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04 Apr '25
Speaking at the Diaspora Exchange Forum hosted by Equity Bank, under the theme “Re-Routing Back Home: Funds Transfer for Powering Personal and Continental Growth,” Prof. Nuwagaba explained that the high cost of borrowing to develop electricity infrastructure makes lower electrici
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31 Mar '25
Kampala, Uganda:Uganda’s electricity distribution sector is set for a major transition as Umeme Limited officially hands over operations to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) on April 1, 2025, which will coinside with fools’ day. Thi
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30 Mar '25
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that soon, Ugandans will be required to present their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to access all services, both public and private.This policy shift, which i
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30 Mar '25
The lavish mansion of the late General Charles Oluka has become a hot topic in Uganda following his death.Located in Katovu village, Kajjansi town council, Wakiso district, the grand residence has sparked curiosit
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30 Mar '25
Mbarara, Uganda — The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has called on landlords across the country to voluntarily declare their rental properties and register for rental income tax, warning of steep penalties for non-compliance.
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30 Mar '25
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s construction sector is facing a financial crisis due to the government’s failure to pay UGX 1.351 trillion in arrears to road contractors, according to Francis Mwijukye, Shadow Minister for Works and Transport.
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30 Mar '25
The Church of Uganda has firmly opposed the government’s proposal to collect school fees through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), arguing that the policy would negatively impact the development of schools.Dur
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28 Mar '25
(Photo courtesy the late Faisal Juuko during past demonstrations)National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine took to the media and announced the untimely demise of a vocal NUP comrade.
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28 Mar '25
enyan President William Ruto has dispatched the former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga to South Sudan after consultation with the Uganda President, Yoweri Museveni and the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali.Rai
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28 Mar '25
Big changes are happening in Uganda’s electricity sector as UMEME’s 20-year concession officially comes to an end on March 31. With this shift, many people have been concerned about what will happen to UMEME workers.