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"Now Is the Time for Truth" — Akena Slams Museveni’s Economic Claims

"Now Is the Time for Truth" — Akena Slams Museveni’s Economic Claims

Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has dismissed key economic claims made by President Museveni in the 2025/26 national budget speech. He accused the National Resistance Movement (NRM) of misrepresenting 

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Ssemakadde Rejects Juicy Appointment By CJ Dollo

Ssemakadde Rejects Juicy Appointment By CJ Dollo

Uganda Law Society President, Isaac SsemakaddeKampala: Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has rejected his appointment to the Law Reform Committee, accusing Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo of fostering judicial tyranny

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Otafiire Sparks Uproar with 'Not My Issue' Outburst Over Number Plate Scandal

Otafiire Sparks Uproar with 'Not My Issue' Outburst Over Number Plate Scandal

A light-hearted moment emerged from an otherwise serious press briefing when Uganda’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj. General Kahinda Otafiire, delivered a blunt and unexpected response to a journalist’s question about digital number plate tracking.

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Kyagulanyi’s Term as NUP President Not Ending Soon – Mufumbiro Clarifies on Party Constitution

Kyagulanyi’s Term as NUP President Not Ending Soon – Mufumbiro Clarifies on Party Constitution

The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has set the record straight regarding party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s term in office.According to Mufumbiro, Kyagulanyi is operating under the previous version of

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Govt Slaps New Taxes on Cigarettes, Beer

Govt Slaps New Taxes on Cigarettes, Beer

The government has announced new tax measures on cigarettes, beer, imports, and agricultural by-product exports in the 2025/26 national budget, in a bid to boost domestic revenue and harmonize with regional tax frameworks.Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Ma

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Ugandan Migrant Worker Dies in Kuwait

Ugandan Migrant Worker Dies in Kuwait

KAMPALA — Grief and anger gripped Entebbe International Airport on Thursday as the body of Namiiro Catherine, a Ugandan migrant worker who died under unclear circumstances in Kuwait last month, was received by her family and civil society advocates.Namiiro’s remains were returned amid

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Uganda Targets Regional Trade Gains with New Competition Law

Uganda Targets Regional Trade Gains with New Competition Law

Uganda is positioning itself for stronger participation in regional trade by enacting a new Competition Act, which government officials say will enhance the country’s ability to challenge anti-competitive barriers across borders and boost economic self-reliance.Signed into law by Preside

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Is Uganda's Opposition Opposing — or Profiting from the System?

Is Uganda's Opposition Opposing — or Profiting from the System?

In Uganda’s political landscape, opposition parties are constitutionally expected to provide checksand balances, speak for the people, scrutinize government decisions, and fight for justice where itis absent. This is not just a moral obligation but a constitutional duty enshrined

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Uganda Reschedules This Year's World Environment Day to June 25

Uganda Reschedules This Year's World Environment Day to June 25

Uganda has officially pushed the national celebration of World Environment Day (WED) 2025 from its global date of June 5 to 25, 2025.This announcement came through a public notice issued by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), which cited a scheduling conflict with the Sta

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Basalirwa Warns of Hollow Anti-Corruption Laws Without Exemplary Leadership

Basalirwa Warns of Hollow Anti-Corruption Laws Without Exemplary Leadership

Bugiri Municipality MP Asuman Basalirwa has warned that Uganda’s fight against corruption will remain futile unless its leaders begin to lead by personal example.Speaking on NBS Television on Thursday, June 5, the opposition legislator criticised the government’s overreliance on laws a

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