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Parliament passes UGX 84.3 trillion budget for next financial year

Parliament passes UGX 84.3 trillion budget for next financial year

Parliament today approved and passed the 84.3 trillion shilling budget for the 2026/27 financial year, aimed at consolidating the NRM government’s achievements and promoting innovation. This comes at a time when national debt has risen, though it remains sustainable. However, the minority repor

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Student dies after falling into school water well in Sheema

Student dies after falling into school water well in Sheema

Senior One student at Nganwa High School has died after falling into a water well on the school premises, authorities said.The deceased, identified as Dyan Ampurire, reportedly fell into the well on Thursday evening while fetching water for personal use, according to preliminary reports.

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Twinomugisha Conrad Elected 38th Guild President of MUST

Twinomugisha Conrad Elected 38th Guild President of MUST

Today, the student fraternity at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) went to the polls to elect their next Guild President in a closely contested race that drew significant attention across campus.The election featured two candidates, Twinomugisha Conrad, popularly known as

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SURVIVAL INSTINCT? How Fear of Mbabazi Fate Forced Speaker Among to Backtrack On 2031 Presidency Bid

SURVIVAL INSTINCT? How Fear of Mbabazi Fate Forced Speaker Among to Backtrack On 2031 Presidency Bid

In a dramatic political climbdown that has set tongues wagging across the country, Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has moved swiftly to kill off talk of a 2031 presidential bid, declaring she will instead retire from active politics—sparking speculation of fear, survival instinct, and l

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Teachers stuck in debt trap

Teachers stuck in debt trap

Today’s economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. With salaries stretched thin, borrowing has become a survival tool. But the cycle of repayment pressure is taking a toll.

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Poison Plot Claims Rock Serere as MP-Elect Esther Acom Heads for Swearing-In Amid Tight Security

Poison Plot Claims Rock Serere as MP-Elect Esther Acom Heads for Swearing-In Amid Tight Security

Excitement is steadily building across Serere District as residents prepare for the swearing-in and installation of Woman Member of Parliament–elect Esther Lucy Acom, widely known as Ajokotau.Her victory in the recently concluded elections has energized communities from rural villages to

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BETRAYAL EXPOSED: How Anita Among Used Persis Namuganza to Reach Museveni, Then Turned Against Her

BETRAYAL EXPOSED: How Anita Among Used Persis Namuganza to Reach Museveni, Then Turned Against Her

As the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament gathers pace, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among is facing scrutiny again over the path that took her from a mere independent Woman MP for Bukedea District into the inner circles of State House, becoming one of president Museveni’s darlings, and the fallou

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2,000 Congolese pilgrims to attend Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations

2,000 Congolese pilgrims to attend Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations

Kampala, Uganda | URN | More than 2,000 pilgrims from the Diocese of Butembo in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed their participation in this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, scheduled for June 3 at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine in Kampala.Rt. Rev. Aquirinus Kibira K

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Man Utd: Romano confirms ‘agreement in principle’ to sign PL star but £50m deal hinges on three ‘factors’

Man Utd: Romano confirms ‘agreement in principle’ to sign PL star but £50m deal hinges on three ‘factors’

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United still have an ‘agreement’ in place to sign Carlos Baleba, though the deal hinges on three ‘factors’.Man Utd were initially keen to sign Baleba during last summer’s transfer window, but a £100m+ deal was deemed impossible after

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Tension in Wakiso as Retired Judge Demands Shs450m Over Disputed Wetland

Tension in Wakiso as Retired Judge Demands Shs450m Over Disputed Wetland

land dispute in Wakiso District has escalated after a court directed authorities to compensate a retired High Court judge, raising concerns over wetland protection, aviation security, and alleged abuse of office.Tension is mounting in Wakiso District following a court directive ordering th

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