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Fort Portal RCC Halts Daily Charges For Taxi Operators

On Tuesday, 15th April 2024, the Deputy Resident City Commissioner (DRCC) of Fort Portal City, Mr. Businge Emmanuel, announced the suspension of daily charges for operators at the Mpanga Taxi Stage for vehicles on the Fort Portal–Kamwenge–Mbarara route. The decision followed a

April 17, 2025

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How Sanjeev Mansotra Combines Philanthropy and Green Practices

Sustainable development has become the most crucial topic nowadays in the global debate, especially in Africa, where the challenge is to achieve a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and innovator Sanjeev Mansotra focuses on addressing these challenges through

January 23, 2025

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Byabakama Exposes Suspended Secretary Leonard Mulekwah’s Dirty Deals At EC Ahead Of 2026 Polls

The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under scrutiny after suspending six staff members, including Secretary Leonard Mulekwah, amid allegations of mismanagement of funds. EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to combating corruption, emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy. The suspensions,

January 23, 2025

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PLE 2024: Hormisdallen, Kampala Parents Headline Schools with Best Students Scoring 4 in 4

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, with boys continuing to outperform girls overall, except in the English subject. UNEB figures reveal that 84,301 candidates achieved Division One, representing 10.7% of those who sat

January 23, 2025

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UPC’s Amongi Is A Political Prostitute -Gen Otafiire Slams Gender Minister

he simmering political rivalry in Uganda’s Lango sub-region has taken a dramatic turn, with Minister of Internal Affairs Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire launching a pointed critique of Gender Minister Betty Amongi. Otafiire accused Amongi of failing to meet her responsibilities in

January 21, 2025

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Sudhir at 69: Celebrating the legacy of an iconic Businessman, Father, Philanthropist

Walk through the streets of Kampala, and you’ll see landmarks that echo one man’s vision and ambition. From the towering Kampala Boulevard to the serene Speke Resort Munyonyo, Sudhir Ruparelia has redefined the city’s skyline, leaving an indelible mark on Uganda’s socio-economic

January 18, 2025

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Justice Julie Sebutinde To Become Next President Of International Court Of Justice

Ugandan judge Julie Sebutinde is set to become the next president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), making history once again as she ascends to one of the highest roles in international law. Her presidency marks a significant chapter for the

January 15, 2025

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President Museveni Celebrates Uganda’s St Kizito High School at Zayed Sustainability Prize in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 14th January 2025 – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni joined global leaders in Abu Dhabi to witness the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize awards ceremony. Uganda celebrated a historic milestone as St Kizito High School Namugongo emerged as one of the three

January 15, 2025

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Scandal: URA Faces Huge Revenue Deficit As Good Brothers’ Sluggishness Causes Traffic Congestion,Theft At Namanve Industrial Park

Namanve Industrial Park is grappling with significant traffic congestion, with an alarming buildup of trucks parked along roadsides and occupying vacant spaces. This situation has created opportunities for theft, particularly targeting fuel, batteries, and other valuable truck components. Denis Onencan, the Criminal

January 14, 2025

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Scandal: MPs Block Govt’s Recruitment Of Seed School Teachers Citing Corruption, Nepotism

Speaker of Parliament Hon.Anita Among has tasked the State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo, to explain why the Ministry of Education proceeded with the recruitment of teachers for seed schools despite a parliamentary directive to halt the exercise. The directive

January 11, 2025

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BoU Staff In Panic As Museveni Orders Arrest Of Shs60 Billion Scandal Perpetrators

Staff at the Bank of Uganda (BoU) are on edge after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ordered further investigations and potential arrests over the misappropriation of Shs60 billion. The directive follows a forensic audit report by the Auditor General that uncovered significant irregularities

January 10, 2025

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