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Ggaba Tragedy: Police submit case file to DPP

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force has completed investigations into the Ggaba kindergarten killing case and submitted the file of charges against Christopher Okello Onyum, the murder suspect, to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for perusal and guidance before he is arraigned in court. Addressing Journalists …

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AFCON 2027: Govt pressured over gaps in stadium readiness

While partners are largely upgrading existing facilities, Uganda has taken a more capital-intensive route, investing heavily in new stadium construction Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s multi-billion shilling push to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is facing intensifying scrutiny after Parliament exposed critical infrastructure shortfalls. This raises …

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The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental. According to the budget proposals tabled by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development before parliament on Wednesday, the total resource envelop …

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Likely impact of Uganda’s Sovereignty Law on NGOs

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2025 is closer to being passed following its endorsement by the NRM Parliamentary Caucus on Friday. This decision by the MPs “with guidance from President Museveni” has caused jitters among opposition politicians and civil society, as it is believed it would …

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10,000 Kikuube residents benefit from PDM

Kikuube, Uganda | URN | The Kikuube district local government has so far distributed shillings 10 billion to over 10,400 people in the district under the Parish Development Model (PDM). The disbursement exercise is currently being initiated in the sub-counties of Kabwoya, Bugambe, Buhimba town council, Buhimba Sub County, Kiziranfumbi …

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Tackling tax burden to match expanding taxpayer register

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The recently circulated information that the government planned to raise income tax (Pay-as-You-Earn), later dismissed as false, reignited debate over Uganda’s tax system which overburdens a few and leaves out the majority. ‎‎‎Ugandans, especially taxpaying citizens, are always worried about the next budget introducing new …

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2,000 Surgeons sharpen Knives for 2026 Imbalu ceremony

Mbale, Uganda | URN | AT least 2,000 traditional surgeons are set to undergo training to enable them safely remove the foreskins off thousands of boys to turn them into men during the coming Imbalu season due in four months’ time. The Bugisu cultural institution has also intensified internal preparations …

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