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Government introduces minimum monthly pay in landmark pension overhaul

Government introduces minimum monthly pay in landmark pension overhaul

Public Service Minister, Hon. Muruli MukasaKAMPALA, Uganda — The government has overhauled the public service pension system, introducing a minimum monthly payment and a contributory model designed to ensure retirees can afford basic necessities.The reforms, part of the Public Ser

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Among pledges reduced taxes on reusable pads for schoolgirls ahead of women’s day celebrations

Among pledges reduced taxes on reusable pads for schoolgirls ahead of women’s day celebrations

Speaker Anita Among (Middle) and other women activists at Parliament.The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has pledged that Parliament will support tax incentives aimed at increasing the production and affordability of reusable sanitary pads for schoolgirls across Uganda.Among comm

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NAMISINDWA: Missing 11 Year Old Girl’s Body Found Dumped in River

NAMISINDWA: Missing 11 Year Old Girl’s Body Found Dumped in River

A shocking incident happened at Bupoto sub-county, Namisindwa district, on Thursday, 5th March, 2026 where a body of 11-year-old girl was found dumped near a river. The minor, daughter of Timbiti Bosco, was earlier reported missing.According to Isaac Mutambo, an eye witnesses, the deceased

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Trump Assassination Attempt: Pakistani Man Asif Merchant Convicted in Iran-Linked Plot to Kill Donald Trump

Trump Assassination Attempt: Pakistani Man Asif Merchant Convicted in Iran-Linked Plot to Kill Donald Trump

New York, March 7: A Pakistani man has been convicted of plotting with Iran to assassinate US President Donald Trump in a verdict handed down coincidentally while Washington and Tehran are locked in a war. A Federal jury on Friday found Asif Merchant guilty of trying to hire hitmen to kill

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Stakeholders raise pertinent questions about bodaboda ban from Kampala city center

Stakeholders raise pertinent questions about bodaboda ban from Kampala city center

Safeboda for instance, questioned how riders from areas such as Najjera or Kira would complete trips to destinations within the central business district if bodabodas are prohibited from accessing key areas.Stakeholders in Kampala’s transport sector have raised questions about the implem

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Nebbi councillors close CAO office, demand her transfer over leadership dispute

Nebbi councillors close CAO office, demand her transfer over leadership dispute

Nebbi, Uganda: Tension escalated at Nebbi District Headquarters on Thursday after district councillors forcefully closed the office of Chief Administrative Officer Dorothy Ajwang, accusing her of incompetence and failure to execute her duties.The councillors stormed the district premises a

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Police hunt gunmen after Shs2.5m shop robbery in Jinja

Police hunt gunmen after Shs2.5m shop robbery in Jinja

Jinja, Uganda: Police in Jinja District have launched a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked a general merchandise shop and stole Shs2.5 million and other valuables during a violent raid in Muguluka West Zone, Kagoma Town Council.The robbery occurred on Thursday night at around 8:45pm, s

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JUST IN: Police Arrests Robber Targeting Bank Customer in Kampala City, Recover Shs21M

JUST IN: Police Arrests Robber Targeting Bank Customer in Kampala City, Recover Shs21M

Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested a suspected robber targeting bank customers using motorcycles.According to a statement issued by Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire on Friday, 6th March, 2026, the suspect has been identified as Wagaba Hussen, a 27-y

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Video: Senior Lawyer Muwema evicted from Kololo office over Shs1.4 billion Rent arrears

Video: Senior Lawyer Muwema evicted from Kololo office over Shs1.4 billion Rent arrears

Senior lawyer Muwema was evicted from his office early Friday morningSenior city lawyer Fred Muwema was on Friday morning evicted from his law firm offices in Kololo after defaulting on rent arrears now estimated at about Shs1.4 billion. Court bailiffs executed the eviction on Frida

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Teachers’ salary disparities back in spotlight as govt invites unions for talks

Teachers’ salary disparities back in spotlight as govt invites unions for talks

KAMPALA – Teachers’ long-standing grievances over salary disparities have returned to the spotlight after the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) confirmed it had received an invitation from the Ministry of Public Service for a consultative meeting on public servants’ pay and welfare.

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