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14 Apr '26
Ms. Jackie Namutebi, an official from the Microfinance Support Centre, has challenged leaders of Emyooga SACCOs to focus on improving their SACCOs in order to achieve the presidential vision of fighting poverty in Uganda.She stressed the importance of increasing savings in these SACCOs and
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14 Apr '26
The Court of Appeal has ordered MTN Uganda Limited to pay Shs 50 million in general damages for trespassing on the land of Ocur Odwe Julius Peter in Dokolo District.In 2012, MTN Uganda embarked on a project to extend telecommunications connectivity to Dokolo District. During the implementa
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14 Apr '26
A woman has been hospitalised after allegedly being attacked by her husband’s girlfriend during a confrontation over suspected infidelity, according to Crime Check.An unidentified woman has reportedly been hospitalized after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband’s suspected girlfr
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14 Apr '26
In a ruling delivered on Monday, April 13, 2026, by Lady Justice Sarah Birungi Kalibbala rejected Mugerwa’s plea bargain in which he had pleaded guilty to all charges on February 24, 2026 and asked the court to hand him only 30 years in prison. The judge described the offence as grave, premedit
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14 Apr '26
A dispute over a multi-billion shilling electricity metre tender has collapsed after the PPDA Appeals Tribunal dismissed a case filed by Uzuzi Meter Technologies Limited against Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).In a ruling delivered on April 2, 2026, the Tribunal did
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14 Apr '26
What began as a claim over a USD 400,000 shareholder loan has evolved into a complex legal battle that cuts across project finance, shareholder rights, and cross-border dispute resolution.At its core, the case now pits Charles Odere, the subordinated lender seeking repayment, against a con
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14 Apr '26
Three officials from Tororo General Hospital have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) following a monitoring exercise that uncovered alleged patient extortion, misconduct, and broader accountability concerns in district service delivery.Three officials from Tororo General
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14 Apr '26
Authorities are rolling out a comprehensive physical development plan for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, prioritising structured urban growth, climate resilience, improved connectivity, and a stronger role for the private sector in shaping the city’s future.The government is movi
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14 Apr '26
Museveni noted that Gen. Saleh ran away from school at the age of 16 to join them in Tanzania to fight against Idi AminPresident Yoweri Museveni on Monday praised his brother Gen. (Rtd). Caleb Akandwanaho better known as Gen. Salim Saleh for sacrificing his youthful days to join the libera
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14 Apr '26
Persis Princess Namuganza’s political journey is a saga of resilience and ambition, a tale that begins in the humble villages of Namutumba where she was born in 1984 and stretches into the grand chambers of Uganda’s Parliament where she now seeks to ascend to the coveted seat of Speaker. Her