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Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect

Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect

KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, improving safety standards, and curbing illegal building practices.In a public notice, Eng. Flavia G

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Masiga: Insanity defence should not apply in Ggaba kindergarten murder

Masiga: Insanity defence should not apply in Ggaba kindergarten murder

The Ugandan law, including international law, imputes innocence of all accused persons in criminal matters until the contrary is proved. Article 28(3)(a) of the Ugandan Constitution and Article 66(1)(2)(3) of the ICC Statute have the same message as far as the innocence of accused persons is conc

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Museveni Backs “Eye-for-an-Eye” Proportional Justice Bill Amid Surge in Violent Crime

Museveni Backs “Eye-for-an-Eye” Proportional Justice Bill Amid Surge in Violent Crime

Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has publicly endorsed the controversial Proportional Justice Bill, 2026, which seeks to embed the ancient “eye-for-an-eye” principle into Uganda’s legal system as a direct response to rising cases of violent crime.The draft legislation, p

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Rwanda Raises Fuel Prices

Rwanda Raises Fuel Prices

Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority has raised retail fuel prices, citing global market trends and cost pressures, in a move expected to ripple through transport and consumer prices in the East African economy.In a statement issued late Friday, the regulator said petrol prices will rise

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Bucha Man Reveals How He Manages Multiple Partners Without Drama

Bucha Man Reveals How He Manages Multiple Partners Without Drama

Musician Buchaman has opened up on his polygamous marriage, noting that all his women knew each other and exercised maximum respect towards each other.Bucha Man has openly been a polygamous man with many women and children, despite the world mostly knowing Claire Nanganja, alias Maama Ghet

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How Iran destroyed US base’s $500m battlefield nerve centre

How Iran destroyed US base’s $500m battlefield nerve centre

In a picture verified by AFP, the mangled airframe of the US air force jet stands on the runway of Prince Sultan air base in Saudi ArabiaThe mangled airframe of the four-engined US air force jet stands on the runway of Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia.Amid the twisted metal,

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Uganda’s First Oil: A Defining Countdown to Economic Transformation and Energy Sovereignty

Uganda’s First Oil: A Defining Countdown to Economic Transformation and Energy Sovereignty

KAMPALA – As every second, minute, hour, day, and month winds down, Uganda edges closer to its promise—the dawn of oil production.From drilling and completing wells to laying thousands of kilometres of pipeline, Uganda’s progress is unmistakable. Supporting infrastructure, central pr

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Government turned Muwanga Kivumbi into a martyr - Butambala MP elect Mukiibi

Government turned Muwanga Kivumbi into a martyr - Butambala MP elect Mukiibi

Mukiibi, a journalist-turned politician who recently unseated Kivumbi after more than 15 years as Butambala Member of Parliament, has been responding to public criticism following a deadly security raid at the opposition politician’s home on election night.Butambala MP-elect Eriasa Mukii

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Among praises her school on strong 2025 UACE results, netizens react

Among praises her school on strong 2025 UACE results, netizens react

Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among congratulated Bukedea Comprehensive School for its strong performance in the 2025 UACE examinations, where 65 students scored the maximum 20 points, but the celebration also sparked mixed reactions and criticism from some social media users.Speaker o

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MPs warn it could take 48 years to clear Uganda’s Shs8.4t domestic arrears

MPs warn it could take 48 years to clear Uganda’s Shs8.4t domestic arrears

Appearing before Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, and Secretary to the Treasury.Parliament has been told that at the current rate of funding allocated to settle government domestic arrears, it could take more than four deca

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