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Traders Seek To Boost Import, Export Trade Through Uganda Connect

In response to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s directive for a more compelling presentation of Uganda and its products in foreign markets, Uganda Connect has emerged as a pivotal platform. The launch of Uganda Connect, a private sector-led brand and marketing drive,

July 27, 2023

News

UPC Asks Private Media Owners To Dialogue With Govt To Rescind Presidential Directive On Adverts

Uganda Peoples Congress ‘UPC’ party has called upon the private media owners for constructive engagements and dialogue with government that seeks an amicable solution with focus on a percentage share of government adverts between public and private media to remove the on

July 26, 2023

Business·Crime·National News

Ham Vs DTB Case: Ham Enterprises Petitions Constitutional Court to Reverse Supreme Court ‘Defective & Unconstitutional’ Judgement

Ham Enterprises through their lawyers of Muwema and Company advocates have petitioned the Constitutional Court Challenging the Supreme Court judgement of 13, June 2023. According to Ham Enterprises, the judgement was defective and unconstitutional as it Contravenes articles: 2, 20, 21, 28,

July 26, 2023

Business

Expert Advice: Rubombora Tips Uganda Airlines On How To Break Even, Operate Profitably

Running an airline is one of the most risky ventures in the world and because of this, investors in most cases have to think twice or rather thrice before staking their money in any airline company. The airline business is not only

July 25, 2023

Politics

NEED Tasks Gov’t To Probe Poisoning Claim of Prominent Ugandans

The Opposition National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has tasked the government to investigate the alleged poisoning of prominent people, which they say is on the rise. NEED Secretary General Asuman Odaka said this during the press briefing on Monday, July 24,

July 25, 2023

National News

UPDATE: Dr. Karungi Pinned On Negligence That Led To Death Of Patient In Labour

High Court in Fort Portal City has held Dr. Karungi Christine liable for negligence, which resulted in the death of an expectant mother who had been admitted to Ntara Health Centre 1V with labour pains, awaiting delivery. The unfortunate incident occurred on

July 25, 2023

National News·Op-ed

OPED: Turmoil in FDC; Is Besigye’s Chauvinism a Source Of Conflicts In the Party?

By Massa Abrahams Kampala: The ongoing political wrangles in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have been instigated by selfish individuals in the party. The saboteurs include founder and first President Dr. Kizza Besigye, Waswa Birigwa, the national chairman, chief whip Ibrahim

July 24, 2023

News

LoP Mpuuga Accuses UPDF Of Collecting Illegal Tax From Fishmongers

The Uganda People’s Defence Force soldiers under the marine unit have been accused of levying illegal taxes on the fishing communities. Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, said during a media briefing held in Kalungu on Monday, July 24, 2023,

July 24, 2023

Politics

Dr Besigye Vows To Mobilise Masses To Throw Out The Ruling NRM Government

Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president Col (Rtd) DR. Kizza Besigye has said he will not contest in the coming 2026 general election but instead mobilise masses to throw out of power the NRM regime. Besigye argued that it is

July 24, 2023

National News

Campaigns Against EACOP Project Are Not Based On Facts-Katikkiro Mayiga

Buganda’s Premier Charles Peter Mayiga has scoffed at environmental activists campaigning against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, that their campaigns are not based on facts on the ground. The Katikiro, who spent three days this week touring oil and

July 24, 2023