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January 24, 2025

LIST: 2024 PLE: Top 50 Pupils at Kampala Parents Who Excelled Highly in Division One

Kampala Parents School has once again affirmed its position as a hub of academic excellence, with several students excelling in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). The 2024 PLE results, released on

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November 1, 2024

Crane Bank Saga: Sudhir Again Defeats DFCU In UK Court

High Court of Justice and Business courts of England and Walesking’s bench division commercial court (KBD) Court in London has dismissed a petition in which DFCU Bank Limited and 14 others [defendants]

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October 19, 2024

Internal Affairs yet to start probing Rugiirwa, others over illegal diplomatic passport

The Ministry of Internal Affairs investigation is yet to start a probe into illegal holders of diplomatic passports; these include Rugiirwa Katatumba’s alleged possession of the same passport. As pressure mounts on

East African Military Chiefs Call for Immediate Ceasefire In Eastern DRC

Military leaders from East African Community (EAC) member states convened in Nairobi on Friday to address the worsening conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The high-level discussions followed a

February 22, 2025

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Parliament Grants 9.5 Bn In Tax Waivers To Selected Investors

Parliament has approved tax waivers amounting to over Shs9.5 billion for various local investors in the 2024/2025 financial year. This follows the adoption of a report by the Committee on Finance, Planning,

February 22, 2025

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Gov’t Seeks UGX 697 Billion Loan To Fund Umeme Buyout Ahead Of Concession Expiry

The Ugandan government has formally requested parliamentary approval to borrow $190.9 million (UGX 697.8 billion) from Stanbic Bank to finance the buyout of Umeme Limited, the country’s main electricity distributor. The proposal

February 19, 2025

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Lango Region’s Top Fish Farmer Appeals to President Museveni for Fish Farming Reforms

Ms. Fiona Acayo, CEO of Dewilos Fish Farm and the 2023 Farmer of the Year Award winner for the Mid-Lango region, has called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to implement critical reforms

February 17, 2025

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Sheena Ruparelia: The Invisible Architect of Ruparelia Group Growth, Expansion and Dominance

Sheena Ruparelia, the daughter of Ugandan Billionaire Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has emerged as a key figure in driving the Ruparelia Group’s global engagement and philanthropic initiatives, seamlessly blending business leadership with social

February 15, 2025

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Dr Sudhir Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award For Transforming Uganda’s Business Sector

Uganda’s wealthiest businessman and Chairman of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, H.E. Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his exceptional business achievements and his

February 13, 2025

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MPs Query UGX 93Bn State House Budget For Donations & Vehicles Ahead Of 2026 Polls

Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have raised concerns over State House’s request for UGX 93Bn, which includes UGX 83.03Bn for presidential donations and UGX 10Bn for purchasing new vehicles for

February 8, 2025

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Untouchables: Furious Ugandan MPs Protest Finance Ministry’s Decision To Cut Parliament’s Budget By UGX 145Bn

A storm has erupted in Parliament as Members of the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee strongly oppose the Ministry of Finance’s decision to slash the institution’s budget by UGX 145 billion for

February 6, 2025

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BoU Money Heist: Accountant General Semakula, Eight Finance Officials Arrested Over Shs 60Bn Fraud

Nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, including Accountant General Lawrence Semakula, have been arrested over their alleged role in the misappropriation of Shs 60 billion (approximately USD 15.7 million) through

February 4, 2025

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Why Dr Sudhir Ruparelia is Still Uganda’s Richest and Big-hearted Billionaire

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is arguably Uganda’s richest man and one of East Africa’s wealthiest businessmen. His Ruparelia Group comprises over 28 companies and has tentacles in real estate, financial services, education services,

February 4, 2025

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LIST: 2024 PLE: Top 50 Pupils at Kampala Parents Who Excelled Highly in Division One

Crane Bank Saga: Sudhir Again Defeats DFCU In UK Court

Internal Affairs yet to start probing Rugiirwa, others over illegal diplomatic passport

East African Military Chiefs Call for Immediate Ceasefire In Eastern DRC

Parliament Grants 9.5 Bn In Tax Waivers To Selected Investors

Gov’t Seeks UGX 697 Billion Loan To Fund Umeme Buyout Ahead Of Concession Expiry

Lango Region’s Top Fish Farmer Appeals to President Museveni for Fish Farming Reforms

Sheena Ruparelia: The Invisible Architect of Ruparelia Group Growth, Expansion and Dominance

Dr Sudhir Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award For Transforming Uganda’s Business Sector

MPs Query UGX 93Bn State House Budget For Donations & Vehicles Ahead Of 2026 Polls

Untouchables: Furious Ugandan MPs Protest Finance Ministry’s Decision To Cut Parliament’s Budget By UGX 145Bn

BoU Money Heist: Accountant General Semakula, Eight Finance Officials Arrested Over Shs 60Bn Fraud

Why Dr Sudhir Ruparelia is Still Uganda’s Richest and Big-hearted Billionaire

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