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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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Veteran Pilot Killed in Air India Crash Was Months to Retirement

Veteran Pilot Killed in Air India Crash Was Months to Retirement

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a highly experienced Air India pilot, was among the 241 people who tragically died when a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday.He was just months away from retirement.Captain Sabharwal, 60, had logged mor

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Air India Flight from Phuket to Delhi Diverted After Bomb Threat

Air India Flight from Phuket to Delhi Diverted After Bomb Threat

An Air India flight (AI379) from Phuket to New Delhi was forced to turn back mid-air on Friday morning after a bomb threat was reported onboard, just a day after a fatal crash involving another Air India flight deepened public concern over aviation safety.According to Phuket International

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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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Speaker Among Commissions Mongil Rockview Hotel in Soroti

Speaker Among Commissions Mongil Rockview Hotel in Soroti

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has commissioned the Mongil Rockview Hotel in Soroti, a development she described as a significant milestone for the town.The hotel, owned by Grace Asaku, is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and investment potential in the region.Spea

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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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Katikkiro Mayiga Attributes Uganda’s woes to Unprepared Leadership, Calls for Youth Empowerment

Katikkiro Mayiga Attributes Uganda’s woes to Unprepared Leadership, Calls for Youth Empowerment

The Katikkiro (Prime Minister)of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has blamed many of Uganda’s persistent challenges on poor leadership preparation, urging the nation to invest in developing well-grounded and forward-thinking leaders.Speaking during a leadership transition ceremony for the

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Minister Muyingo Orders Nakaseke Technical Principal to Step Down Amid Mismanagement Allegations

Minister Muyingo Orders Nakaseke Technical Principal to Step Down Amid Mismanagement Allegations

The State Minister for Higher Education, Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, has directed the Principal of Nakaseke Technical Institute, Alexander Mugisha, to step down immediately following a wave of complaints from students and district officials regarding gross mismanagement at the government-ru

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Uganda Targets Regional Trade Gains with New Competition Law

Uganda Targets Regional Trade Gains with New Competition Law

Uganda is positioning itself for stronger participation in regional trade by enacting a new Competition Act, which government officials say will enhance the country’s ability to challenge anti-competitive barriers across borders and boost economic self-reliance.Signed into law by Preside

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