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Election observers ask govt to expedite law against commercialisation of politics

Election observers ask govt to expedite law against commercialisation of politics

A section of election observers in Uganda has asked the government to speed up the process of coming up with a law regulating the commercialization of politics as the 2025/ 2026 general elections draw closer. The executive director of Alliance for Finance Monitoring (ACFIM), Mr Henry Mug

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Mozambique starts visa exemption talks with Uganda

Mozambique starts visa exemption talks with Uganda

The Ugandan government has started visa exemption talks with Mozambique, a development which would allow citizens of both African countries to travel between the two states without requiring a visa.This follows a

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Kisoro endorses another Mateke daughter to replace minister

Kisoro endorses another Mateke daughter to replace minister

The Kisoro District Council has recommended Ms Ruth Nyiraneza, a sister of deceased State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Sarah Nyaribashitsi Mateke, as the most suitable candidate to replace her fallen sister as Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament.

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Civil society want tax on tobacco tripled

Civil society want tax on tobacco tripled

Civil society organisations under the Uganda Tobacco Taxation Coalition have proposed that government should increase tax on tobacco and related products to 80 percent.The proposal, if implemented, will mean that

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Ambitious newcomers Lugazi ready to make a mark

Ambitious newcomers Lugazi ready to make a mark

Lugazi is certainly brewing something good in the thickets of Mabira Forest. Unlike many clubs that have debuted in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League over the last decade, their ability to own their home ground shows a club riding on an ambitious long-term pro

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A bitter fight over a multi-billion shilling MTN marketing contract

A bitter fight over a multi-billion shilling MTN marketing contract

In 2023, M&C Saatchi Abel approached CTA Space with a proposal.The South African-based marketing, advertising and communications company was seeking an affiliate marketing agency that would be part of a multi-

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Museveni regrets minimum education requirement for MPs

Museveni regrets minimum education requirement for MPs

President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he regrets the constitutional provision that set minimum education requirements for Memb

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Uganda, Kenya revive plans for petroleum pipeline

Uganda, Kenya revive plans for petroleum pipeline

Uganda and Kenya have reignited a 30-year-old plan to build a petroleum pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala, aiming to secure stable fuel supplies and reduce price volatility.Uganda's Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ms Ruth Nankabirwa, and other

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MTN seeks to separate mobile money business from listed company

MTN seeks to separate mobile money business from listed company

MTN Uganda has indicated it has sought approval from its board to separate the Fintech business, which includes mobile money, from its stock portfolio. The separation, which is being spearheaded at Group level, MTN says is part of its Ambition 2025 t

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EC boss Byabakama, NUP settle party constitution impasse today

EC boss Byabakama, NUP settle party constitution impasse today

BY SHAMIM NABAKOOZANo ExcerptThe top leadership of the Electoral Commission is currently in talks with senior officials f

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