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BIG INTERVIEW: Boda-bodas will be reduced in the city under new transport plan - Gen Katumba

BIG INTERVIEW: Boda-bodas will be reduced in the city under new transport plan - Gen Katumba

'Boda-bodas have provided employment. If tomorrow we decided to remove them, what would happen to the young men who depend on them? Each rider supports several people. So, they have benefits, but they also present challenges. They need to be better organised, and we had already started that proce

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UGX 4.5 Million Mobile Money Dispute Puts MTN Uganda Under Scrutiny

UGX 4.5 Million Mobile Money Dispute Puts MTN Uganda Under Scrutiny

Kampala resident, Matsiko Brian, is locked in a frustrating battle with telecom companies after a mobile money transaction worth UGX 4.5 million allegedly disappeared from the system despite a court order directing its recovery.Matsiko Brian, a resident of Mengo, says he has spent weeks pu

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Seven Dead in Separate Road Accidents in Ntungamo Over the Weekend

Seven Dead in Separate Road Accidents in Ntungamo Over the Weekend

At least seven people were killed over the weekend in separate accidents along Ntungamo roads, with a single accident claiming five lives alone.Three people were killed on the spot when a track they were traveling on overturned along the Kakukuru-Kayenje road in Rweikiniro Sub-county, Ntun

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Government warns Ugandan fuel companies over ‘superficial’ pump price hikes

Government warns Ugandan fuel companies over ‘superficial’ pump price hikes

As of Friday, pump prices exceeded Shs 5,300 at some outlets such as TotalEnergies, yet according to PS Batebe, Uganda has fuel stocks lasting over two monthsUganda’s government has cautioned oil marketing companies against unjustified increases in fuel pump prices, even as global market

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Shock in Dokolo: Widow Found Murdered After Repeated Death Threats Over Land Dispute

Shock in Dokolo: Widow Found Murdered After Repeated Death Threats Over Land Dispute

Dokolo, Uganda | Residents of Odeye Village, Adagnyeko Parish, are reeling after a widow in her 50s, Cidon, was found dead in her home on Thursday, two days after she was last seen alive.Authorities have confirmed that the woman was strangled and sexually assaulted, raising alarm over fami

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Health Ministry warns public on counterfeit drugs and self-medication ahead of Pharma expo

Health Ministry warns public on counterfeit drugs and self-medication ahead of Pharma expo

Ms. Sarah Taratwebirwe, a senior pharmacist, Ministry of Health.The Ministry of Health Uganda has warned the public about the increasing presence of counterfeit and substandard medicines on the Ugandan market, which are a threat to public health.Speaking on behalf of the Ministry, M

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Rwandan national jailed over botched Shs725 million Stanbic Bank fraud

Rwandan national jailed over botched Shs725 million Stanbic Bank fraud

Elizabeth Mbabazi, a Rwandan National who has been Convicted testifying Against her co Accused at Buganda Road Court.Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted a Rwandan national, Elizabeth Mbabazi, for her role in the attempted theft of 7

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Winnie Kizza Defends Bobi Wine’s U.S. Outreach

Winnie Kizza Defends Bobi Wine’s U.S. Outreach

Former Leader of Opposition Winnie Kiiza has defended opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi over his recent engagements with United States officials, arguing that seeking international support is consistent with efforts to advance accountability and democratic governance.In a statement, Kiiz

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Galatasaray issue statement as Noa Lang remains in Liverpool for surgery after injury

Galatasaray issue statement as Noa Lang remains in Liverpool for surgery after injury

Galatasaray's Noa Lang was forced off late in their loss at Liverpool with the Dutch star in visible discomfort as blood was seen coming from his thumb with the Turkish club issuing a statementNoa Lang's injury attracted attention as both sets of medics came on to aid the Galatasaray star

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Sudhir wins again as court throws out Gukiina’s 20-year land row against Speke Hotel Wakiso

Sudhir wins again as court throws out Gukiina’s 20-year land row against Speke Hotel Wakiso

Kampala, Uganda: The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a long-running land dispute filed by Dr Peter Musoke Gukiina against businessman Sudhir Ruparelia and Speke Hotel 1996 Limited, ruling that the complainant has no legal claim over the contested land in Wakiso District.In a judgment d

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