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BIG INTERVIEW: Boda-bodas will be reduced in the city under new transport plan - Gen Katumba

BIG INTERVIEW: Boda-bodas will be reduced in the city under new transport plan - Gen Katumba

'Boda-bodas have provided employment. If tomorrow we decided to remove them, what would happen to the young men who depend on them? Each rider supports several people. So, they have benefits, but they also present challenges. They need to be better organised, and we had already started that proce

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Uganda’s Public Debt Hits Record UGX 130 Trillion as Domestic Borrowing Surge Raises Alarm

Uganda’s Public Debt Hits Record UGX 130 Trillion as Domestic Borrowing Surge Raises Alarm

KAMPALA – Uganda’s public debt has surged to a record US$34.86 billion (UGX 130.84 trillion) as of December 2025, piling fresh pressure on the government’s fiscal managers and raising concerns about the long-term burden on citizens and businesses.According to the Ministry of Finance,

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Here’s the amount election officials earned during 2026 polls

Here’s the amount election officials earned during 2026 polls

The Electoral Commission has published detailed allowance rates for temporary election officials and said payments are ongoing, although some have been delayed due to mobile number mismatches.The Electoral Commission has released the official allowance rates for temporary election official

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Uganda targets Middle East liquidity for SGR construction

Uganda targets Middle East liquidity for SGR construction

President Museveni accompanied by VP Alupo, Ministers Katumba Oboth and Byabakama walk through a demonstration after laying the foundation for the construction of Malaba Kampala SGR line by Yapi MerkeziKAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government is moving to secure €405 million through an

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Gov’t Launches Nationwide Consultations Before Relaunch of Electronic Penalty System

Gov’t Launches Nationwide Consultations Before Relaunch of Electronic Penalty System

KAMPALA — The government has begun fresh consultations with transport sector stakeholders ahead of the planned relaunch of Uganda’s Electronic Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System (FIS), following public concerns that led to the earlier suspension of the automated traffic enforce

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South Africa Bond Rally Builds Ahead of February 25 Budget

South Africa Bond Rally Builds Ahead of February 25 Budget

South African bonds extended gains as investors positioned for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget presentation on Feb. 25. Morgan Stanley said the budget could reinforce fiscal consolidation and further compress the risk premium on sovereign debt. The bank described the upcoming fiscal up

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Why CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Recalled Gen Gowa, Johnson Back To Mbuya

Why CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Recalled Gen Gowa, Johnson Back To Mbuya

In a surprising development in Uganda’s security and government leadership, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), has recalled General Gowa and Brigadier Johnson Namanya Abaho back to Mbuya Defence Headquarters after their recent posting at the Ministry of Internal Aff

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Mirai Insurance Doubles Down on Digital Sticker Education

Mirai Insurance Doubles Down on Digital Sticker Education

Joseph Nsubuga, chief executive officer of Mirai Insurance Uganda, said the company is focused on simplifying this change for all motorists, regardless of their technical proficiency.KAMPALA, Uganda — Mirai Insurance has launched an extensive educational campaign to assist motorists as t

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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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Visa Misuse by a Few Ugandans Tightens U.S. Scrutiny, Embassy Warns

Visa Misuse by a Few Ugandans Tightens U.S. Scrutiny, Embassy Warns

The United States Embassy in Kampala has raised concern over what it describes as misuse of U.S. visas by a small number of Ugandans — a trend officials say is complicating the application process for legitimate travelers.Tania J. Romanoff, the Consular Section Chief at the U.S. Embassy,

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