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30 May '26
The death of Xavier Kitaka, the founder of MTK Uganda, has put the firm on the brink of collapseMTK Uganda, once regarded as one of Uganda’s biggest agro and animal health companies, has suffered another major legal setback after the High Court ordered it to pay more than Shs 640m to Fre
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26 May '26
Suzana Magufuli, mother of Tanzania’s late fifth-phase President John Pombe Magufuli, has died at her home in Chato, Geita Region, following a prolonged illness.She died on Monday, May 25, 2026, at around 7:00pm, according to family confirmation.The news was confirmed by the late
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26 May '26
As women at Masjid Noor praised Museveni’s Eid support, Namyalo also announced that ONC’s nationwide empowerment programmes targeting youth and women will resume immediately after Eid under the President’s poverty eradication campaign.Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo hands over Eid donations t
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26 May '26
Uganda has exported its first consignment of chilled cut meat packed in cartons to Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in value addition and the country’s growing capacity to meet international meat export standards.Uganda has successfully exported its first consignment of chilled cut mea
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25 May '26
The Constitutional Court has outlawed the practice of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), security agencies and local government officials interfering with the execution of court orders by court bailiffs, declaring such actions illegal.In a landmark judgment, the court ruled that requi
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25 May '26
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections.According to the Ministry of Finance, net borrowing (the extra money the government had to borrow after accounting fo
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25 May '26
The law requires the Finance minister to publish a post-election economic and fiscal update within four months after polling day for a general election.Uganda’s economy remained stable during the general election period and in the months that followed, according to the government’s pos
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25 May '26
For many businesses in Uganda, securing a government contract feels like hitting the jackpot. The moment word spreads that someone has landed a deal, everything changes. Friends become more attentive, relatives resurface, banks suddenly extend courtesy, and suppliers are willing to offer goods on
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24 May '26
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has announced the successful completion of emergency repair works on a key water transmission pipeline serving Karuma Town and surrounding areas, restoring normal water supply after a temporary disruption.According to a statement shared on
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24 May '26
Former Manchester United star Donny van de Beek suffered a major blow as Girona were relegated from LaLiga on Saturday, just one year after the club played in the Champions League. Van de Beek, 29, endured a difficult four-year spell at Old Trafford after joining from Ajax for an initial Â