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How firm lost Shs 10bn Yaka metre deal from UEDCL for ‘inflating’ its prices

How firm lost Shs 10bn Yaka metre deal from UEDCL for ‘inflating’ its prices

A dispute over a multi-billion shilling electricity metre tender has collapsed after the PPDA Appeals Tribunal dismissed a case filed by Uzuzi Meter Technologies Limited against Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).In a ruling delivered on April 2, 2026, the Tribunal did

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Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Residents of Mpata and Ntenjeru sub-counties in Mukono District have welcomed the launch of Phase II of the Ntenjeru–Bule road upgrade, expressing optimism about improved transport, economic growth, and better access to essential services.For years, communities along the stretch have str

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Food prices rise in Nebbi after vendor evictions

Food prices rise in Nebbi after vendor evictions

Food prices in Nebbi town have risen following the eviction of street vendors by municipal authorities.The vendors had been operating in kiosks and makeshift structures within the town. The move has left many vendors struggling to make ends meet, while consumers, particularly low-income ea

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Gov’t urged to reduce digital EPS fines, align speed limits

Gov’t urged to reduce digital EPS fines, align speed limits

A consultative meeting in Arua, featuring motorists, Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda Police Force, Wednesday.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Works and Transport has said the rollout of the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System for errant mot

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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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UNMASKED! Reports Link Speaker Anita Among to Multi-Billion Five-Star Entebbe Road Home

UNMASKED! Reports Link Speaker Anita Among to Multi-Billion Five-Star Entebbe Road Home

A high-value residential property along the Entebbe–Kampala Bypass has drawn public attention following reports linking it to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Anet Among. However, ownership of the property has not been independently verified.The residence, described as a five-st

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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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EACOP Is Offering Paid Internships To Ugandan University Students — Here Is Everything You Need To Apply Before April 13

EACOP Is Offering Paid Internships To Ugandan University Students — Here Is Everything You Need To Apply Before April 13

If you are a second, third, or fourth year university student looking for a high-profile internship that will add serious weight to your CV, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project has just opened applications — and the deadline is April 13, 2025.The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (

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Police Report Decline in Road Crashes as Fatalities Increase in 2025

Police Report Decline in Road Crashes as Fatalities Increase in 2025

Police have reported a significant decline in road traffic crashes across the country even though fatalities slightly increased during the year.While releasing the 2025 Annual Crime Report, the Director of Traffic and Road Safety, AIGP Lawrence Nuwabiine, revealed that a total of 322,441 t

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Henry Musasizi Commends Progress at Ntungamo Coffee Park

Henry Musasizi Commends Progress at Ntungamo Coffee Park

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has appreciated the progress of the Inspire Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo during a visit he made alongside Amos Kankunda, the Chairman of the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Committee of Parliament,

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