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Mbale traders count millions in losses as late-night fire guts Bugema market

Mbale traders count millions in losses as late-night fire guts Bugema market

Tragedy struck Bugema in the Industrial City Division of Mbale City on Wednesday night after a fierce fire gutted dozens of kiosks and market stalls, leaving traders and residents counting heavy losses.Property and merchandise worth millions of shillings were reduced to ashes in the infern

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Six Arrested Over Illegal Eviction In Jinja City

Six Arrested Over Illegal Eviction In Jinja City

Police in the Kiira region on thursday confirmed the arrest of six individuals, accused of attempting to illegally evict residents of plot 21 along Iganga road in Jinja city. The Kiira regional police spokesperson, James Mubi, confirms the incident, noting that the six suspects are detained at Ji

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Albertine police impound 3 bajaj boxers with altered number plates

Albertine police impound 3 bajaj boxers with altered number plates

At least three Bajaj boxer motorcycles possessing forged and altered registration number plates have been impounded by police in the Albertine Region.The motorcycles were impounded during an intensified security effort to curb down vehicle related theft and crime in the region.Speak

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Stanbic Uganda boss Karuhanga exits on Shs591bn profit high

Stanbic Uganda boss Karuhanga exits on Shs591bn profit high

Strong capital ratios and a Shs591 billion profit anchor Stanbic Uganda as Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga transitions to Standard Bank Group regional leadership.KAMPALA, Uganda — Outgoing Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga is handing over a robust balanc

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Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda continued to offer the highest 91-day Treasury Bill rate among major East African Community economies during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest EAC monetary statistics.‎‎The data indicates Uganda's position at the top of the regional interest rate rankings

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Uganda budget: 199 oil wells drilled as country nears first oil

Uganda budget: 199 oil wells drilled as country nears first oil

Uganda hits a major milestone toward first oil, drilling 199 wells to surpass the government threshold required for commercial production.KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has drilled 199 oil wells, surpassing the threshold required to begin commercial production later this year, according to the

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Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety among section of staff. The move has also stoked claims of discrimination amid claims of retention of majorly expatriat

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Early Morning on TV, Full Figure Curses Anita Among Saying She is the Reason Why P’ple Who Nearly Killed her Never Went to Prison

Early Morning on TV, Full Figure Curses Anita Among Saying She is the Reason Why P’ple Who Nearly Killed her Never Went to Prison

On Tuesday morning, Salt TV’s controversial presenter Full Figure Nakangubi used her slot on the morning show to celebrate the woes that befell former Speaker Anita Among, the woman whose political demise has since attracted euphoria among the long-persecuted and suffocated staffers at Parliame

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S.3 Mbale High School student Catherine found hanged at home

S.3 Mbale High School student Catherine found hanged at home

The police in Mbale city, Eastern Uganda, are investigating the death of a 16-year-old student of Mbale High School who was found dead at her home in Industrial Division.The deceased, identified as Catherine Nelima, was a senior three student and a resident of Bukisukye Lower Cell in Bumut

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ASP Elly Maate officially takes over office

ASP Elly Maate officially takes over office

ASP Elly Maate has officially taken over as the police spokesperson for the Rwenzori East Region.He assumed office today, following his transfer from the Kigezi region in early June 2026, where he served for over 15 years. He was replaced by Rwenzori East police spokesperson, SP.Nelson Tum

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