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New Govt Payroll System to “Shake Public Service” by April 2026

New Govt Payroll System to “Shake Public Service” by April 2026

Human Resource managers across government ministries have been ordered to take strict action against officers who arrive late or skip work, as concerns grow over absenteeism and poor service delivery in public offices.Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku expressed frustration ove

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Ugandan Government Downplays Besigye’s Health Concerns Amid Family Dispute

Ugandan Government Downplays Besigye’s Health Concerns Amid Family Dispute

The Ugandan government has dismissed growing concerns over the health of prominent opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, insisting he is only suffering from “minor diarrhoea” and is receiving adequate care while in detention – a claim strongly disputed by his wife, renowned activist Winnie B

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President Museveni Wants UBC to Compete With BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera – Minister Baryomunsi

President Museveni Wants UBC to Compete With BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera – Minister Baryomunsi

Minister Chris Baryomunsi reveals President Museveni’s plan to fund UBC with UGX 30 billion annually so it can compete with global broadcasters like CNN, BBC and Al Jazeera.President Museveni Wants UBC to Compete With BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera – Minister BaryomunsiThe Minister of Inf

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UCC Orders TV Stations to Stop Split-Screen Ads in News Shows

UCC Orders TV Stations to Stop Split-Screen Ads in News Shows

Kampala — Uganda’s communications regulator has ordered television broadcasters to immediately stop running split-screen advertisements during news and current affairs programmes, ruling that the practice violates national advertising and broadcasting standards.The directive follows a

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UCC POINTS AT BoU, TELCOS POINT AT UCC! Inside the Mobile Money shutdown mystery no one wants to own

UCC POINTS AT BoU, TELCOS POINT AT UCC! Inside the Mobile Money shutdown mystery no one wants to own

As mobile money services finally flicker back to life, one thing remains completely offline: accountability.For nearly a week during the tense election period, millions of Ugandans were left stranded — unable to withdraw their own money, forced to beg agents, ration transactions, or in s

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Mayoral polls plagued by ballot stuffing and voter apathy

Mayoral polls plagued by ballot stuffing and voter apathy

Ugandan municipal elections were hit by low voter turnout and claims of fraud, with officials in Masaka and Soroti reporting ballot stuffing and arrests during the mayoral polls.Polling stations across Uganda were hit by a combination of low turnout and reports of widespread malpractice on

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Standard Chartered boss throws in the towel as bank struggles deepen in Uganda and Kenya

Standard Chartered boss throws in the towel as bank struggles deepen in Uganda and Kenya

The cracks inside Standard Chartered Bank are no longer whispers — they are now headline news.As the British banking giant retreats from struggling markets, its top executives are heading for the exit and its once-proud retail empire in Uganda has collapsed into a fire sale.In the

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UCC Announces Full Restoration of Internet Services Nationwide

UCC Announces Full Restoration of Internet Services Nationwide

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the full restoration of internet services across the country, ending days of restricted access imposed during the recently concluded general elections.In a public notice dated Monday, 26 January 2026, the communications regulator sai

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Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonuses

Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonuses

Seoul, Jan 26 Samsung Electronics said on Monday it plans to provide treasury shares worth 175.2 billion won ...Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonuses | Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonusesSamsung to offer treasury shares worth $120

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Uganda: Accidents - Pressure Mounts for Uganda to Roll Out Road Camera System

Uganda: Accidents - Pressure Mounts for Uganda to Roll Out Road Camera System

Ugandans are cautiously welcoming the return of a smart road enforcement initiative that will be reintroduced on a pilot basis in high-risk locations before a phased national rollout begins in 2026. This all as pressure mounts to curb persistent road carnage.The Electronic Penalty System (

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