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Teachers stuck in debt trap

Teachers stuck in debt trap

Today’s economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. With salaries stretched thin, borrowing has become a survival tool. But the cycle of repayment pressure is taking a toll.

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Joel Ssenyonyi challenges Hon. Baryomunsi on equal application of social media rules for all

Joel Ssenyonyi challenges Hon. Baryomunsi on equal application of social media rules for all

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has challenged ICT and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi to ensure that calls for responsible conduct on social media apply equally to government officials, including senior military leaders.Hon. Ssenyonyi’s remarks f

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Parliament passes Lotteries and Gaming Bill introducing 30% tax, targets Shs24b annual revenue

Parliament passes Lotteries and Gaming Bill introducing 30% tax, targets Shs24b annual revenue

Parliament has passed the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a harmonised 30 percent tax on betting and gaming activities with a projection of an annual revenue increase of Shs24 billion from the reform.The Bill was first read on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by the State

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Just in: Government suspends trade order operations, apologises for demolished churches, mosques

Just in: Government suspends trade order operations, apologises for demolished churches, mosques

The government of Uganda has suspended the enforcement of trade order operations across the country following complaints from religious leaders, traders and Members of Parliament over the manner in which the exercise was being carried out.State Minister for Industry David Bahati announced

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Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill Without Degree Requirement — But Teachers Who Violate Standards Now Face Five Years In Jail

Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill Without Degree Requirement — But Teachers Who Violate Standards Now Face Five Years In Jail

Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill after removing one of its most contentious provisions — a clause that would have made a bachelor’s degree in education a mandatory requirement for registration as a teacher in Uganda.The decision, reached after heated debate in the House

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Sanctioned by UK And US, Deserted by Museveni! What Next For Among Amid Pressure to Keep Speakership?

Sanctioned by UK And US, Deserted by Museveni! What Next For Among Amid Pressure to Keep Speakership?

Where President Museveni has finally given up on his ruthless girl Among who is sinking under weight of the Americans and British sanctions is a question that carries within it the weight of a verdict already delivered. Anita Among, once the formidable Speaker of the Eleventh Parliament, now appe

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2,000 Congolese pilgrims to attend Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations

2,000 Congolese pilgrims to attend Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations

Kampala, Uganda | URN | More than 2,000 pilgrims from the Diocese of Butembo in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed their participation in this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, scheduled for June 3 at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine in Kampala.Rt. Rev. Aquirinus Kibira K

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MBALE CITY: Boda Boda Rider Crashes Into Truck’s Rear Tyres, Killing Passenger on Spot

MBALE CITY: Boda Boda Rider Crashes Into Truck’s Rear Tyres, Killing Passenger on Spot

A fatal accident occurred on April 23, 2026, at around 10:05 pm near IUIU taxi stage, along the Mbale-Kumi Road in Mbale City claiming the life of one person.According to SP Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, the accident occurred when a Boda Boda rider carrying two male

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UCC summons Kayanja over misleading broadcast on Channel 44 TV

UCC summons Kayanja over misleading broadcast on Channel 44 TV

In a directive issued by UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo, the regulator ordered the pastor and the station’s management to appear before the Commission following a formal complaint linked to a church service broadcast.Pastor Robert Kayanja, who has been summoned by UCC over alleged

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Wife of Bobi Wine's Aide Remanded Over SIM card

Wife of Bobi Wine's Aide Remanded Over SIM card

Fauzia Natabi, a 31-year-old businesswoman and resident of Rutete in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, was charged at Kawempe Police Station under CRB 388/2026.The case draws attention to digital security risks and the growing problem of improperly registered mobile lines.Th

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