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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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Egypt’s Sisi Revives Military Options Over Ethiopia Dam

Egypt’s Sisi Revives Military Options Over Ethiopia Dam

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi (R) meets with visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Cairo, Egypt, on June 10, 2018CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Sunday issued his strongest warning yet to Ethiopia

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Former UNRA staff to sue government over terminal benefits

Former UNRA staff to sue government over terminal benefits

The Industrial Court has given the green light to six former Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) employees to pursue legal action against the government on behalf of 1,236 former colleagues, seeking recovery of terminal benefits following the dissolution of t

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Uganda receives Jianzhou Big Ear Goats from China for Research and Breeding

Uganda receives Jianzhou Big Ear Goats from China for Research and Breeding

New Chinese "wonder goats" arrive in Uganda under FAO project. Research will crossbreed them with local types known for slower growth to increase meat yield.Minister Bright Rwamirama (left) and Dr. Swidiq Mugerwa inspect the Chinese goats during the han

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New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has welcomed a landmark global deal that will dramatically slash the cost of the HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, making it affordable for millions in low- and middle-income countries.The announcement was made on W

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Museveni Warns Youth Against Risky Middle East Jobs

Museveni Warns Youth Against Risky Middle East Jobs

President Museveni has cautioned young Ugandans against unsafe labor migration, particularly to Middle Eastern countries, urging them instead to embrace opportunities in Uganda’s domestic economy.He highlighted commercial agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and services as key sectors for j

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ICC opening its war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony

ICC opening its war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony

International Criminal Court prosecutors will present evidence to back up charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony at the global court’s first in absentia hearingUganda Joseph Kony Explainer (

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Party politics in NUP nips people power

Party politics in NUP nips people power

Shamim Malende at a court appearance in Masaka for the bail hearing of Eddie Mutwe and others. (Shamim Malende) High-stake games for 2026 constituency slots become flashpointsNEWS ANALYSIS |

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Meet 29 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

Meet 29 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government CouncilsBobi Wine, Yvonne Mpambara and President Yoweri MuseveniFrom January

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Civil Aviation HR Boss Thrown In Luzira Over Shs14m Payroll Fraud Scandal

Civil Aviation HR Boss Thrown In Luzira Over Shs14m Payroll Fraud Scandal

ennifer Etit Okaka, the Human Resource Manager at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA)The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has formally charged Jennifer Etit Okaka, the Human Resource Manager at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), with corru

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