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Relief as Najjera–Kira road nears completion

Relief as Najjera–Kira road nears completion

Tarmacking of the section this week reached Najjera Police Station, about half a kilometre from Kiwatule where the works are expected to end Residents and motorists using the Kiwatule–Najjera–Kira road are finally seeing visible progress, bringing long-awaited relief after years of nav

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Low-income earners to benefit from planned tax exemptions, says government

Low-income earners to benefit from planned tax exemptions, says government

Henry Musasizi (left) and Hamson Obua addressing the media at ParliamentThe Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, has defended the proposed increase in the government’s total resource envelope, saying it is aimed at supporting key priorities for the 2026/27 fina

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Uganda Parliament Passes Law to Expand Magistrates’ Jurisdiction

Uganda Parliament Passes Law to Expand Magistrates’ Jurisdiction

Committee chairperson, Hon. Baka MugabiKAMPALA – A new law aimed at increasing the financial jurisdiction of magistrates, enhancing sentencing powers and streamlining court procedures awaits presidential assent, a move lawmakers say will reduce case backlog at the High Court and improve

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Opondo labels Gen Sejusa a lame duck in fierce social media spat

Opondo labels Gen Sejusa a lame duck in fierce social media spat

The clash was sparked by Sejusa’s commentary on the speakership contest, in which he criticised individuals he accused of dismissing Norbert Mao’s chances. A heated exchange has erupted on social media between retired Gen David Sejusa, the former Coordinator of National Intelligence, a

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Mao Invitation at NRM Caucus Meeting Sparks Bitter Gen. David Sejusa– Ofwono Opondo Clash as Speakership Race Turns Ugly

Mao Invitation at NRM Caucus Meeting Sparks Bitter Gen. David Sejusa– Ofwono Opondo Clash as Speakership Race Turns Ugly

A political storm has erupted in Uganda on social media after Justice Minister and Democratic Party President Norbert Mao was invited by the ruling party to address its parliamentary caucus ahead of the Speakership race, a move that has triggered a fierce and controversial clash between retired G

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President Museveni Awards NRM Mobilisers 50 Brand-New Motorcycles Through Hajjat Amina Mukalazi

President Museveni Awards NRM Mobilisers 50 Brand-New Motorcycles Through Hajjat Amina Mukalazi

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, through Hajjat Amina Mukalazi, the head of the State House Local Content Unit, has awarded 50 brand-new motorcycles to four different National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilisation groups in appreciation of their efforts during the recent campaigns.The ha

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Luwero High Court Head Urges Mediation, Plea Bargaining to Reduce Backlogs

Luwero High Court Head Urges Mediation, Plea Bargaining to Reduce Backlogs

The Head of the Luwero High Court Circuit, Justice Godfrey Himbaza, has called for improved service delivery and greater adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms following an inspection of justice institutions in Nakaseke District.The inspection visit, which covered Ngom

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Uganda Secures $521m Global Fund Grant for Health Fight

Uganda Secures $521m Global Fund Grant for Health Fight

Kampala — Uganda has received a significant boost in its fight against major infectious diseases after the country secured a USD 521 million grant under the Global Fund’s Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) for the 2026–2028 period.The announcement came during a courtesy meeting between the Permanen

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Ministry of Works Launches Nationwide Review of Express Penalty System

Ministry of Works Launches Nationwide Review of Express Penalty System

The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a nationwide stakeholder consultation to review penalties under the Express Penalty System (EPS), aiming to enhance fairness, compliance, and road safety under the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). The review follows widespread public

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Teso Among Best Three Regions In Latest Ubos Multidimensional Poverty Rankings

Teso Among Best Three Regions In Latest Ubos Multidimensional Poverty Rankings

The latest statistics revealed by UBOS based on the 2024 National Census shows Karamoja subregion remaining outstanding and hard hit by the Multidimensional Poverty.While the National level stands at 27%, Karamoja ranks highest Nationally at 56.9%, followed by West Nile at 39.0% and Sebei

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