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UCC clarifies tax study after social media backlash

UCC clarifies tax study after social media backlash

UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo announced the return of web services Jan. 18, while keeping a temporary ban on social media and messaging apps.Uganda’s communications regulator has clarified the findings of a report on telecommunications taxation, after social media commentary used

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EC Receives Sh56 Billion For Long-Awaited LC1, LC2 Elections

EC Receives Sh56 Billion For Long-Awaited LC1, LC2 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has received Sh56 billion from the Ministry of Finance to facilitate the long-awaited Local Council One (LC1), Local Council Two (LC2), and Village Women Council elections across Uganda.The Ministry of Finance Deputy Secretary to the Treasury, Patrick Ocailap,

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Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the

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Former Trade Ministry PS Ssali, others to appear before Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday as case resumes

Former Trade Ministry PS Ssali, others to appear before Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday as case resumes

Former Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC), Geraldine Ssali Busulwa, alongside five co-accused persons, is set to return to the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court on Wednesday, 17, as proceedings in a high-profile corruption case resume.Ac

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Trade order operations here to stay - Ministry of Finance

Trade order operations here to stay - Ministry of Finance

Speaking on Friday, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi said government remains committed to enforcing trade order as part of wider economic reforms aimed at creating a more organised business environment.The Government's trade order operations will be expande

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Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda continued to offer the highest 91-day Treasury Bill rate among major East African Community economies during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest EAC monetary statistics.‎‎The data indicates Uganda's position at the top of the regional interest rate rankings

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Museveni orders probe into Shs231b veterans' token of appreciation

Museveni orders probe into Shs231b veterans' token of appreciation

President MuseveniPresident Museveni ordered a comprehensive investigation into the management and distribution of Shs231 billion earmarked as Akasiimo (ex-gratia gratuity) for military veterans.Speaking from State Lodge Nakasero during the Heroes’ Day celebrations, Mr Museveni sa

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WE’RE TIRED OF WAITING! Residents Storm Streets Over Road Promised by President Museveni 20 Years Ago

WE’RE TIRED OF WAITING! Residents Storm Streets Over Road Promised by President Museveni 20 Years Ago

KANUNGU — Residents of Buhoma Town Council in Kanungu District erupted in rare public fury on Friday, 6th June, pouring onto the streets to demand action on the long‑awaited Hamurwa–Kerere–Kanungu (47 km) and Kanyantorogo–Butogota–Ruhija (32 km) road projects.The demonstrations

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NAAVA MASTULAH: Here Is Why General Katumba Is the Right Man to Clean Up the Mess at Public Service

NAAVA MASTULAH: Here Is Why General Katumba Is the Right Man to Clean Up the Mess at Public Service

General Katumba Wamala’s appointment as Minister of Public Service comes at a time when the ministry is reeling from scandals involving ghost workers, pension fraud, and wage overruns. Recent audits revealed over UGX 24 billion lost to ghost employees and nearly 24,000 suspected ghost pensioner

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Auditor General Pins IRA Boss Kaddunabbi Over UGX 181M Irregular Payments, Questionable Hiring

Auditor General Pins IRA Boss Kaddunabbi Over UGX 181M Irregular Payments, Questionable Hiring

special forensic investigation by the Auditor General has severely faulted the Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega, over a string of blatant financial and administrative irregularities.A special forensic investigation by the Audito

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