jane Acilo in empowerment drive

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Thursday evening, between the two nonprofits, launching strategic collaborations that will focus on education, health, leadership and community development.South Africa’s Thembekile Mandela Foundation (TMF) ha

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KCCA rolls out paid waste system to tackle city garbage crisis

KCCA rolls out paid waste system to tackle city garbage crisis

For years, garbage collection in Kampala has largely been treated as a public service many residents expect but few feel responsible for sustaining. Piles of uncollected waste, clogged drainage channels, and illegal dumping have become a familiar sight across the city.Now, city authorities

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Refugee crisis: Uganda turns to China amid US funding cuts

Refugee crisis: Uganda turns to China amid US funding cuts

The Government of Uganda has appealed to financially capable countries to each contribute at least $1 million (Shs3.7 billion) towards refugee support, following significant funding cuts by the United States to United Nations agencies. The Office of the Prime Minister said the country’s

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Bill Seeking to Ban Importation of Cars Older than 13 Years Collapses: Parliament’s rejection of the proposed 13-year vehicle import limit underscores the difficult balance between environmental reform and economic reality

Bill Seeking to Ban Importation of Cars Older than 13 Years Collapses: Parliament’s rejection of the proposed 13-year vehicle import limit underscores the difficult balance between environmental reform and economic reality

Parliament has withdrawn the Traffic & Road Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2026, halting plans to reduce the vehicle import age limit from 15 to 13 years. Lawmakers cited affordability concerns, warning the move would raise car prices and transport costs, despite government’s push for cleaner, mo

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Parliament Passes Tax Bills Amid Concerns Over Rising Cost of Living

Parliament Passes Tax Bills Amid Concerns Over Rising Cost of Living

Parliament of Uganda has approved a raft of tax measures expected to raise Shs1.8 trillion for the 2026/27 budget, including a controversial fuel levy increase, despite concerns about inflation and economic pressure on citizens.Parliament of Uganda has passed a series of tax bills aimed at

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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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UETCL Switches On Buloba Substation to Boost Kampala Power Supply

UETCL Switches On Buloba Substation to Boost Kampala Power Supply

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) has commissioned the 220/132/33kV Buloba Substation, marking a significant step toward improving power reliability in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.The substation was successfully connected to the national grid on Sunday eveni

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Acholi, Lango, and West Nile gave Museveni over 1.4m votes – NRM northern boss Obua

Acholi, Lango, and West Nile gave Museveni over 1.4m votes – NRM northern boss Obua

This was according to the NRM Regional Vice Chairperson of Northern Uganda, who is also the Ajuri County MP and government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua.Obua presented the figures to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Lira City on Saturday during the poll victory party.The party, h

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NUP Treasurer Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Disrupt Families and Livelihoods

NUP Treasurer Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Disrupt Families and Livelihoods

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has raised concerns over a proposed sovereignty bill under consideration in Parliament, warning that it could affect remittances, disrupt household incomes, and introduce new regulatory burdens on institutions reliant on foreign support.A senior opposition

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Museveni Warns Against Corruption During Visit to Lango

Museveni Warns Against Corruption During Visit to Lango

President Museveni has issued a strong warning against corruption particularly in government programs aimed at improving household incomes.Addressing thousands of jubilant supporters at Lango College Grounds on Saturday, Museveni emphasized the need to ensure that government poverty allevi

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