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24 Apr '26
The State Minister for Trade, David Bahati, has warned of government action against fuel dealers suspected of hoarding products and distorting prices amid rising pump costs.Rising pump prices and reported stock-outs have triggered government scrutiny of fuel dealers, with officials warning
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24 Apr '26
Ms Regina Nampiima, a resident of Wamala Mukataba village in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District whose rental buildings were razed down during the enforcement of the new trade order and road expansion project has cried foul in the demolition exercise.While Nansana authorities claim that
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24 Apr '26
land dispute in Wakiso District has escalated after a court directed authorities to compensate a retired High Court judge, raising concerns over wetland protection, aviation security, and alleged abuse of office.Tension is mounting in Wakiso District following a court directive ordering th
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23 Apr '26
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released Shs101 billion to build 11 kilometres of roads inside the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, as government moves to improve infrastructure and attract more investors.The funds are part of the 2025/2026 financial year b
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23 Apr '26
MBARARA CITY, Uganda — A growing push to restore urban order in Mbarara City has placed dozens of churches, particularly Pentecostal ministries, under pressure to meet strict compliance requirements or face removal.City authorities have issued a 90-day window for religious institutions o
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23 Apr '26
Lira City authorities have with immediate effect banned weekend teaching and holiday homework, citing growing concerns over mental health among learners.The directive, announced Tuesday, follows a stakeholders’ meeting at Lira Primary School attended by private school proprietors, head t
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23 Apr '26
Lawyer Jane Namaganda Kibira, UMA leaders and some of the disgruntled interns shortly after filing their petition at the High Court on Wednesday. Photo | Ibrahim Kavuma.Medical workers under their representative bodies on Wednesday petitioned court over what they described as widespread hu
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22 Apr '26
The point of a Sovereignty Bill being before Parliament is for it to be debated and adjusted as long as the ultimate objective and purpose are achievedThe National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director of Legal Affairs, Enoch Barata, has argued that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill
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22 Apr '26
Hoima District Vice Chairperson Hellen Mulumba is in police custody over allegations of extorting Shs 16.5 million from a job seeker, as authorities probe a growing pattern of recruitment-related fraud involving local government officials.Police in Hoima City are holding Hoima District Vic
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22 Apr '26
Parliament has approved Government’s proposal to impose a UGX200 excise levy on every litre of fuel, a move expected to generate about UGX450 billion in additional revenue as the State intensifies efforts to finance the national budget.Lawmakers backed the measure during consideration of