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Among Dismisses Mao’s ‘Accidental Speaker’ Claim, Says Position Was Earned

Among Dismisses Mao’s ‘Accidental Speaker’ Claim, Says Position Was Earned

Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among in pink dress.Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has rejected claims by Democratic Party President Norbert Mao that she is an “accidental Speaker,” insisting that her position was earned through a legitimate vote by Members of Parli

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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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Museveni Tells Otafiire to Back Off Crown Prince Muhoozi

Museveni Tells Otafiire to Back Off Crown Prince Muhoozi

President Yoweri Museveni has intervened in Cabinet tensions involving his son, CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba, directing Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire to clarify his position publicly and urging all ministers to support the UPDF’s national and regional contributions instead of engaging i

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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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Bwindi census results bolster Uganda’s status as Africa’s primate capital

Bwindi census results bolster Uganda’s status as Africa’s primate capital

Reader modeBwindi census results bolster Uganda’s status as Africa’s primate capitalugstandard.com2hUganda Tourism Board CEO Juliana Kagwa led British investors on a gorilla trekking excursion in Bwindi to highlight the nation's model of conservation-led economic g

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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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Motorists warned of diversions as works begin on Namugongo–Misindye–Seeta road

Motorists warned of diversions as works begin on Namugongo–Misindye–Seeta road

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced that maintenance works on the 6km Namugongo–Misindye–Seeta road in Mukono district will start on March 12, 2026 and may last up to 12 months, with possible traffic diversions during construction.The Ministry of Works and Transport has a

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Government Starts Eviction of Road Reserve Encroachers in Kampala City.

Government Starts Eviction of Road Reserve Encroachers in Kampala City.

Gayaza -Kalagi road section reserve encroachers being evictedGovernment through the Ministry of Works and Transport has lived by its word and has started evicting road reserve encroachers in Kampala City.A statement issued by the Ministry today, Friday, March 6, 2026 confirms that t

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