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Finance Ministry Strengthens Oversight of Public Investments With New Technical Committee

Finance Ministry Strengthens Oversight of Public Investments With New Technical Committee

The government has taken a major step toward tightening oversight and improving the efficiency of public investments through the inauguration of a multi-agency technical committee under its broader public finance reform agenda.The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has

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Kasamba bus impounded, 8 arrested over wetlands in Hoima city

Kasamba bus impounded, 8 arrested over wetlands in Hoima city

A trade order operation on wetlands encroachment in Hoima City has left the Kasamba bus coach company on the spot for supporting illegal motor vehicle washing bays in wetlands within Hoima City premises.The company bus was impounded and driven to Hoima Central Police Station (CPS). A bus w

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US accuses Rwanda of violating DRC peace agreement

US accuses Rwanda of violating DRC peace agreement

FILE President Tshisekedi (L) of DRC and Rwanda's Paul Kagame (C) at Washington DCThe United States government has accused Rwanda of violating the Washington Accord, a peace agreement aimed at ending the decades-long conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).The acc

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Uganda forced to rethink financing as donor cuts disrupt UN programmes

Uganda forced to rethink financing as donor cuts disrupt UN programmes

KAMPALA — A sudden withdrawal of donor funds has pushed Uganda and its development partners to confront a difficult reality: the era of relying heavily on external aid is becoming increasingly uncertain.The shift comes into sharper focus as the Kampala Geopolitics Conference 2026 opened

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MTN, Airtel Ask Gov’t to Reduce Mobile Money Withdrawal Charges

MTN, Airtel Ask Gov’t to Reduce Mobile Money Withdrawal Charges

PARLIAMENT – MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda have urged the government to slash the excise duty on mobile money withdrawals from 0.5 percent to 0.25 percent and introduce a cap of Shs5,000 per transaction.The telecom giants made the appeal on Wednesday when their officials appeared before P

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Ugandan Banks Reject Sovereignty Bill, Cite Seven Grounds

Ugandan Banks Reject Sovereignty Bill, Cite Seven Grounds

Uganda’s banking industry has mounted a formal and detailed opposition to the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its provisions could disrupt financial intermediation, deter foreign investment, and undermine the country’s broader economic growth strategy.In a l

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COMPENSATE US: Apostle Grace Lubega Addresses Allegations of Church Blocking Road

COMPENSATE US: Apostle Grace Lubega Addresses Allegations of Church Blocking Road

Phaneroo Ministries International has dismissed social media reports alleging it is embroiled in a land dispute with the Uganda Heart Institute, labeling the claims as false, misleading, and based on a misrepresentation of facts.In a statement issued on April 16, 2026, the ministry respond

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Uganda Tea Prices Rebound 21 Percent at Mombasa Auction

Uganda Tea Prices Rebound 21 Percent at Mombasa Auction

MOMBASA, Kenya – Uganda’s tea sector is showing renewed signs of recovery, with auction prices rebounding 21% and absorption rates strengthening.Sector players say this offers cautious optimism to growers and processors after years of volatility. Data from the Mombasa tea auction indic

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As Museveni Takes Oath for Seventh Term, Let us Reflect on his Achievements Over the Past Six Terms

As Museveni Takes Oath for Seventh Term, Let us Reflect on his Achievements Over the Past Six Terms

On May 12, 2026, President Museveni will take the oath of office for the seventh time as President of Uganda. He is the only president I have known since I began to understand the world.I have grown, studied, graduated, and given birth to my child under his leadership. I cannot describe wh

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Bryan White Seeks Case File Access to Apply for Bail

Bryan White Seeks Case File Access to Apply for Bail

Brian Kirumira, widely known as Bryan White, has appealed to the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court for access to his case file to enable him to apply for bail, warning that his continued detention is severely affecting his health and could leave him permanently disabled.Kirumira was toda

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