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14 Mar '25
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda, holds one of the most powerful positions in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).His salary, estimated at UGX 15 mil
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12 Mar '25
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has amassed significant wealth over his decades in power.His wealth is reflected in his luxurious properties, extensive business ventures, and substantial investments.Museveni's most notable property is hi
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12 Mar '25
General Caleb Akandwanaho, widely known as Salim Saleh, is a prominent figure in Uganda's political and economic landscape.As the younger brother of President Yoweri Museveni, Saleh has wielded significant influence in shaping the country's economic policies and development strategies.
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11 Mar '25
Ugandan businessman and investor Charles Mbire has emerged as one of the country’s highest individual taxpayers, with a staggering UGX 5.4 million deducted daily in taxes from his MTN Uganda dividends alone.Foll
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09 Mar '25
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, met at State House on March 7, 2025, to discuss budget priorities for the 2025–2026 financial year, corruption, and the impact of USAID funding withdrawal.
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07 Mar '25
Uganda has officially joined the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (Feda),marking a significant step in the country’s economic transformation and its commitment to industrialization and value-added export development across Africa.The signing of Feda's Establishment Agreement took pl
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07 Mar '25
President Museveni has commissioned the $81 million Kampala Flyover, urging city residents to stop littering and maintain cleanliness in the capital.The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday afternoon, marked a significant milestone in improving Kampala’s infrastructure and easi
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06 Mar '25
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG).This decision comes amid rising cases, the emergence
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06 Mar '25
The Government of Japan has donated a fleet of emergency vehicles, including ambulances and firefighting trucks, to support Uganda’s emergency and medical response efforts.This initiative aims to strengthen disaster management and healthcare services across the country.Announcing
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06 Mar '25
Mumba Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation’s largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits.His appointment was first announced in December of last year.“I am delighted to join Stanbic Bank Uganda. With the suppor