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Over 1,500 Officers Registered as NIRA Wraps Up Weeklong National ID Exercise in Third UPDF Division

Over 1,500 Officers Registered as NIRA Wraps Up Weeklong National ID Exercise in Third UPDF Division

More than 1,500 UPDF officers have successfully registered for national identification as the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) concluded a weeklong exercise at the 3rd Infantry Division headquarters in Karamoja.The exercise, which focused on renewals and new r

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Govt Slaps New Taxes on Cigarettes, Beer

Govt Slaps New Taxes on Cigarettes, Beer

The government has announced new tax measures on cigarettes, beer, imports, and agricultural by-product exports in the 2025/26 national budget, in a bid to boost domestic revenue and harmonize with regional tax frameworks.Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Ma

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Uganda's Treacherous Path: A Shs34tn Gamble on Debt and Unproven Revenue

Uganda's Treacherous Path: A Shs34tn Gamble on Debt and Unproven Revenue

A stark warning has been issued from the corridors of parliamentary oversight, painting a grim picture of Uganda's fiscal health.The Shadow Minister for Finance, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, has cast a critical spotlight on the government's ambitious, and arguably perilous, pl

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Coca Cola Powers Uganda Athletics Centenary Celebrations as Official Hydration Partner

Coca Cola Powers Uganda Athletics Centenary Celebrations as Official Hydration Partner

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) was the official hydration partner for Uganda Athletics’ landmark event, the “100 Years of Excellence and Dedication to Sports” celebration.The centenary event, held on June, 7, 2025, at Mandela National Stadium, commemorated a century of organi

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‘Please Come Back, My Good Girl. Mumma Is Waiting’ — Grief and Survival After Air India Crash

‘Please Come Back, My Good Girl. Mumma Is Waiting’ — Grief and Survival After Air India Crash

In a narrow alley of Juhu-Koliwada slums in Mumbai, the home of Saineeta Chakravarti is heavy with grief.The 34-year-old Air India crew member was among the victims of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad that has claimed multiple lives and devastated countless families.

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Witchcraft and Poison Allegations Shake Kamuli After Death of District Chairperson

Witchcraft and Poison Allegations Shake Kamuli After Death of District Chairperson

Kamuli District has been plunged into fear and controversy following allegations by former district chairperson Salaam Musumba that the death of LC5 chairperson Charles Maxwell Mugude, also known as Kuwembula, may have been linked to witchcraft and poisoning.Musumba, speaking on a local ra

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Nandutu Begins Defence in Iron Sheets Theft Case

Nandutu Begins Defence in Iron Sheets Theft Case

Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has opened her defence before the Anti-Corruption Court in relation to charges of theft involving iron sheets intended for impoverished communities under her docket.Nandutu chose to give an unsworn testimony, which prevents the pro

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ICT Ministry, MultiChoice Launch Digital Skilling Program for Public Communicators

ICT Ministry, MultiChoice Launch Digital Skilling Program for Public Communicators

The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with MultiChoice Uganda, has officially launched a nationwide Digital Skilling Programme for Government Communication Officers and unveiled Season 4 of the Ugandan Podcast—both initiatives marking a major milestone in Uganda’s digital

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Mayiga Blames Uganda’s Troubles on Unprepared Leaders, Urges Youth to Step Up

Mayiga Blames Uganda’s Troubles on Unprepared Leaders, Urges Youth to Step Up

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has attributed many of Uganda’s persistent problems to a failure in leadership preparation, warning that the country risks stagnation unless it cultivates disciplined, visionary leaders—especially among the youth.Speaking during a leaders

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Mayiga Blames Uganda’s Troubles on Unprepared Leaders, Urges Youth to Step Up

Mayiga Blames Uganda’s Troubles on Unprepared Leaders, Urges Youth to Step Up

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has attributed many of Uganda’s persistent problems to a failure in leadership preparation, warning that the country risks stagnation unless it cultivates disciplined, visionary leaders—especially among the youth.Speaking during a leaders

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