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08 Jul '26
Kabale District leaders and stakeholders have proposed amendments to a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yogi Steel Limited to ensure local communities benefit from the company’s planned iron ore mining project in Kicumbi Parish, Kamuganguzi Sub-county.The proposals were prese
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27 Jun '26
Lionel Messi (centre) stole the show with an opening hat-trick but that is not enough to secure top spot for holders Argentina - Jay Biggerstaff/ReutersHow much can you read into one round of
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23 Jun '26
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government of Uganda through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has unveiled a 14.24 billion shilling water project for Hoima City, aimed at boosting supply ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.NWSC Managing Director Dr. Mugisha announced the proj
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12 Jun '26
Officials from Roko, Irish Embassy and Kelly Steel work inspecting the parliamentary chambers under construction this weekNew Parliament Chambers works have entered into the final phase as contractor completes steel works and embarks on roofing .Construction of the new parliament ch
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11 Jun '26
Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sanjay Tanna has pledged to engage manufacturers and review concerns over proposed tax measures, assuring investors that government remains open to dialogue ahead of the new financial year.Tanna made the remarks during a meeting hosted by the St
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26 May '26
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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26 May '26
State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has issued a stern warning against any acts of sabotage targeting the anticipated iron ore factory in Rubanda District.Musasizi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rubanda East, made the statements following reports of a fierce d
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24 May '26
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has announced the successful completion of emergency repair works on a key water transmission pipeline serving Karuma Town and surrounding areas, restoring normal water supply after a temporary disruption.According to a statement shared on
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06 May '26
The collapse of a four-storey building in Mbale city that killed one person and injured several others has exposed deep cracks in construction oversight, with engineers, leaders, and residents raising concerns over widespread non-compliance with building standards.Across Mbale’s suburbs,
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01 May '26
At the break of dawn, before Mbale City fully wakes, the Mbale-Kampala road, which leads to Mbale-Sino Industrial Park, is already alive.Thousands of young men and women move from either direction of the road, most of them on foot and a few others on boda bodas, from their respective villa