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Parliament pass sh3000 tax on export of leaf tobacco

The parliament of Uganda on Monday passed the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2021 which will Ugandan traders dealing in the exportation of...

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SHOCKING: How LDU Soldiers shot dead Former UJA President Robert Kagolo

A security guard, who witnessed the shooting of former Uganda Journalist Association president and UBC journalist, Robert Kagolo, has narrated to Saturday...

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Govt Speaks out on ‘Suspension of Uganda Airlines CEO, top staff’

The Minister of Works and Transport Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has dismissed rumors making rounds in the media suggesting that he ordered...

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United Kingdom cuts financial aid to UNAIDS

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) has informed UNAIDS that funding for UNAIDS for 2021 is confirmed at...

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IGAD Launches Youth Forum for Peace Building in Entebbe

The regional Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has today (Thursday) launched the IGAD youth forum to involve them in peacebuilding. The youth...

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Govt switches off TV station for airing sexually explicit content

The station has also been ordered to avail all the staff to undergo mandatory training of the Programming Code by the CA...

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MP Timuzigu urges Govt to Compensate Victims of Election Violence

The Member of Parliament for Kajara County, Hon. Michael Timuzigu has urged the Government to immediately consider and develop a plan to...

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NUP to choose Leader of Opposition this week

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has revealed the Leader of Opposition (LOP) and other committee chairs in the 11th Parliament will be...

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2021/22 National Budget revised upwards to sh44.7trillion

Notable additional funds in the budget also include sh22b for UBC's operational costs, sh60b for Uganda Electoral Commission to relocate its offices,...

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Gen. Museveni Elevates Nakalema, Akiiki In New UPDF Promotions

President Yoweri Museveni, also the Commander in Chief of the Armed forces has elevated the head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit...

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UPDF warns ‘anonymous groups’ threatening to disrupt Museveni’s swearing

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has warned anonymous groups of individuals plotting to cause violence and disrupt Museveni’s inauguration as President...

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ADJUMANI: CAO Orders Investigations into Alleged ‘Emyooga’ Funds Fraud

By Amacha Goli | West Nile Region The Adjumani Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Mr. Jack Byaruhanga has ordered investigations into the alleged...

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FDC approves Semujju for Speakership

The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC has officially announced Kira Municipality member of Parliament Ibrahim Semujju Nganda as their flag bearer for the...

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‘Don’t accept Museveni’s cash handouts’, Bobi Wine tells NUP MPs

The National Unity Platform(NUP) party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine has told newly elected party MPs not to fall prey...

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KCCA lays off over 700 contract workers

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has sent home over 700 workers who have been serving on a four-month contract in a...

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Health Ministry suspends covid-19 vaccination over blood clot concerns

The second phase of the country's rollout plan, which will target essential workers and the over-60s, is scheduled to begin on May...

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Lord Mayor Lukwago is still alive, Officials dismiss false death reports

KAMPALA – Officials and close friends close to the Kampala Capital City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago have come out to dismiss false...

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REVEALED: Here is what Kabaka of Buganda is reportedly suffering from

Kabaka Ronald Mwenda Mutebi II appeared to be in discomfort on Tuesday during his birthday celebrations at Bulange, Mengo

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Govt resolves to maintain night curfew until further notice

The Prime Minister of Uganda, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, has told MPs that the night-time curfew put in place to stem the spread...

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There have been no abductions by Ugandan security – Kutesa tells UN

Foreign Affairs minister Sam Kutesa has told the United Nations Security Council that there have been no abductions and kidnappings by Ugandan...

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UMEME faces probe over ‘Unauthorized Yaka deductions’

KAMPALA – The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on behalf of the Government has ordered to investigate power distributor Umeme limited on allegations...