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Shs26.5 Billion CCTV Contract Sparks Major Corruption Investigation in Uganda

Shs26.5 Billion CCTV Contract Sparks Major Corruption Investigation in Uganda

major corruption investigation has been launched into a Shs26.586 billion contract for the maintenance of Uganda’s national CCTV surveillance system. New documents have revealed how the contract was awarded, how the money was planned to be used, and the growing concerns surrounding its implemen

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Museveni sends police chiefs, Internal Affairs boss on forced leave over Shs31b bribery scandal

Museveni sends police chiefs, Internal Affairs boss on forced leave over Shs31b bribery scandal

Museveni directed that Permanent Secretary Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu, Under Secretary for Police Aggrey Wunyi, and AIGP Felix Baryamwisaki step aside for six months as investigations proceed.President Museveni has ordered the forced leave of three top officials in the Ministry of Internal Af

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Kampala lawyer Buzibira struck off roll of advocates over Shs1.2B land fraud

Kampala lawyer Buzibira struck off roll of advocates over Shs1.2B land fraud

In a decisive move to curb professional misconduct within the legal fraternity, the Law Council Disciplinary Committee has officially banned Kampala-based advocate Richard Buzibira from practicing law.The committee found him guilty of gross fraud and negligence after he used forged documen

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All Ugandan government vehicles to be electric, locally made

All Ugandan government vehicles to be electric, locally made

Uganda’s new national e-mobility strategy is focused on domestic vehicle manufacturing, battery production, charging infrastructure and specialised human capital development.Uganda plans to fully transition all new government vehicles to locally manufactured electric vehicles as part of

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Govt moves to block conversion of leasehold to freehold on state land

Govt moves to block conversion of leasehold to freehold on state land

Government through the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development (MLHUD), is pushing for suspension of conversion of government land from leasehold to freehold tenure.The revelation comes after Uganda Land Commission (ULC) chairperson Prof. Nyeko Pen-Mogi sounded an alarm to the la

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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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Shs 5.3tn Karuma Dam Delivers Only 30% of Installed Power Capacity, Threatens Loan Repayments

Shs 5.3tn Karuma Dam Delivers Only 30% of Installed Power Capacity, Threatens Loan Repayments

Kampala — Uganda’s flagship hydropower projects are operating far below their available generation capacity, raising concerns over revenue shortfalls and the country’s ability to service billions of dollars in Chinese loans used to build the plants, the Auditor General has warned.In

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Treasury bills auction attracts Shs567b as investor demand surges.

Treasury bills auction attracts Shs567b as investor demand surges.

Uganda’s domestic debt market continues to heat up, with the latest Treasury Bills auction attracting overwhelming investor interest and confirming growing confidence in government securities as a safe and lucrative investment option.In Auction No. 1218 held on November 19, 2025, the Ban

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URA to Hire 1,269 New Staff to Boost Tax Collection

URA to Hire 1,269 New Staff to Boost Tax Collection

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is set to recruit 1,260 new staff members to enhance tax collection efforts, particularly targeting high-net-worth individuals in industries such as construction, transport, and professionals.This move aims to increase revenue collections and reduce depen

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Sick SFC soldier stuck in Germany for 10 years, cries out to Museveni

Sick SFC soldier stuck in Germany for 10 years, cries out to Museveni

A sick soldier of the Special Forces Command (SFC) has been stuck in Germany for the last 11 years after he was flown there for specialised treatment. Sgt George Bende reportedly got involved in an accident while heading for a function by First Lady Janet Museveni in Kazo District in 199

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