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They were sentenced to 35 years for murder. Court said the ‘circumstantial evidence’ used to convict them was weak

They were sentenced to 35 years for murder. Court said the ‘circumstantial evidence’ used to convict them was weak

On August 17, 2015, Jane Nyamagambo appeared to be in a good mood as she spent the evening drinking at a popular bar in Fort Portal with Augustine Byaruhanga, Alex Magezi, and others.However, later in the night, she disappeared. Her body was discovered the following morning, floating in La

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Government Moves to Equalize Arts and Science Teachers’ Salaries in Upcoming Budget

Government Moves to Equalize Arts and Science Teachers’ Salaries in Upcoming Budget

The government has announced plans to enhance and harmonize the salaries of Arts teachers with those of their Science counterparts beginning in the next financial year, in a move aimed at addressing long-standing pay disparities in the education sector.The revelation was made by State Mini

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Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite

Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite

The Bahrain-based subsidiary of Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trading firm, has faced major disruptions after Iran restricted access through the Strait of Hormuz in response to joint US-Israel attacks about two months ago.KAMPALA: Senior executives of Vitol Bahrain E.C, Ugan

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NRM’s Hudu Hussein Disputes Northern Division Results but Rules Out Petition

NRM’s Hudu Hussein Disputes Northern Division Results but Rules Out Petition

Months after the January 2026 parliamentary elections, National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer for Northern Division in Mbale City, Hudu Hussein, has rejected the official outcome, citing alleged electoral irregularities, but announced he will not challenge the results in court.In a

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OPINION: 623 Cases, UGX 2 Trillion at Stake: Why Uganda Must Rethink How Banking Disputes Are Resolved:

OPINION: 623 Cases, UGX 2 Trillion at Stake: Why Uganda Must Rethink How Banking Disputes Are Resolved:

At the heart of Uganda’s Commercial Court sits a quiet crisis with far-reaching economic consequences: 623 unresolved banking cases locking up an estimated UGX 2 trillion in disputed value. For banks, this means capital tied down in provisioning and delayed recovery; for borrowers, businesses f

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The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental.According to

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Media personality Mr Henrie says public image hinders his dating life

Media personality Mr Henrie says public image hinders his dating life

Media personality Mr Henrie has revealed that finding love again has not been easy following his breakup with Prima Kardashi, citing his public image and past relationship as major hurdles.Speaking in an interview with Ruth Kalibbala, Henrie admitted that many of the women he approaches of

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UDC Official Calls for Stronger Regulatory Systems to Safeguard Uganda’s Key Sectors

UDC Official Calls for Stronger Regulatory Systems to Safeguard Uganda’s Key Sectors

KAMPALA, Uganda – A senior government liaison official has called for urgent reforms in Uganda’s regulatory and procurement systems, warning that persistent weaknesses in enforcement and oversight are threatening public health, food security, and the nation’s economic stability.In a

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Mityana Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Street Vending

Mityana Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Street Vending

Authorities in Mityana Municipality have intensified enforcement of the trade order policy as part of ongoing efforts to restore order and improve business operations in the town’s central areas.Municipal Mayor Faustin Mukambwe Lukonge has issued a stern warning to street vendors who con

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Judge Nshimye Died While Waiting for Turkish Visa To go for befitting treatment: Real Cause of Death Revealed, Battled Incurable Illness Since 2022

Judge Nshimye Died While Waiting for Turkish Visa To go for befitting treatment: Real Cause of Death Revealed, Battled Incurable Illness Since 2022

Led by his son Justice Allan Nshimye, members of the fallen retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Ssebutulo Nshimye used the Easter Sunday vigil to thank President Museveni for financially standing with them.Allan narrated to the mourners, who on Eastern Sunday gathered at the deceasedâ€

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