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Founder of Riham maker buys Lugogo Mall

Founder of Riham maker buys Lugogo Mall

Yasser K. Ahmed, co-founder of Harriss International Limited, has purchased Lugogo MallYasser K. Ahmed, co-founder of Harriss International Limited, has purchased Lugogo Mall, which currently houses some of the largest retail outlets in Uganda, including

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Sudden Defection: NUP Youths Join NRM in Opposition Stronghold

Sudden Defection: NUP Youths Join NRM in Opposition Stronghold

At least 20 youths claiming to be supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kabembe Trading Centre, Mukono District, have 

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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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Kamuli Mourns Chairperson Mugude

Kamuli Mourns Chairperson Mugude

Kamuli District residents lined the main streets on Friday to receive the body of former district chairperson Charles Mugude, who died earlier this week in a road crash.A brass band led the cortege from the town’s entrance to St Mark Church of Uganda, where Rev Mos

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Shia Leader Questions Expiring National IDs and Saudi Influence at Eid al-Adha Prayers

Shia Leader Questions Expiring National IDs and Saudi Influence at Eid al-Adha Prayers

The leader of Shia Muslim community, Hajj Omar Bongo, has criticised the government for issuing national identity cards with expiry dates, arguing that citizenship is permanent and should not be treated as a renewable commodity.He made the remarks on Saturday during Eid al-Adha prayers hel

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Uganda Cranes Fail Cameroon Test

Uganda Cranes Fail Cameroon Test

 Cameroon 3-0 Uganda Uganda Cranes endured a tough night in Marrakech, falling 3-0 to a dominant Cameroon side in an international friendly played on Friday at the Stadium de Marrakech Annexe Pitch.The Cameroonians controlled proceedings from start to finish, with goals fr

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US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire

The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza.The other 14 members voted in favour of the document, which also demanded the release of all hostages and the lifting of humanitarian aid restriction

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How Mobile Phones Changed The Way People Relax

How Mobile Phones Changed The Way People Relax

If you looked at the way we relaxed ten years ago, you’d see that our habits have very much changed as of late. Not too long ago, relaxing after a long day in Uganda meant catching a radio show, chatting on the veranda, and playing out in the garden with friends. Look at today, however, and the

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UEDCL Replaces 116 Dilapidated Transformers

UEDCL Replaces 116 Dilapidated Transformers

Power distributor, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited(UEDCL) has announced the completion of replacing at least 116 dilapidated transformers in the last two months.On March, 31, UEDCL officially took over electricity distribution operations from UMEME Limited, marking the end

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NIRA unveils online ID pre-registration portal as mass renewal exercise begins

NIRA unveils online ID pre-registration portal as mass renewal exercise begins

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched an online pre-registration portal on its website, allowing Ugandans to begin the ID registration or renewal process from any location with internet access.The National Identifica

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