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dfcu Opens Namanve Branch as Bahati Urges Review of Lending Rates

dfcu Opens Namanve Branch as Bahati Urges Review of Lending Rates

dfcu Bank has opened a new branch in Namanve Industrial Park, positioning itself at the heart of one of Uganda’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs, as government renewed calls for commercial lenders to cut borrowing costs for industry.Speaking at the launch, David Bahati welcomed the ex

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TV10 Executive Fined Shs4 Million, Equipment Forfeited Over Illegal Broadcasting

TV10 Executive Fined Shs4 Million, Equipment Forfeited Over Illegal Broadcasting

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Chief of Strategy at TV10 Gano Mazima, Dean Lubowa Ssaava, has been fined Shs4 million and ordered to forfeit all broadcasting equipment after pleading guilty to operating without a licence issued by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).The case highlights the

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Muhoozi Kainerugaba Endorses Adonia Ayebare for State Minister Role, Mentions Possible Positions for PLU Members

Muhoozi Kainerugaba Endorses Adonia Ayebare for State Minister Role, Mentions Possible Positions for PLU Members

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly expressed support for Ambassador Adonia Ayebare for the position of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.In a series of posts published on his official X account on Sunday, Gen. Muhoozi stated:

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Twenty students to benefit from Shs 3.85bn Africa STEM scholarships

Twenty students to benefit from Shs 3.85bn Africa STEM scholarships

At least 20 students from underprivileged backgrounds are set to benefit from scholarships worth Shs 3.85 billion to pursue science and technology degree programmes at leading universities in Uganda.The scholarships are being offered under the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship, a ne

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UPDF Flags Off United Nations Guard Unit Ahead of Somalia Deployment

UPDF Flags Off United Nations Guard Unit Ahead of Somalia Deployment

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially flagged-off the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) XII, which is set to deploy to Somalia for peace support operations. The ceremony took place at the International Peace and Support Training Center (IPSO-TC) in Ssingo.Addressing the

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DIRTY MONEY WATCHDOG IN THE DOCK! Probe Catches FIA Napping as Illicit Cash Slips Through the Net… Recruitment Chaos, 1,086 Suspicious Reports Ignored, 79% of Cases Stall

DIRTY MONEY WATCHDOG IN THE DOCK! Probe Catches FIA Napping as Illicit Cash Slips Through the Net… Recruitment Chaos, 1,086 Suspicious Reports Ignored, 79% of Cases Stall

For an institution created to sniff out dirty money and choke financial crime at its roots, the spotlight is now uncomfortably fixed on the watchdog itself.A damning Value for Money audit in the December 2025 report by the Auditor General has exposed glaring weaknesses at the Financial Int

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Prof Ssali appointed Mak Deputy VC Academic Affairs

Prof Ssali appointed Mak Deputy VC Academic Affairs

KAMPALA: Makerere University has appointed Prof Sarah Ssali the new Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs.Ssali, a Prof of Gender Studies at the same institution and the second woman to occupy this office, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences, specializing in p

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Uganda: Museveni Enacts Major Housing and Construction Reforms

Uganda: Museveni Enacts Major Housing and Construction Reforms

President Museveni has signed into law three key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight in Uganda's construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors.The reforms are expected to enhance safety standards, expand mortgage financing, and boost investor confidence

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Equity Bank seminar empowers Kampala salon owners

Equity Bank seminar empowers Kampala salon owners

Salon Owners at the Equity Bank Salon Owners Seminar at Pope Paul Memorial Centre LubagaKAMPALA, Uganda — Two years ago, Jessica Muteteri’s salon was failing. Rent was overdue, utility bills were mounting and staff wages felt like a chokehold on her enterprise.The struggle chang

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TikToker Luwilight Released After Weeks in Luzira Prison

TikToker Luwilight Released After Weeks in Luzira Prison

TikToker Nansubuga Aisha, popularly known as Luwilight, has been released after spending several weeks on remand at Luzira Prison.Luwilight had been appearing in court over charges related to misinformation and hate speech, a case that had attracted public attention, especially after singe

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