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Govt Eyes Billions in New Taxes on Beer, Cigarettes

Govt Eyes Billions in New Taxes on Beer, Cigarettes

Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, presented the seven Tax Bills to Parliament’s Finance Committee, outlining the government’s strategies to boost revenue amidst economic pressures.The Ugandan Ministry of Finance has proposed significant tax hikes

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'National ID Will Be Required for All Services' - Museveni's Govt Announces

'National ID Will Be Required for All Services' - Museveni's Govt Announces

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that soon, Ugandans will be required to present their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to access all services, both public and private.This policy shift, which i

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Uganda Government Leaves Contractors High and Dry with UGX 1.351 Trillion in Unpaid Bills

Uganda Government Leaves Contractors High and Dry with UGX 1.351 Trillion in Unpaid Bills

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s construction sector is facing a financial crisis due to the government’s failure to pay UGX 1.351 trillion in arrears to road contractors, according to Francis Mwijukye, Shadow Minister for Works and Transport.

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"Let Them Keep Their Aid We Will Not Suffer" M7 Bragged But UGX 604B Is Gone,Health Sector Bleeding

"Let Them Keep Their Aid We Will Not Suffer" M7 Bragged But UGX 604B Is Gone,Health Sector Bleeding

President Yoweri Museveni once said that Uganda would not suffer if the United States cut its financial aid.“Let them keep their aid! Uganda will not suffer because of their money,” he declared boldly.

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DR Congo Doubles Soldiers’ Pay

DR Congo Doubles Soldiers’ Pay

Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially announced a significant increase in the salaries of its armed forces and national police, in a move widely seen as a response to mounting pressure over corruption in the security sector and wides

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	Billions Requested by UPDF as Additional Funding to Facilitate South Sudan Peacekeeping Operation

Billions Requested by UPDF as Additional Funding to Facilitate South Sudan Peacekeeping Operation

The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has formally requested an additional Shs 39.1 billion to support its recently launched peacekeeping operation in South Sudan.The request, presented to the Parliamentary Com

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"You Can’t Take Uganda Out of Me" – Mzungu Boda Waves Ugandan Flag at Major Sporting Event

"You Can’t Take Uganda Out of Me" – Mzungu Boda Waves Ugandan Flag at Major Sporting Event

Reid Samuel James Armin, better known as "Mzungu Boda," may no longer be in Uganda, but his heart clearly still is. The New Zealand content creator, famous for his viral Ugandan lifestyle vlogs, was recently seen waving the Ugandan flag at a major sporting event in New Zealand.On Sunday, M

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"UPDF Are In South Sudan Without My Knowledge." UPDF Deployment in South Sudan Sparks Controversy

"UPDF Are In South Sudan Without My Knowledge." UPDF Deployment in South Sudan Sparks Controversy

On 11 March 2025, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda's Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made public that he had sent the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) special forces to Juba, South Sudan.He said the operation, codenamed 'Mlinzi wa Kimya' (The Silent Guardian),

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Matchmaker: Bad Black urges Pastor Bugembe to marry former Miss Uganda UK Dr. Jan Mukiibi

Matchmaker: Bad Black urges Pastor Bugembe to marry former Miss Uganda UK Dr. Jan Mukiibi

In a hilarious twist, socialite Shanita Namuyimbwa a.k.a Bad Black has urged renowned celebrity pastor Wilson Bugembe to marry former Miss Uganda, Dr. Jan Mukiibi.Dr. Jan Mukiibi is known by a few on social media.

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Massive Change in UPDF Effected as Officer Appointed by General Muhoozi Takes Charge of This Docket

Massive Change in UPDF Effected as Officer Appointed by General Muhoozi Takes Charge of This Docket

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has witnessed a major reshuffle as Colonel Deo Akiiki officially handed over his role as Deputy Director of Defence Public Information to Major Bilal Katamba.As reported

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