JEEMA Warns Tax Hikes Will Deepen Poverty, Undermine Uganda’s Economy
The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the government’s proposed tax increases in the 2026 national budget, warning that higher levies on income, fuel, and essential g...
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Director CID AIGP Tom Magambo Calls for Stronger Societal Values and Police Reforms to Tackle Crime
In a recent interview, the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, outlined a clear vision for tackling the rising crime rates in Uga...
UNMASKED! Reports Link Speaker Anita Among to Multi-Billion Five-Star Entebbe Road Home
A high-value residential property along the Entebbe–Kampala Bypass has drawn public attention following reports linking it to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita...
Transport Ministry proposes UGX 8.3 trillion budget for roads, rail and air
Uganda and Kenya agree on SGR standards to link their conflicting rail systems, advancing the massive regional infrastructure project.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of...
20 Cattle Stolen During Easter Raids in Kapchorwa
A total of 20 head of cattle were stolen during the Easter period in a series of coordinated raids in Kaplelko Ward, West Division of Kapchorwa Municipality.According to...
The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans
Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil soci...
BUGWERI: Fangone Forest Gang Criminal Suspect Bites off Police Officer’s Ear During Arrest
Busoga North Police Spokesperson Afande Kasadha Michael identified the suspectBy Nanteza Ruth WalusimbiBUGWERIFollowing the rising public concern over increased robberies...
Rwanda Raises Fuel Prices
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority has raised retail fuel prices, citing global market trends and cost pressures, in a move expected to ripple through transport and co...
Construction for Uganda’s tallest building Diamond Tower slated to begin in 2026
The Diamond Tower is a proposed 220-meter skyscraper in Kampala’s Kololo neighborhood, designed by Angiletti Design Studio to be the tallest building in Uganda. Schedul...
Rukungiri Transport Operators Struggle as Fuel Prices Surge
Transport operators in Rukungiri District have raised concerns over the rising fuel prices, saying the situation is increasingly affecting their daily operations and live...