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15 Jun '26
Daudi KabandaKampala, Uganda — In a rapid sequence of posts published Monday morning on X, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and political leader of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), announced a sweeping reorganisation of the group’s leadership, removing Hon. Da
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12 Jun '26
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has warned that Uganda’s Shs84.3 trillion budget, driven by heavy borrowing and domestic financing, could strain taxpayers and the private sector, as government defends its spending priorities in health, education and infrastructureFormer Kira Municipality Member
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11 Jun '26
As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety among section of staff. The move has also stoked claims of discrimination amid claims of retention of majorly expatriat
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11 Jun '26
Presenting the national budget before Parliament on June 11, 2026, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the country's economic outlook remains strong, supported by low inflation, rising exports, growing investment and increasing business confidence.Musasizi projects Uganda's economy will g
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11 Jun '26
When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the revenue projections. The budget comes at a time when policymakers are positioning mineral resources, especially oil and gas, as
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09 Jun '26
Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda.Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by
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09 Jun '26
The legal team of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye has signalled a heightened phase in the ongoing treason proceedings, with his lawyer and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago warning of an intensified prosecution strategy expected this week.In a statement shared on social media, Lu
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09 Jun '26
AMURU District – Norbert Mao has declared to residents of Amuru that he has confronted the root cause of political challenges in the region, describing his recent actions in Kampala as a decisive blow to the source of their struggles.“I told you earlier that I don’t fight the shadow
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06 Jun '26
Kampala Metropolitan Police, in collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders, conducted a series of coordinated disruptive operations between 4th and 5th June 2026 targeting known crime hotspots in Mukono District, Kira Municipality, and Nakawa Division. The operations we
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06 Jun '26
State Minister for Local Government and Masaka City Woman MP Justine Nameere has strongly defended herself following renewed online criticism tied to past allegations and personal history circulating widely on social media.In a sharp response posted online, Nameere dismissed the claims as