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Uganda: NSSF Stake in MTN Hits Shs1tn

Uganda: NSSF Stake in MTN Hits Shs1tn

MTN Uganda shares have staged a strong rally on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), delivering massive gains to its largest local investors in just eight weeks as the stock surged by Shs116 per share.By November 25, 2025, MTN Uganda shares were trading at Shs312. By February 6, 2026, the

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Nursing officer charged over unauthorised surgery

Nursing officer charged over unauthorised surgery

John Bosco Otim, 37, an assistant nursing officer at Atutur General Hospital in the dock at Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court over allegations of conducting an unauthorized surgical procedure and performing a negligent act likely to spread infection. PHOTO | JULIET KIGONGO. An assis

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UPDF Officer Shot Dead by Police Officer in Fight Over Shs2000

UPDF Officer Shot Dead by Police Officer in Fight Over Shs2000

A UPDF officer has been shot dead by a police officer in fight over Shs2000. The money was supposed to be entrance fee for a football match at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Kagadi District’s Kyaterekera Town Council at the weekend.The game was between Super Lions FC and Lyanda

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Auditor General demands tighter controls as tech giants pay Shs29b in tax

Auditor General demands tighter controls as tech giants pay Shs29b in tax

While digital tax collections from giants like Apple and Meta have hit 29.5 billion shillings, the Auditor General warns that a lack of independent verification is causing significant revenue leakage.Uganda has successfully collected 29.5 billion shillings from global tech firms, but the c

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Ecweru Praises Progress on Katonga Roads, Assures Public of Imminent Reopening

Ecweru Praises Progress on Katonga Roads, Assures Public of Imminent Reopening

The State Minister for Works and Transport, Musa Ecweru, has commended contractors for what he described as commendable progress on road works along routes crossing River Katonga, assuring road users that normal travel will soon resume.Residents and motorists who depend on the Gomba–Masa

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UEDCL Moves in as Yusuf Nsibambi’s Power Cut Sparks Police Probe and Jail Fears

UEDCL Moves in as Yusuf Nsibambi’s Power Cut Sparks Police Probe and Jail Fears

Mpigi District was thrown into shock and anger after Buyaaya–Kitojjo village stayed in total darkness for nearly two weeks. What first appeared to be a normal power outage has now exploded into a major political and criminal controversy involving a former Member of Parliament.The Uganda

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Uganda Airlines delays expose cracks in passenger protection

Uganda Airlines delays expose cracks in passenger protection

Uganda’s flag carrier has this week made headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was revealed that Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer, will not serve in the position beyond July. The departure comes after the national carrier received a bad rap following a string of governance

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Kalungu East MP-elect Yusuf Kiruuta Nkeretanyi arraigned before Buganda Road Court on theft charges

Kalungu East MP-elect Yusuf Kiruuta Nkeretanyi arraigned before Buganda Road Court on theft charges

Kampala, Uganda — Kalungu East MP-elect Yusuf Kiruuta Nkeretanyi has been arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of theft involving property reportedly valued at Shs3.7 billion.According to the prosecution, Nkeretanyi is accused of stealing curtains, cush

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Ex-Trade Ministry PS Ssali, MPs Mawanda, Akamba Return to Anti-Corruption Court in Shs3.8 Billion Fraud Case

Ex-Trade Ministry PS Ssali, MPs Mawanda, Akamba Return to Anti-Corruption Court in Shs3.8 Billion Fraud Case

Left to right: MPs Michael Mawanda, Paul Akamba, lawyer Julius Kirya, ex-Ministry of Trade PS Geraldine Ssali and Elgon MP Ignitius Mudimi Wamakuyu in the dock during the hearing of their case at the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala on August 27, 2024.KAMPALA — Former Ministry of Trade P

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Uganda’s Export Earnings Hit Record Shs54 Trillion -Ggoobi

Uganda’s Export Earnings Hit Record Shs54 Trillion -Ggoobi

Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has said Uganda’s export earnings have climbed to a record $14.4 billion (Shs 54 Trillion) by the end of September, driven largely by strong growth in gold, coffee and manufactured goods, reflecting the impact of long-term govern

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