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CrimeUgandans Applaud Corruption Probe into Former Speaker Anita Among
Ugandans across the political divide have welcomed the ongoing corruption probe into former Speaker Anita Among following raids, vehicle seizures and growing allegations of abuse of public funds.
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Church of Uganda has supported the postponement of the June 3 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo over Ebola fears linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
HealthPresident Museveni Postpones Martyrs’ Day Over Ebola Outbreak
President Museveni postponed this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations following the Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo.
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President Museveni has endorsed plans for an East African regional refinery after meeting Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote at Nakasero.
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Uganda’s oil and gas sector is focusing on practical skills development to prepare citizens for opportunities within and beyond the industry.
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CrimeAmong’s Rolls-Royce, Range Rovers Seized in CID Operation
CID officers seized Anita Among’s Rolls-Royce and Range Rover vehicles from her Kigo residence as investigations into alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering intensify.
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newsChurch of Uganda Endorses Postponement of Martyrs Day Celebrations
Church of Uganda has supported the postponement of the June 3 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo over Ebola fears linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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President Museveni Postpones Martyrs’ Day Over Ebola Outbreak
President Museveni postponed this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations following the Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo.
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President Museveni has endorsed plans for an East African regional refinery after meeting Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote at Nakasero.
Gen Kainerugaba Hails Over 300 MPs Who Attended Oboth Thanksgiving
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba praised MPs who attended Jacob Oboth Oboth’s thanksgiving in Mukono.
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President Museveni has witnessed the signing of a deal between UCC and Starlink, clearing the way for the satellite internet provider to begin operations in Uganda.
Uganda Flags off Export of High-Quality Canned Pineapples to China
Uganda has flagged off its first export consignment of processed canned pineapples to China in a move expected to boost agro-processing and farmers’ incomes.
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Uganda’s oil and gas sector is focusing on practical skills development to prepare citizens for opportunities within and beyond the industry.
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Uganda Flags off Export of High-Quality Canned Pineapples to China
Uganda has flagged off its first export consignment of processed canned pineapples to China in a move expected to boost agro-processing and farmers’ incomes.
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EADB Unveils $13 Million Fund for Youth, Women Entrepreneurs
The East African Development Bank has launched a USD 13 million fund to provide affordable credit to youth and women-led businesses. The initiative aims to close a massive financing gap and support the transition of small enterprises into the manufacturing sector across East Africa.
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Government Seeks Bigger Grain Export Market
The government is banking on grain production, agro-processing and subsidised agricultural financing to drive Uganda’s export growth strategy.
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Uganda Targets $20 Billion Export Milestone via Grain Sector
Uganda's government aims to increase agro-industrial exports to $20 billion under the Tenfold Growth Strategy. PSST Ramathan Ggoobi says the plan focuses on value addition, grain processing, and subsidized loans for commercial farmers to boost the country's GDP contribution.
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Gen Z Locked In: Youth Across Uganda Ready to Turn Up for Gen MK’s 52nd Birthday
“We’ve grown up in a time where we want to feel seen,” says Clinton, a university student in Kampala. “And when someone in leadership acknowledges us, interacts with us, even casually it matters more than people think.”
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Sports Ministry Endorses MK Birthday Charity Run
The event is set for April 26 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
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Uganda Commits UGX 905 Billion for AFCON 2027
The tournament, scheduled from June 19 to July 18, 2027, will be co-hosted with Kenya and Tanzania. Officials project that Uganda will receive between 500,000 and 650,000 visitors, with expected spending of at least USD 500 million in the local economy.
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Gen Kainerugaba Donates Sports Equipment, Cash to Support Tooro Kingdom Football Tournament
The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has donated sports equipment and UGX 10 million to...
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Gen Kainerugaba, NBA Africa CEO Discuss Basketball Development in Uganda
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has met with the CEO of NBA Africa, Ms. Claire...
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Kiwoko Hospital PAYE Ruling Clarifies When Specialist Doctors Become Employees
In a landmark and highly instructive decision of Kiwoko Hospital v URA, Application No. 206 of 2024, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) provided much-needed guidance on the distinction between employment and consultancy relationships within the healthcare sector.
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More Than 50 Years: Uganda and Europe’s Long Conversation
In 2024, bilateral trade between Uganda and the EU reached about EUR 2.1 billion, with Ugandan exports to Europe nearly tripling since 2019.
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Press Freedom Needs Discipline
So, what must Uganda do? First, move from free media to responsible media. Yes, we have over 300 radio stations, more than 30 TV stations, over 50 print outlets, and a flood of digital platforms. We are not short of voices. We are drowning in them.
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Uganda’s First Oil: Turning Wealth into Lasting Growth
Uganda’s first oil should serve as a foundation for long-term economic growth by driving industrialisation, strengthening local businesses, and funding the country’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.
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At 52, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Runs with Hope
At 52, Muhoozi stands at a point where experience meets momentum. Uganda’s future will depend on leaders who can enforce discipline, navigate difficult situations, and communicate with clarity, both at home and abroad.
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