All posts tagged "featured"
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721Big StoryDigital number plates work, says Presidency as questions over project persist
Hajj Yunus Kakande says Uganda's digital number plate system is operational as government prepares talks with MPs and its Russian technology provider...
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633Big StoryCourt upholds Ruhindi’s Nakawa East victory as Mufumbiro petition flops
In his remarks, Justice Allan Nshimye ruled that the evidence presented by Mufumbiro did not establish grounds for setting aside Ruhindi’s election.
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739NewsChurch of Uganda elects new bishops for Mbale, North West Ankole
The elections took place on Friday, October 30, 2026, during a sitting of the House of Bishops at Syamalede Archdeaconry headquarters in...
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706BusinessWhat Uganda stands to gain from new Entebbe-Accra flights
The route, launched on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, is the airline's 18th destination and will operate four times a week between Entebbe...
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964BusinessDStv unveils four new packages, cuts cost for EPL, Champions League matches
The biggest change for football enthusiasts is the introduction of the UGX 100,000 Sports package, which is designed to provide comprehensive coverage...
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634NationalNew Tea Bill seeks to end raw exports, introduce domestic auction system
The proposed legislation seeks to regulate tea production, processing and marketing, strengthen quality standards and protect farmers and other players across the...
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521Big StoryKCCA secures Shs25bn for Buyala Waste Project, plans 10 new trucks
Kampala Capital City Authority plans to begin the first phase of the Buyala waste facility this financial year after securing Shs25 billion...
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334Big StoryHigh Court freezes Mutebile estate in dispute involving deceased governor’s family
The interim directives, issued on October 27, 2026, by Deputy Registrar Suzanne Aisia Musooli, are intended to preserve the deceased governor's assets...
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640NationalChurch of Uganda Marks 141 Years Since Bishop Hannington’s Martyrdom in Busia
Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu urged Christians to emulate the faith and courage of the martyrs as the Church of Uganda commemorated 141...
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1.0KBig StoryMuseveni, Muhoozi and 2031: What Exactly Happened Inside NRM CEC Meeting at Entebbe
Conflicting accounts have emerged from the NRM CEC meeting in Entebbe after MP Daudi Kabanda claimed Museveni endorsed Gen Muhoozi, while party...
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629Big StoryCourt Abates Busiro South Election Petition After Matovu’s Death
In a notice dated Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the court formally confirmed that Election Petition No. 001 of 2026 had abated following...
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642Big StoryERA Assures Ugandans of Better Power Supply Within Six Months After ONC Talks
ERA says electricity supply should improve within six months as UEDCL replaces transformers, upgrades substations and works to clear pending customer connections.
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573NationalIG Calls for Stronger Accountability in NDP IV Implementation
Dr Patricia Achan Okiria has urged government institutions to integrate anti-corruption safeguards into NDP IV projects from planning and procurement to implementation...
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584NationalKamuli LCV Boss Reshuffles Cabinet to Improve Service Delivery
amuli District LCV Chairperson Kaloli Dhizaala has appointed veteran councillor Victoria Apilli to replace Sarah Sambya as Secretary for Finance, Administration and...
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788AfricaSomalia Opens Door for Ugandan Coffee as Museveni Calls for Unity Against Al-Shabaab
Museveni has called for unity against Al-Shabaab during talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, with both leaders also discussing plans to...
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844FeaturesMuchomo, Campuser among Ugandan words added to Oxford Dictionary
Muchomo, campuser and detoother have entered the latest Oxford English Dictionary update, highlighting the growing recognition of Ugandan English and everyday local...
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618BusinessBeyond Billions: Why Uganda should recognise Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s contribution to nation-building
Beyond his billionaire status, Sudhir Ruparelia's investments in hospitality, education, real estate and philanthropy highlight his contribution to Uganda's private sector development.
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1.8KBig StoryGen Muhoozi Promotes Brig Munanura, appoints him new Intelligence Chief
Oscar Munanura has risen from deputy intelligence chief to head of UPDF defence intelligence after being promoted to Acting Major General by...
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1.7KBig StoryMuseveni makes U-turn on City Square Redevelopment Plan
President Museveni has reversed the controversial City Square redevelopment proposal, halting plans for a commercial complex at one of Kampala’s most historically...
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1.5KNationalKiryandongo Injects Shs652 Million in 20 Boreholes to Expand Access to Safe Water
Kiryandongo District is investing Shs652 million in 20 borehole projects to expand safe water access, with Kibura residents appealing for an additional...
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1.1KBig StoryHow Juba’s Market Restrictions Put South Sudan’s EAC Treaty Commitments Under Scrutiny
By Garang D’Chut Deng On the 5th of October 2026, standing in Kubri Haboba market, the Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Hon....
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1.4KBig StoryMan Jailed for Faking Museveni’s Signature to Secure 15-Year Ferry Deal
Kampala: Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted businessman Nicholus Male for forging President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s signature on government documents in...
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1.0KBig StoryMukono boss threatens to demote head teachers over poor results
Mukono District chairperson Francis Lukooya Mukoome has warned head teachers of public primary schools that they could lose their positions if their...
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1.9KBig StoryFDC Presses Museveni Gov’t to Scrap Harsh Charcoal Crackdown
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has urged government to abandon punitive enforcement of restrictions on commercial charcoal trade and instead...