“Uganda’s Next War”
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Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
The Israeli military has killed at least 67 people waiting for UN aid lorries in northern Gaza, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry says.The UN World Food Programme said its 25-truck convoy "encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire", so
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Understanding employment agreements: Contract of service vs contract for service
When it comes to employment and business relationships, understanding the distinction between a Contract of Service and a Contract for Service is crucial.These terms, though seemingly similar, have significant implications on the nature of work, legal rig
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Museveni Directs Use of Local Content in Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi–Kisoro Road Project
KABALE — President Museveni has directed the contractors of the Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi–Kisoro–Mgahinga road project to prioritise the use of local content in the execution of the Shs112 billion infrastructure upgrade.The directive was delivered by Deputy Speaker of P
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Govt Sued Over Digital Number Plates
A citizen has filed a lawsuit against the government, contesting the ongoing distribution of digital vehicle number plates by Virtus Global Security Company.Brutus Mohammed Kagingo claims the firm operates illegally and without proper registration under Ugandan law.Filed in the High
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Amber Court Road Named a Priority Again—But Locals Want Action, Not Promises
The Jinja-Mbulamuti-Kamuli-Bukungu road has once again been listed among Uganda’s priority roads for the Financial Year 2025/26, rekindling faint hopes in a region long acquainted with political pledges and policy U-turns.Yet for many residents in Jinja, Kamuli, and Buyende districts, th
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Uganda’s Construction Sector Sees Modest Inflation Uptick in April , Driven by Specialised Activities and Civil Works
Uganda’s construction sector recorded a mild rise in inflation, with the annual rate edging up to 0.6% in the 12 months ending April 2025, up from 0.5% in March, according to the latest Construction Input Price Index (CIPI) released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).The increase,
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No Highway Should Be Allowed to Deteriorate, Says Katumba
Works and Transport Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has pledged urgent government action to restore Uganda’s collapsing highways, beginning with the Kampala–Jinja route, a key regional trade corridor now in a state of disrepair.“No highway should be allowed to deteriorate,” the
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Controversial Military Bill Sparks Fears of Civilian Trials
A contentious 143-page bill, the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is set to be tabled in the Ugandan parliament today by Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth, triggering a wave of concern over potential civilian trials in military courts.The bill, a sweeping overhaul of t
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Speaker Among Demands Answers Over Deadly Roads and Delayed Projects
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has raised alarm over the worsening condition of national roads, warning that the situation poses serious risks to Ugandan road users, especially during the current rainy season.Among pointed to stalled projects, poor contractor performance, and a lack of