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04 Aug '25
The wealthy and compassionate 46-year-old on Sunday night accepted a marriage proposal from Tanzanian music legend Bushoke.Juliet Zawedde was proposed to by Tanzanian music legend Bushoke.US-based Ugandan businesswoman Juliet Zawedde just found h
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24 Jul '25
Noah Denis Mubiru, who recently declared his intention to contest in the 2026 general elections, has called on President Museveni to lead a peaceful transition through a national campaign of forgiveness, reconciliation, and reform.Mubiru argued that Uganda’s future lies in breaking the c
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03 Jul '25
Enoch Byaruhanga Barigye’s nomination for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson of the Western Region brings forward bold governance reforms, including a proposal to reduce Uganda’s Parliament to 250 members and limit the Cabinet to just 10 ministers.Barigye’s propo
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25 Jun '25
Kampala- The Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), in partnership with RAISE, has today launched a groundbreaking working paper titled "A People's Pension," calling for urgent reforms in Uganda’s pension system and the adoption of a rights-based approach to social security.
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14 May '25
Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has condemned the government over the proposed Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025, warning that the changes could dangerously tilt Uganda toward military rule.Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Akena accused
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23 Apr '25
The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."
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06 Apr '25
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is set to recruit 1,260 new staff members to enhance tax collection efforts, particularly targeting high-net-worth individuals in industries such as construction, transport, and professionals.This move aims to increase revenue collections and reduce depen
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05 Feb '25
Parliament and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) have been petitioned to inquire into circumstances under which the disgraced Martin Nsubuga has continued to physically occupy public office at Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) 6
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05 Feb '25
Parliament and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) have been petitioned to inquire into circumstances under which the disgraced Martin Nsubuga has continued to physically occupy public office at Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) 6
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20 Jan '25
Advocate Elison Karuhanga, a candidate for the Uganda Law Society's nomination to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), has pledged to introduce innovative measures to address the longstanding challenges in Uganda’s justice system.