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25 May '26
For many businesses in Uganda, securing a government contract feels like hitting the jackpot. The moment word spreads that someone has landed a deal, everything changes. Friends become more attentive, relatives resurface, banks suddenly extend courtesy, and suppliers are willing to offer goods on
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24 May '26
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ran parallel procurement operations through the United Arab Emirates and Chinese suppliers to covertly acquire advanced military technology used to target American forces and US-allied infrastructure across the Middle East, according to two Financial Tim
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24 May '26
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has announced the successful completion of emergency repair works on a key water transmission pipeline serving Karuma Town and surrounding areas, restoring normal water supply after a temporary disruption.According to a statement shared on
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24 May '26
Arsenal enjoyed their coronation as Premier League champions after a 22-year-wait as they completed the formality of the final game, after having mathematically won the league pipping Man City, to get their hands on the English top-flight title.Mikel Arteta’s Gunners bookended a memorabl
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24 May '26
Former Manchester United star Donny van de Beek suffered a major blow as Girona were relegated from LaLiga on Saturday, just one year after the club played in the Champions League. Van de Beek, 29, endured a difficult four-year spell at Old Trafford after joining from Ajax for an initial Â
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24 May '26
Since it was announced that Starlink had been granted a licence to operate in Uganda, there has been significant debate around what this means for Uganda’s communications sector and the terms of the licence in particular.Taxation of Starlink and data sovereignty are two of the key issues
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24 May '26
The High Court Family Division in Kampala has ordered DNA tests for 26 people claiming to be children of the late Benon Kigambo Tumwesigye after a bitter family fight erupted over his estate following his death without a will.Justice Celia Nagawa ordered that Tumwesigye’s remains be exhu
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24 May '26
The Federation of Uganda Traders Associations (FUTA) also called for tougher penalties, asset recovery from implicated officials, and greater inclusion of business-minded leaders in key economic ministries to improve service delivery.Traders in Kampala have welcomed government’s intensif
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24 May '26
confidential dossier has emerged detailing how President William Ruto’s Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni was reportedly briefed in 2022 on alleged suspicious financial transactions linked to individuals within Parliament, including accounts associated with staff close to former Speaker Anita
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24 May '26
The debate surrounding sovereignty protection laws has become increasingly significant across developing nations where governments seek stronger control over foreign influence and civil society. In Uganda, discussions around the proposed Sovereignty Bill have raised concerns among non-governmenta