Lira bans weekend teaching, holiday homework over mental health concerns
Lira City authorities have with immediate effect banned weekend teaching and holiday homework, citing growing concerns over mental health among learners.The directive, an...
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Fuel Levy Approved: MPs Clear UGX200 Tax Despite Public Outcry, Opposition Warns Of Economic Pain
Parliament has approved Government’s proposal to impose a UGX200 excise levy on every litre of fuel, a move expected to generate about UGX450 billion in additional reve...
56 year-old die of Alcohol in Kasese
A 56-year-old man, John Kibaya Bwambale, has died, reportedly due to excessive alcohol consumption, Kasese Guide Radio can reliably report.No official statement from Poli...
Kassanda Teen Dies During Emergency Transfer as Police Probe Suspected Unsafe Medical Procedure
An 18-year-old apprentice hairdresser from Kassanda District has died while being rushed for advanced medical care after being found in critical condition at a private cl...
Ugandan Banks Reject Sovereignty Bill, Cite Seven Grounds
Uganda’s banking industry has mounted a formal and detailed opposition to the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its provisions could disrupt f...
Ssemujju Slams Shs100m 'Cash Bonanza' to Kyankwanzi Participants
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and Jimmy Akena have criticised President Museveni’s Shs 100 million pledge to MPs-elect who attended the Kyankwanzi retreat, warning that the p...
I Don’t Want to Hear Corruption Again in Parliament — Museveni Warns NRM MPs
President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in Parliament, vowing decisive action against both bribe takers and givers .Speaking at the closin...
25 year-old man admitted over alcoholism
A 25-year-old man has been admitted to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Kasese Town on allegations of excessive alcohol consumption, Kasese Guide Radio, can reliably report.N...
Gov’t Refuses to Reduce Tax on Mobile Money
Ugandans using mobile money platforms will continue to contend with the 0.5 percent tax to withdraw cash, a tax that has been blamed for the high cost and low uptake of d...
North Kyoga RTO warns drivers against overspeeding, careless overtaking
Irene Chillinggut, the Regional Traffic Officer (RTO) for North Kyoga Region (Lango) made the call, sounding warnings to transport operators to desist from bad practices...