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Uganda’s Oil Reserves Rise to 6.65 Bn Barrels, says Nankabirwa.

Uganda’s Oil Reserves Rise to 6.65 Bn Barrels, says Nankabirwa.

The oil sector’s development — including two central processing facilities at Kingfisher and Tilenga — is expected to unlock billions in ancillary investment and generate thousands of jobsKampala: Uganda’s proven oil reserves have risen to 6.65 billion barrels, up from 6.4 billion,

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Road to Uganda’s first oil: Kingfisher likely to be starting point

Road to Uganda’s first oil: Kingfisher likely to be starting point

For the next nine months, activities in Uganda’s oil fields will be ramped up as the country targets to get its first barrel of oil to the market through a 1,443km pipeline to the Tanzanian coast of Tanga by July 2026, more than 20 years after the first commercial discovery was made in western

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Uganda-Qatar Business Forum Kicks Off in Doha.

Uganda-Qatar Business Forum Kicks Off in Doha.

Vincent Waiswa Bagiire, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of UgandaDoha — The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the State of Qatar successfully hosted the Second Edition of the Uganda–Qatar Business Forum at Rotana City Centre, Doha, under the theme:

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Where is the humanity? Man wrongfully imprisoned for 42 years released - only to be arrested by ICE

Where is the humanity? Man wrongfully imprisoned for 42 years released - only to be arrested by ICE

“The first duty of society is justice” - Alexander Hamilton.An innocent man is freedIn 1983, Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam was convicted of killing his friend, Thomas Kinser, in 1980. For the next 42 years, he maintained his innocence. In 2025, Pennsylvania authorities agreed he was

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Why NIRA is withholding thousands of National ID cards

Why NIRA is withholding thousands of National ID cards

NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo. NIRA says New National IDs are ready for collectionKAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority is holding thousands of printed national identity cards in its warehouses, delaying iss

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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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Uganda, ARSO Unveil 15 Standards to Regulate Edible Insects

Uganda, ARSO Unveil 15 Standards to Regulate Edible Insects

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in partnership with the African Organisation for Standardisations (ARSO) has launched 15 African standards for edible insects, aimed at improving consumer safety and boosting trade in the emerging sector.The standards, unveiled on Monday at a two-

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Museveni Warns Youth Against Risky Middle East Jobs

Museveni Warns Youth Against Risky Middle East Jobs

President Museveni has cautioned young Ugandans against unsafe labor migration, particularly to Middle Eastern countries, urging them instead to embrace opportunities in Uganda’s domestic economy.He highlighted commercial agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and services as key sectors for j

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Inside Uganda’s Cybercrime Battle: How Sophisticated Syndicates Are Draining Billions

Inside Uganda’s Cybercrime Battle: How Sophisticated Syndicates Are Draining Billions

At the VISA-Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) Cybersecurity Summit 2025 held on August 20, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) delivered a sobering revelation: cybercrime is no longer a distant threat but a sophis

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End of an Era: The No Nonsense General Who Cheated Death, Disciplined a Stubborn MP Zaake Hangs Up the Uniform After 47 Years of Diligent Service