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Civil Servants Stranded Without Salaries Following Massive System Failure

Civil Servants Stranded Without Salaries Following Massive System Failure

KAMPALA, Uganda — Thousands of civil servants face a bleak holiday as a salary dispute between local governments and the Ministry of Finance has left many without pay days before Christmas.While local government officials cite a widespread system failure, the central government maintains

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Inside Women-Owned Businesses the GoU Has Sustained, Supported to Expand Using GROW Money Provided By the World Bank

Inside Women-Owned Businesses the GoU Has Sustained, Supported to Expand Using GROW Money Provided By the World Bank

With funding (Shs850bn) from World Bank, the GoU is continuing to use the PSFU-implemented GROW project to avail low-cost loans (at just 10% interest per annum) to hundreds of female entrepreneurs to enable them sustain, grow, expand and diversify their businesses while breaking into areas that h

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Why Mityana Needs Judith Nabakooba As It’s Next Woman MP

Why Mityana Needs Judith Nabakooba As It’s Next Woman MP

As Mityana District prepares for the next parliamentary elections, a strong case is emerging for Judith Nabakooba to reclaim her position as Woman Member of Parliament. Her track record in public service, spanning law enforcement, legislative leadership, ministerial reforms, and community

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Uganda: Govt Orders Early December Salary, Pension Payments Ahead of Festive Season

Uganda: Govt Orders Early December Salary, Pension Payments Ahead of Festive Season

The government has announced early payment of December salaries and pensions for public officers and pensioners, directing that all payments be processed by December 23, 2025, ahead of the festive season.In a circular dated December 12, 2025, the Ministry of Public Service instructed all r

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12 NUP supporters released as court rejects state objection to bail.

12 NUP supporters released as court rejects state objection to bail.

The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to 12 NUP supporters arrested over violent clashes at a campaign event, despite state objections citing the tense political climate.The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has released 12 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters on bail afte

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Museveni consoles former IGG Beti Kamya with Presidential Advisor role

Museveni consoles former IGG Beti Kamya with Presidential Advisor role

Former IGG Beti Kamya has been appointed by President Museveni as his advisor on general duties.Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Olive Namisango Kamya as his advisor on general duties, barely a month after she exited

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Princess Kate becomes 'firm friends' with one particular royal who has 'been there from the start'

Princess Kate becomes 'firm friends' with one particular royal who has 'been there from the start'

Kate Middleton has formed a very close bond with the Duchess of Edinburgh - Prince William's aunt Sophie is someone the royal princess can 'share the ups and downs of royal life with'Kate and William see Sophie as a 'safe pair of hands' (Image: POOL/AFP

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Ziza Bafana Joins NRM, Distances Himself from Opposition

Ziza Bafana Joins NRM, Distances Himself from Opposition

Dancehall musician Ziza Bafana has officially crossed to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), ending his long-standing ties with the opposition.For the last two years, Bafana openly supported Bobi Wine and the National Unity Platform (NUP), ofte

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Seven die in Lake Kyoga boat accident

Seven die in Lake Kyoga boat accident

A boat accident on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar District has claimed the lives of seven people after their vessel capsized near Kiryanga Village in Acii Sub-county.According to the territorial maritime police in Amolatar, the incident occurred at around 11:00 a

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Catherine Kusasira’s bodyguard spends night in jail after altercation with Full Figure

Catherine Kusasira’s bodyguard spends night in jail after altercation with Full Figure

Singer Catherine Kusasira’s bodyguard, Lilly Semambo, spent last night in the coolers of Jinja Road Police Station after Full Figure opened a file against him.On Tuesday, the two (Full Figure and Lilly) got into a heated verbal argument during their vis

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