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Teachers’ salary disparities back in spotlight as govt invites unions for talks

Teachers’ salary disparities back in spotlight as govt invites unions for talks

KAMPALA – Teachers’ long-standing grievances over salary disparities have returned to the spotlight after the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) confirmed it had received an invitation from the Ministry of Public Service for a consultative meeting on public servants’ pay and welfare.

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20 Mbale City Workers Ordered to Refund UGX 66 Million in Irregular Salaries

20 Mbale City Workers Ordered to Refund UGX 66 Million in Irregular Salaries

Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha BatalaThe Inspectorate of Government has directed the City Town Clerk of Mbale City to recover more than UGX 66 million from 20 city officials who were irregularly overpaid salaries.In a press statement issued on 5th March 2026, the Inspectorate said the m

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Businesswoman Stabbed to Death in Midnight Attack

Businesswoman Stabbed to Death in Midnight Attack

The Territorial Police has issued a press statement following a tragic murder by stabbing in Luwero District. The incident happened in the early hours of 5th March 2026 at around 1:00am in Bajjo Lumansi Village, Bajjo Parish, Nyimbwa Sub-County.According to police reports, 25-year-old busi

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Six Rubanda district officials arrested over embezzling Shs 107m

Six Rubanda district officials arrested over embezzling Shs 107m

Rubanda district officials arrestedSix officials from Rubanda district have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IG) over the alleged embezzlement of Shs 107,688,900 in public funds.The suspects are Benon Kahangi, 48, the district production and marketing officer; Stephe

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Ministry of Health, Softcare Launch New Diaper Plan Aiming to Keep Newborn Babies Warm and Prevent Deaths

Ministry of Health, Softcare Launch New Diaper Plan Aiming to Keep Newborn Babies Warm and Prevent Deaths

Uganda's Ministry of Health announced a corporate social responsibility partnership with Softcare Uganda on March 2, 2026, involving donations of diapers, wipes, and sanitary pads to support maternal and newborn care in health facilities and menstrual hygiene for schoolgirls.KAMPALA — In

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Odonga Otto Accuses Sekandi of Bagging 200m Per Month Even When He Isn’t Anything Useful

Odonga Otto Accuses Sekandi of Bagging 200m Per Month Even When He Isn’t Anything Useful

Speaking on Next Radio on Saturday, February 28, Hon. Samuel Odonga Otto, the former Aruu County MP, revealed that former Vice President Edward Ssekandi continues to earn over UGX 150 million every month in pensions and benefits despite being out of public office.Otto said Ssekandi benefit

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Uganda opposes Syria’s death penalty for murder suspect Vicky Ajok, pushes for release

Uganda opposes Syria’s death penalty for murder suspect Vicky Ajok, pushes for release

Minister Oryem said the government of Uganda was appealing to Syria to forgive Ajok "for whatever crimes they allege against her, because we are very sure, based on what she has told us that she is innocent and did not murder her employer"The Government of Uganda has condemned reports of a

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Former VP Ssekandi, Ministers, and Dignitaries Eulogize Late Isaac Kigozi at 40-Day Dua

Former VP Ssekandi, Ministers, and Dignitaries Eulogize Late Isaac Kigozi at 40-Day Dua

LUWERO – Former Vice President H.E. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has commended parents who raise disciplined, patriotic children who contribute meaningfully to their communities and nation. He made the remarks during the 40-day Dua (prayer session) for the late Isaac Kigozi, son of Ambassador Abbey

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Gold mine collapse in Bushenyi claims 5 l lives in Bushenyi

Gold mine collapse in Bushenyi claims 5 l lives in Bushenyi

Locals look on as the rescue team is engaged in retrieving bodies from the mines.Bushenyi, Uganda —At least five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a gold mine in Kayanga Village, Kyamuhunga Sub‑County, Bushenyi District. The incident occurred when the artisanal

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dfcu Opens Namanve Branch as Bahati Urges Review of Lending Rates

dfcu Opens Namanve Branch as Bahati Urges Review of Lending Rates

dfcu Bank has opened a new branch in Namanve Industrial Park, positioning itself at the heart of one of Uganda’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs, as government renewed calls for commercial lenders to cut borrowing costs for industry.Speaking at the launch, David Bahati welcomed the ex

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