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Annual Bankers Conference 2026Role Of Bankers Towards Uganda’s Tenfold GDP Growth
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- Annual Bankers Conference 2026Role Of Bankers Towards Uganda’s Tenfold GDP Growth
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- 3:19
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- 4 days ago
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- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has urged stakeholders in the financial sector to work towards reducing the cost of credit to accelerate financial inclusion and support the country’s tenfold growth strategy.
While officiating at the Annual Bankers’ Conference 2026, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi emphasized the significance of affordable credit in driving economic transformation.
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- PWDs Representation On Tvet Board: Representation Expected To Attract More Pwds In Skilling Hubs
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) in collaboration with a consortium of other organizations have urged employers to institutionalize disability inclusion in workplaces rather than treating it as a personal issue.
Stakeholders say creating inclusive workplaces requires deliberate efforts, including skills development, awareness and appropriate occupational tools.
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- Makerere Showcases Research Innovations | Min. Jonard Asiimwe Calls for Support for Local Innovation
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, has commended Makerere University for advancing research and innovation to address national development challenges.
Asiimwe says Uganda’s growing capacity to develop home-grown solutions is critical to reducing reliance on imported technologies while achieving the country’s development agenda.
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- LIVE: 82nd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS OF PRESIDENT MUSEVENI | SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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- 1:32:53
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- LIVE: 82nd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS OF PRESIDENT MUSEVENI | SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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- Research To The Market — Makerere Seeks To Turn Innovation Into Prosperity.
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- 6:53
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, has challenged Makerere University to move research and innovation beyond the laboratory and into products and services that can drive Uganda’s development.
The Minister made the call while concluding his maiden ministerial visit to Makerere, held on the 21st and 22nd of July under the theme “Research Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies and Enterprise Creation.”
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- Destination Uganda Promotion In Zurich - Advertising Campaign Targeting Swiss Travellers
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Uganda is stepping up efforts to attract more Swiss tourists through a new tourism promotion campaign in Zurich, Switzerland.
The campaign, being implemented by the Embassy of Uganda in Switzerland in partnership with Private Safaris, is showcasing Uganda’s wildlife, nature and tourism experiences to potential travellers.
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- Uganda Forex Bureau Association Donates Food Items to Karamoja Relief Initiative
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Following the Karamoja Relief Initiative recently launched by Mufti Sheikh Dr. Ramadan Mubajje in support of the drought affected families in Karamoja, members of the Uganda Forex Bureau and Money Remittance Association have contributed various food items in support of Initiative. The members led by their Chairman, Hajji Masoud Obeid,handed over the items which included maize flour,beans,sugar among others to the Deputy Mufti,Sheikh Dr. Hafiz Muhammed Bukenya,at UMSC Headquarters ,Old Ka mpala. Introbyte.
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- LIVE: EXPOSE THE CORRUPT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT - MANAFWA DISTRICT | SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- 2:47:14
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- EXPOSE THE CORRUPT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT - MANAFWA DISTRICT
Hon. Balaam Under The Guidance of H.E.Y.K Museveni & CDF Gen. Muhoozi
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- URC Introduces 1:30 Pm Coach On Kampala–Mukono Route: Commuters Hail Urc For Improved Services
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Uganda Railways Corporation has introduced a new 1:30 PM passenger coach on the Kampala–Mukono route, expanding its service to meet growing commuter demand.
The new service, which officially commenced operations yesterday, September 18th, has been welcomed by commuters, with many calling for more coaches and further improvements to passenger services.
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- URA Commission Legal Affairs Calls For Public Accountability And Trust
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Commissioner for Legal Services and Board Affairs, Catherine Kyokunda Donovan, has called for greater accountability and trust in both professional and personal dealings.
Kyokunda says people should not be defined by the positions they hold, but by the values they demonstrate in their daily lives.
She made the remarks while engaging fresh graduates and trainees at Grant Thornton Uganda, as part of activities aimed at promoting professional ethics, skills development and community responsibility.
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- Government Launches New Equipment to Strengthen Fisheries Monitoring in Uganda
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The government has launched new quality assurance and enforcement equipment to strenghthen fisheries monitoring control and surveillance a cross Uganda’s water bodies and landing sities
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- Muhoozi Presidential Bid: Teso NRM Leaders Embark On Collection Of Signatures
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- NRM leaders from Teso subregion have started collecting signatures to endorse Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 presidential.
The exercise, that was launched recently, is expected to run for one month across the 11 districts of Teso subregion.
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- KUCWING’S WATER LIFELINE: New Valley Dam Set to End Water Woes in Nebbi
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A multi-million-shilling valley dam has sparked excitement among residents of Kucwing Sub-county in Nebbi District.
The long-awaited project is expected to ease persistent water shortages, provide a reliable source of water for livestock, domestic use, and support agricultural production.
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- River Nyamwamba Bursts Its Banks Several People Left Homeless And Property Washed Away
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Major rivers in Kasese district have again burst their banks leaving residents in total counting losses in property destruction
River Nyamwamba, River Nyamugasani, River Mubuku increased it’s water levels following heavy rains that filled up the streams.
Some of the residents leaving along the Kamulikwizi water channel in Kasese Municipality have been left homeless.
The highly affected areas includes Nyakasanga ward, Kamulikwizi cell, Kanyangeya, Kitooro cell all in Kasese Municipality.
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- Manafwa District Job Scandal: Officials Arrested Over Alleged Job-for-Money Deals
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara has established that jobs at the district of Manafwa are acquired on account of patronage.
Corruption stands in the second position where applicants have to pay money in the range of 10-100 million shillings to get jobs.
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- Rescue from Hunger in Karamoja: Nile Humanitarian Development Agency Delivers Relief
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- More than one thousand households in Karamoja have received food and non-food relief items to help them cope with the food crisis in the region.
The assistance was distributed in Moroto, Kaabong and Amudat districts by the Nile Humanitarian Development Agency in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister, with support from Embrace Relief.
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- Moroto Referral Hospital Officials Under Spotlight Over Accountability Concerns
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Officials of Moroto Regional Referral Hospital faced tough questions from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, Central, over financial and management queries raised in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year 2024/2025 on Thursday.
The queries include 61 million shillings in non-tax revenue, of which only 6 million shillings was transferred to the Consolidated Fund, as well as missing equipment, including four ambulances and a neonatal ventilator.
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- Thousands of PLU Supporters Protest at Turkish Embassy Over Fred Lumbuye Handover
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Thousands of supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda held a peaceful demonstration at the Turkish Embassy in Kololo, protesting what they describe as Turkey’s failure to handover controversial Ugandan based blogger in Turkey Fred Lumbuye to Uganda government.
The peaceful demonstrators, led by PLU Secretary General Fadil Twalla, were met by heavy security, resulting in a standoff at the embassy gates.
Twalla wanted to deliver a letter outlining the protesters’ concerns, but the embassy reportedly declined to receive the document, instead calling for the matter to be handled through diplomatic channels.
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- Hoima City to Host 3rd National Cleaning Exercise on September 26, 2026
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Government has ordered all schools and institutions of government to participate in the 3rd national cleaning exercise scheduled for 26th September 2026 whereas the seventh day Adventist to observe the Sabbath day on the 27th.
All standard operational procedures have been put in place to support the cleaning exercise with Hoima city on the spot to host the 3rd cleaning exercise.
Our Reporter Winnie Nalusiba with the report;
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT @10PM WITH SHARON KYOMUGISHA | SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- 44:13
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT @10PM WITH SHARON KYOMUGISHA | SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- PM Speaks Tough on Government Wasteful Spending | Nabbanja Warns Officials Over Borrowed Funds
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja has advised the Presidential Advisory Committee on Budget (PACOB) to critically scrutinize and examine all government expenditures in order to avoid wasteful expenditures.
Nabbanja says a number of government projects on which the government has borrowed money have been mismanaged by government officials who should protect them.
The Prime Minister was speaking to members of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Budget at her office in Kampala.
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- LIVE: UBC LEERO NE JETHRO KASAIGI | SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- 30:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC LEERO NE JETHRO KASAIGI | SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- LIVE: UBC LUNCHTIME NEWS || SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- 33:38
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC LUNCHTIME NEWS || SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- LIVE: GOOD MORNING UGANDA I SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- 2:22:55
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- LIVE: GOOD MORNING UGANDA I SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT WITH SHARON KYOMUGISHA | SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- 1:09:07
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT WITH SHARON KYOMUGISHA | SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- Re-Thinking Merit: Gender, Quotas & Access to STEM Education
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- “Re-thinking Merit: Gender, Quotas, and the Making of STEM Access at the University.”
Hosted in collaboration with Makerere University CoBAMS, Baylor University, IGREC, and the University of St Andrews.
Discover groundbreaking research, engage in meaningful dialogue, and explore how gender and policy shape access to STEM education
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- Ebyuma Bihya Eby'Okussa Mu Nkola Mateeka n'Eby’Omulabo Bito Ngozeddwa Okukasa Omutindo
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Gavumenti etandikizza ebyuma by'okutumbula omutindo n'eby’okussa mu nkola amateeka okunyweza okulondoola, okufuga, n'okukuuma eby'envuba mu nnyanja z'Uganda n'emyalo gyonna.
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- LIVE: EXPOSE THE CORRUPT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT - MANAFWA DISTRICT | SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- 1:05:32
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- EXPOSE THE CORRUPT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT - MANAFWA DISTRICT
Hon. Balaam Under The Guidance of H.E.Y.K Museveni & CDF Gen. Muhoozi
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- UFCC Assets Surpass One Billion Shillings as Growth Is Reported in 2025/26 Financial Year
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Uganda Federation of Maul Guemgo community Credit Cooperative Societies UFCC has reported growth in its financial position during the 2025/26 financial year, despite prevailing economic challenges.
The federation says its total assets have surpassed one billion shillings, as it moves to strengthen financial discipline, digital transformation and the performance of member institutions.
This was during the 4th annual general meeting and elections of a new board members held at Buwama Mpigi
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- Youth Activists Remanded Over Public Nuisance Charges
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court in Kampala has remanded eight youth activists from Rooted in Resistance until October 12, 2026, over charges of public nuisance.
The activists were arrested on Monday near Parliament as they attempted to deliver petitions calling for a free and transparent oil economy, reforms in the oil sector, and the promotion of environmentally friendly projects to support Uganda’s inclusive development.
The arrest comes as Uganda prepares for commercial oil production, with the government having officially named the country’s crude oil “Pearl Sweet.”
The government has also said the oil project is now 91 percent complete, with first oil expected before the end of 2026.
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- LIVE: EXPOSE THE CORRUPT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT - MANAFA DISTRICT | SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- EXPOSE THE CORRUPT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT - MANAFA DISTRICT
Hon. Balaam Under The Guidance of H.E.Y.K Museveni & CDF Gen. Muhoozi
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- AG Sam Mayanja Clears Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I’s Coronation | Culture Takes Precedence
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Attorney General Sam Mayanja has cleared the preparations for the coronation of the new Omukama of Tooro Kingdom Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo the first.
Dr. Sam Mayanja says that the disputing parties have failed to provide evidence that the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV left a heir.
The learned AG also revealed that the Tooro Culture takes precedence in matters of succession hence giving space for the coronation of the new Omukama.
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- LIVE: EXPOSE THE CORRUPT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT - BUDUDA DISTRICT I SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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- 2:33:10
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- EXPOSE THE CORRUPT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT - BUDUDA DISTRICT
Hon. Balaam Under The Guidance of H.E.Y.K Museveni & CDF Gen. Muhoozi
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- Government urged to phase out PLE, UCE over school dropouts
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The government is being urged to rethink Uganda’s examination system, with calls to phase out the Primary Leaving Examination and Uganda Certificate of Education exams to reduce school dropouts.
Former MUBS Principal Professor Waswa Balunywa says the current system contributes to learners being left behind.
The call was made during a Rotary Kampala Platinum meeting organized under the theme a journey of leadership, service and impact, where members also raised concerns over child suffering and irresponsible parenthood.
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- URA Engages Landlords On Rental Tax: Three-Month Grace Period For EFRIS Compliance Issued.
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Uganda Revenue Authority has given landlords in Kampala Central Business District a three-month ultimatum to declare their rental incomes and enrol payments on the EFRIS system.
During a stakeholder engagement, URA Commissioner General John Musinguzi Rujoki warned that the authority would pursue legal action against non-compliant landlords.
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- The Balaam Anti- Corruption Slides: Arrests Bududa RDCs,DEO,Inspector Of Schools & Eight Others
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- 4:05
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The minister for local government Balaam Barugahara has arrested the two assistant resident district commissioners for Bududa district after locals pinned the duo for siding with the corrupt in the district
The arrested are accused of witch hunting the parish development modal anti corruption whistle blowers
Balaam has in Bududa district this Thursday as he continues to expose the corrupt
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- 90 Days, Tougher Local Government: Nameere Takes on Corruption, PDM Abuse & Sleeping Officials
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere is marking her first 90 days in office with a tough accountability drive, targeting corruption, absenteeism and manipulation of government-programmes.
Nameere says the ministry has taken the fight directly to the districts, with officials and contractors being forced to account for public-resources.
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- Gen. Muhoozi for President 2031? Kampala LC Chairpersons & Workers MP Rwakarajara Endorse Him
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Kampala Local Council One and Two chairpersons have formally endorsed General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the 2031 presidency.
The local leaders presented their endorsement at the Patriotic League of Uganda secretariat in Naguru, where they were received by the PLU General Secretary, Twallah Fadil.
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- Over 40 NUP & FDC Supporters Cross to PLU in Kasese | PLU Calls for Unity Against Corruption
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- 40 people from NUP and FDC in kasese have crossed to the patriotic league of uganda, waiting to endorse general muhoozi kainerugaba for the 2031 presidential race.
Receiving the group, PLU secretary general fadil twala urged them to embrace unity and join efforts to fight corruption and drive the country’s development.
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- Crowded Cities, New Answers:Minister Namuganza Unveils New Push To Replace Outdated Urban Structures
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- As Uganda’s towns and cities keep growing fast, ageing structures, congested spaces are defining developments due to improper planning.
State Minister for Housing Princess Namuganza Persis wants owners of old urban properties to renovate, rebuild or partner with developers to give these spaces a new outlook.
This was revealed by as Uganda prepares for the second Real Estate and Housing Expo, with the country seeking innovative answers to a 2.48-million-unit housing deficit.
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- Water Crisis Bytes Amuru As Dry Spell Takes Its Toll.
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A water crisis is deepening in Amuru District, where a prolonged dry spell has left several major boreholes dry.
The crisis has disrupted the daily operations of health facilities and schools, while also affecting the livelihoods of local communities.
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- LIVE: PATRIOTIC LEAGUE OF UGANDA DEMONSTRATION TO THE TURKISH EMBASSY || SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- 39:47
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- LIVE: PATRIOTIC LEAGUE OF UGANDA DEMONSTRATION TO THE TURKISH EMBASSY || SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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- MSC Affordable Financing: Inside Sao-Zirobwe SACCO's Growth
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- In Luweero District, a small savings group that began with just 251 members two decades ago has grown into a financial powerhouse serving nearly 27,000 people, with billions of shillings now in savings and loans out to farmers.
That growth is largely attributed to a long-running partnership with the government's Microfinance Support Centre, which has brought affordable credit and a tractor-hire scheme to Zirobwe SACCO's members — cutting farming costs, lifting incomes, and creating jobs. We hear now from General Manager Rita Nansitu on how the SACCO is changing lives.
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- Uganda Launches Emergency Care Training to Save Lives in Critical Moments
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Ministry of Health has officially launched a new project to strengthen emergency care across Uganda, training 2,400 health workers in 200 facilities nationwide. Officials say the goal is to ensure no one is exempt from an emergency, and every facility — even the smallest — is ready to respond.
Health experts say acting within the critical "golden hour" after an injury can mean the difference between life and death, and could cut poor outcomes by half. UBC has more on what this means for patients across the country.
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- Works At Nateete Road: Lord Mayor Cautions Developers Against Encroaching On Drainage Channels.
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Kampala lord mayor, engineer Ronald Balimwezo has called on developers encroaching on drainage channels and waterways to vacate, warning that such developments contribute to the deterioration of city roads.
The mayor made the remarks while inspecting maintenance works on Nateete road, where a 6.5-kilometre stretch from Kibuye to Busega is undergoing maintenance expected to take four months.
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- 3rd Fiscal Responsibility Charter: LOPS Office on Fighting Corruption
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- 4:41
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Members on the parliament committee on budget have expressed a need for members of parliament from the ruling party and the ones from opposition to work together, come up with deep strategies to fight corruption that erodes public resources and hence affect budget targets.
While presenting the opposition response to the charter of fiscal responsibility for financial year 2026/27 – financial year 2030/31 to the budget committee, the shadow minister for finance Gyaviira Lubowa Ssebina said the IGG report of 2021 indicated that Uganda loses 9.14 trillion shillings to corruption emphasizing that as they fight corruption it fights back.
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- Tribute To King Oyo: Col. Edith Nakalema Reflects On His Legacy
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The death of Tooro’s King Oyo Kabamba Nyimba Iguru has continued to draw tributes, with mourners reflecting on his life, leadership and the legacy he leaves behind. At a prayer service organized by Makerere University students at St. Francis Chapel, State House Investors Protection Unit Head Col. Edith Nakalema described the late king as an example to young people, urging them to make meaningful use of the time they have and remain focused on their purpose and relationship with God.
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT @10PM WITH SHARON KYOMUGISHA I SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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- 1:03:02
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT @10PM WITH SHARON KYOMUGISHA I SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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- Empango Rituals: 82-Year-Old Mugoma Worries About Who Will Succeed Him
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- As Tooro Kingdom nears the enthronement of the King Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the first, we bring you a story of some of the Rituals performed during Empango.
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- Low Voter Turnout in Adjumani West By-Election as Police Report Peaceful Voting
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- 4:40
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- There is low voter turnout in Adjumani West parliamentary By election.
Voting materials were delivered in time but some polling stations opened beyond 9:00 AM as opposed to 7:AM due to failure to get the required 10 witnesses to open the voting materials.
