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Govt Bars LDC Students Who Fail Three Papers from Supplementary Exams

Govt Bars LDC Students Who Fail Three Papers from Supplementary Exams

Government has reaffirmed that LDC students who fail three or more Bar Course subjects cannot sit supplementary examinations, insisting the law mandates a full course retake despite petitions from affected candidates seeking special consideration.The government has clarified that students

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Leon Goretzka Set to Say Goodbye to Bayern Munich After a Highly Successful Spell

Leon Goretzka Set to Say Goodbye to Bayern Munich After a Highly Successful Spell

Leon Goretzka is expected to depart Bayern Munich once his contract runs out at the end of the 2025/26 campaign, marking the conclusion of eight years with the Bundesliga powerhouse.The German midfielder initially arrived from Schalke 04 on July 1, 2018, putting pen to paper on a four-year

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Police to look into reports that Gaba daycare attacker killed his baby step brother in 2019

Police to look into reports that Gaba daycare attacker killed his baby step brother in 2019

The woman alleged that in 2019, while she was married to the suspect’s father, she returned home one afternoon and found her one-year-and-three-month-old son deadMinister of Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara has directed police to investigate fresh allegations linking the susp

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The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental.According to

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Katikkiro Mayiga Highlights Responsibility and Public Service in Easter Message

Katikkiro Mayiga Highlights Responsibility and Public Service in Easter Message

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has added to the Kabaka’s Easter message, emphasizing the importance of service and responsibility across all sectors, including families, government institutions, and security agencies.He urged leaders and public servants to prioritize act

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Busoga University land saga deepens as residents protest forceful evictions

Busoga University land saga deepens as residents protest forceful evictions

Kamuli, Uganda: A fresh dispute has erupted over land belonging to Busoga University in Kamuli District, with residents accusing security personnel of forceful evictions amid unresolved compensation claims.The contested land, located at Bukwenge in Northern Division, Kamuli Municipality, h

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Tensions Rise in Mityana as Chairperson Luzige Rejects District Service Commission

Tensions Rise in Mityana as Chairperson Luzige Rejects District Service Commission

Joseph LuzigeTension is mounting in Mityana District following a firm stance taken by newly elected District Chairperson Joseph Luzige, who has vowed not to work with the current District Service Commission, accusing it of lacking integrity in the execution of its duties.Luzige says

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Govt Abandons Plan to Tax all Cash Withdrawal

Govt Abandons Plan to Tax all Cash Withdrawal

Government has dropped its plan to tax all cash withdrawals after strong resistance from stakeholders, highlighting concerns over economic impact, financial inclusion, and policy contradictions. While the proposal is shelved for now, authorities say the broader push toward a cashless economy and

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West Nile war victims urged to register for national compensation plan

West Nile war victims urged to register for national compensation plan

The West Nile Compensation Advocacy Network, established in October 2025, is spearheading the verification process as part of broader efforts to secure reparations through peaceful and structured engagement.West Nile war claimants pose for a group photo after a community engagement meeting

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All Cash Withdrawals Now to be Taxed:

All Cash Withdrawals Now to be Taxed:

Even as Uganda pushes toward digital transformation, its deep-rooted reliance on cash presents a complex policy challenge, balancing revenue generation, fairness, and financial inclusion. The proposed tax may reshape behavior, but its success will depend on whether citizens trust, access, and ult

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