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                  28 Apr '25
                
                
                The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has dropped another hammer as it gears up for the 2026 general elections: anyone eyeing the party’s presidential flag must cough up a cool Shs 20 million just to be nominated.Speaking during the release of the party’s election roadmap, UPC Electoral
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  28 Apr '25
                
                
                A section of traders at Nyumanzi Market in Ajugopi Parish, Dzaipi Sub-county comprising both nationals and refugees are counting heavy losses following a devastating fire outbreak on Sunday evening.James Ondoga Okido, the Dzaipi Sub-county Local Council III Chairperson, said the 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  27 Apr '25
                
                
                Sheikh Umar Ibrahim Gugumiza has been officially sworn in as the new Kadhi of Kayunga Muslim District during a ceremony held at the District Main Mosque.The oath of office was administered by Haj Yunus Kamya, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Electoral Commission Regional Commission
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  27 Apr '25
                
                
                A report on the performance of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises(GROW) project has indicated majority of benefiting women entrepreneurs are dealing in trade and commerce, agriculture and agribusiness.The report highlights performance of the project 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  26 Apr '25
                
                
                Patients and health workers at Mpuggwe Health Center III in Masaka City are set to benefit from improved maternal health services following a donation of essential medical equipment worth shs.25 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda.The donation, part of the bank’s ongoing Corporate Social In
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  26 Apr '25
                
                
                Parents, old students, and local leaders in Nakitoma Sub-county, Nakasongola District, have expressed disappointment over government's decision to drop long-serving teachers at Nakitoma Senior Secondary School following its recent takeover as a Seed School.Founded in 1994 by the local comm
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  26 Apr '25
                
                
                The Member of Parliament for Bukoto South, Dr Twaha Kagabo, has confirmed receiving Shs100 million in a cash bonanza at Parliament, despite initial denials from some opposition legislators."If President Museveni confirmed that he gave Shs100 million to each legislator, who am I to deny tha
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  26 Apr '25
                
                
                Bukoto South Member of Parliament Twaha Kagabo has publicly admitted receiving Shs100m (USD 26,000) Easter package money. He threatened to expose fellow legislators who secretly collected their share while pretending to oppose it.
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  25 Apr '25
                
                
                Parents at Abela Primary School in Getom Sub-county, Katakwi District, are demanding the immediate transfer of head teacher Isaiah Euchu over alleged mismanagement of Universal Primary Education (UPE) funds.On April 22, parents locked Euchu out of his office, accusing him 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  25 Apr '25
                
                
                Tension escalated at Kyambogo University on Tuesday morning as students staged a protest against a Shs 50,000 surcharge imposed by the administration for late tuition registration.What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly spiraled into chaos when police fired teargas and live bullets