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Low-income earners to benefit from planned tax exemptions, says government

Low-income earners to benefit from planned tax exemptions, says government

Henry Musasizi (left) and Hamson Obua addressing the media at ParliamentThe Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, has defended the proposed increase in the government’s total resource envelope, saying it is aimed at supporting key priorities for the 2026/27 fina

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Iran nuclear complex 'hit 10 times as fire erupts' and 'danger' update issued

Iran nuclear complex 'hit 10 times as fire erupts' and 'danger' update issued

An Iranian nuclear facility is on fire after being hit, according to the country's media.The Khondab Heavy Water Complex, part of the Arak Nuclear Complex, was attacked twice today, reported the Fars news agency while eyewitnesses on Iranian channels claimed the complex suffered "about 10"

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Iran nuclear complex 'hit 10 times as fire erupts' and 'danger' update issued

Iran nuclear complex 'hit 10 times as fire erupts' and 'danger' update issued

An Iranian nuclear facility is on fire after being hit, according to the country's media.The Khondab Heavy Water Complex, part of the Arak Nuclear Complex, was attacked twice today, reported the Fars news agency while eyewitnesses on Iranian channels claimed the complex suffered "about 10"

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Teso Among Best Three Regions In Latest Ubos Multidimensional Poverty Rankings

Teso Among Best Three Regions In Latest Ubos Multidimensional Poverty Rankings

The latest statistics revealed by UBOS based on the 2024 National Census shows Karamoja subregion remaining outstanding and hard hit by the Multidimensional Poverty.While the National level stands at 27%, Karamoja ranks highest Nationally at 56.9%, followed by West Nile at 39.0% and Sebei

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Dialogue Must Be Citizen-Led, Not Politician-Driven, Says Journalist Nelly Kapo

Dialogue Must Be Citizen-Led, Not Politician-Driven, Says Journalist Nelly Kapo

Journalist Nelson Bwire, popularly known as Nelly Kapo, has called for a shift in how national dialogue is approached in Uganda, urging citizens to take a more central role in shaping the country’s future.Speaking during the NBS Media Roundtable on Friday, Bwire expressed skepticism abou

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Heavy Security Presence Shows Post-Election Calm is Artificial- MP Ssemujju Nganda

Heavy Security Presence Shows Post-Election Calm is Artificial- MP Ssemujju Nganda

Outgoing Kira Municipality Member of Parliament and People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) Spokesperson Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has raised alarm over what he describes as a tense and deceptive post-election environment, warning that underlying public anger continues to simmer despite an outward appea

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Gen Muhoozi Hints on Rwanda‑like Crack‑down On The Mushrooming Churches

Gen Muhoozi Hints on Rwanda‑like Crack‑down On The Mushrooming Churches

Muhoozi, a known admirer of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, says he supports a degree in Theology as a primary requirement for anyone starting a churchGeneral Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Wednesday night made remarks that revived questions about the future of religious freedom in Uganda. T

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Moroto vendors’ pleas fall on deaf ears as eviction drive starts

Moroto vendors’ pleas fall on deaf ears as eviction drive starts

The grader demolishing some of the containers along Moroto town main street.Moroto, Uganda | URN | Despite local leaders’ attempts to halt the eviction, municipal council authorities in Moroto pushed ahead with demolishing kiosks and containers belonging to street vendors.Early th

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Kananura Leads Campaign to Curb Rising Road Accidents Among Learners

Kananura Leads Campaign to Curb Rising Road Accidents Among Learners

The Traffic Police Spokesperson, SP Michael Kananura, has toured several schools in Luweero District as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at equipping students with road safety knowledge and promoting responsible behaviour among future road users.Kananura began his outreach at Luweero Bo

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URA Raises PAYE Tax-Free Threshold to Shs335,000 From Shs235,000

URA Raises PAYE Tax-Free Threshold to Shs335,000 From Shs235,000

KAMPALA: Uganda is planning sweeping changes to its personal income tax system to ease pressure on low-income earners, even as it rolls out new tax measures to recover at least 49 billion Ugandan shillings in additional revenue, according to official proposals for the 2026/27 financial year seen

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