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UCC Report: Mobile Money active users hit 36.7 million as Ugandans transact Shs2.37 billion in three months

UCC Report: Mobile Money active users hit 36.7 million as Ugandans transact Shs2.37 billion in three months

More Ugandans are using mobile money, but telecom companies earned less in the first three months of 2026.New figures from the Uganda Communications Commission, using data from Bank of Uganda, show active mobile money users climbed to 36.7 million between January and March.That’s

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Legendary singer Master Parrot killed in Northern Bypass accident

Legendary singer Master Parrot killed in Northern Bypass accident

The musician was knocked by a speeding motorcycle while attempting to cross the bypass on Monday evening. He reportedly died on the spot.Veteran Ugandan singer Master Parrot has reportedly died after a road accident along the Northern Bypass in Masanafu, Kampala.According to informa

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UPDF Bids Farewell to Brig Gen Winston Byaruhanga

UPDF Bids Farewell to Brig Gen Winston Byaruhanga

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday bade farewell to the late Brig Gen Winston Byaruhanga during a burial ceremony held at his ancestral home in Rukoni Village, Kibatsi Sub-county, Kajara County, Ntungamo District.Representing the Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kai

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UPC Appoints Dr Otuko Party Whip in 12th Parliament

UPC Appoints Dr Otuko Party Whip in 12th Parliament

The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has appointed Dr. Eunice Apio Otuko as the party’s new whip in Uganda’s 12th Parliament. Faisa Muzeyi, the Head of Media and Communications at the UPC, says Dr. Apio was appointed by UPC Party President Jimmy Akena and details addressed to the Speaker of P

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Makerere lecturer with degrees from three continents asks NRM spokesman to match his academic record

Makerere lecturer with degrees from three continents asks NRM spokesman to match his academic record

started, as most of Uganda’s best Twitter arguments do, with a comment that probably should have been left untyped.NRM Director of Information Emmanuel Lumala Dombo made a remark on a post comparing Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo’s cartoons and Bobi Wine’s music to art and comedy. Whateve

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Mbale factories create jobs for school dropouts

Mbale factories create jobs for school dropouts

Before Mbale city fully wakes, the Mbale-Tirinyi road, which leads to Mbale-Sino Industrial Park, is alive with activity. Hundreds of young men and women move from either direction of the road, most on foot and a few others on boda-bodas from their respective villages within Mbale City and neighb

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Arsenal Lift Trophy, Spurs Send Hammers Down

Arsenal Lift Trophy, Spurs Send Hammers Down

The Gunners were finally able to lift the trophy for the first time in over two decades, becoming the third different Premier League winner in as many years on 85 points – seven ahead of City – and still within reach of a famous continental double.BBC Sport - It was an eventful final d

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Denis Onyango Makes Further History in South Africa as He Lifts Africa’s Biggest Prize With Sundowns

Denis Onyango Makes Further History in South Africa as He Lifts Africa’s Biggest Prize With Sundowns

Uganda Cranes legend Denis Onyango has added onto his glittering trophy collection after winning his second CAF Champions League trophy.Legendary Uganda Cranes goalkeeper Denis Onyango has added another feather on his glittering cap after winning his second continental title.Onyango

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Gov’t deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls

Gov’t deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections.According to the Ministry of Finance, net borrowing (the extra money the government had to borrow after accounting fo

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QUALIFIED: Uganda Cubs beat Ghana on penalties to seal World Cup spot

QUALIFIED: Uganda Cubs beat Ghana on penalties to seal World Cup spot

The latest qualification further cements Uganda’s emergence as one of Africa’s fast-rising youth football nations following the Cubs’ historic maiden appearance at the global tournament last year.Uganda Cubs Starting XI that featured against Ghana in the playoffs for the 2026 FIFA U-

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