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Fuel Prices Climb in Kampala as Residents Report Sharp Increases

Fuel Prices Climb in Kampala as Residents Report Sharp Increases

Fuel prices in Kampala are on the rise, with pump rates inching upward across the city and its surrounding neighborhoods. Despite recent calls for calm from government officials, motorists and residents are feeling the pinch as the cost of fuel continues to surge.As of April 26, 2026, repo

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MP Omara urges parliament to raise salaries for lowly-ranked security personnel

MP Omara urges parliament to raise salaries for lowly-ranked security personnel

He proposed that their monthly pay be raised to a minimum of shs1 million shillings, arguing that this would help the forces transition from a focus on hardware to overall welfare.Omara made the remarks on Friday, April 24, 2026, while passionately urging Parliament to provide funds to sup

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Kyanja Airbnb ‘Leaked Videos’ Spark Concerns on Hidden Cameras, Privacy in Kampala

Kyanja Airbnb ‘Leaked Videos’ Spark Concerns on Hidden Cameras, Privacy in Kampala

Reports of Kyanja Airbnb ‘Leaked Videos’ have sparked concern on hidden cameras and privacy in Kampala and Uganda’s fast-growing short-stay accommodation sector.The controversy, largely driven by social media reports, centers on claims that some guests were secretly recorded inside r

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Busoga grapples with child labour

Busoga grapples with child labour

child fishes with a man at Lugonyola Landing Site in Kaliro District Busoga sub-region, exposing them to hazardous conditions that affect their health and schooling. PHOTO/TAUSI NAKATO.The fight against child labour in the Busoga Sub-region remains a major challenge, with officials and res

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Security Agencies Arrest 25 Suspected Criminals in Amuria

Security Agencies Arrest 25 Suspected Criminals in Amuria

In a significant crackdown on crime, security forces in Amuria District have arrested 25 individuals suspected of various criminal activities, including theft, violent attacks, and drug offenses.This action, spearheaded by the Uganda Police Force in partnership with local security leaders,

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Housing Finance Bank’s net profit up 20% to Shs 85.4 billion

Housing Finance Bank’s net profit up 20% to Shs 85.4 billion

Housing Finance Bank posted a net profit of Shs 85.4 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a 20 per cent increase from Shs 71.1 billion recorded in 2024, as the lender reported strong growth across key financial indicators.The bank’s total assets rose by 15 per cent to Sh

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In Mbarara, Fuel Is Becoming More Valuable Than Kidney

In Mbarara, Fuel Is Becoming More Valuable Than Kidney

Motorists and boda boda riders in Mbarara are grappling with rising fuel prices and supply shortages, triggering long queues, fears of fare hikes, and wider economic strain as several stations run out of stock.Hundreds of motorists and cyclists on Saturday crowded Shell Ankole in Mbarara C

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Inside Centenary Bank’s Executive Reset: Why the Board Brought in Michael Opira as the Second Executive Director

Inside Centenary Bank’s Executive Reset: Why the Board Brought in Michael Opira as the Second Executive Director

Centenary Bank’s top leadership (L–R): Chairman Gustavo Bwoch, Managing Director Fabian Kasi, Executive Director, Business Joseph Balikuddembe, and Executive Director, Operations Michael Opira. The bank is resetting its executive leadership through a dual-Executive Director structure aimed at

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7 fully funded scholarships for international students in 2026 you can actually win

7 fully funded scholarships for international students in 2026 you can actually win

practical guide to 7 fully funded international scholarships in 2026, including DAAD, Fulbright, MEXT, Erasmus Mundus, CSC, Australia Awards, and GKS South Korea. Covers acceptance rates, benefits, and how to apply.Seven global scholarships for 2026 offer fully funded study opportunities a

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Pearl Bank Unveils Kololo Headquarters as Rebrand Signals Strategic Shift

Pearl Bank Unveils Kololo Headquarters as Rebrand Signals Strategic Shift

Pearl Bank Uganda, formerly PostBank, has opened a new head office in Kololo, backed by strong financial growth and a broader strategy to reposition itself as a modern, digitally driven institution focused on expanding credit and deepening financial inclusion.A new phase in Uganda’s bank

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