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Kyotera, Uganda —A fatal road crash in the early hours of Saturday has left one police officer dead and three others injured along the Mutukula–Kyotera road. The accident occurred at around 4:00 a.m. at Kasanvu, involving a police Land Cruiser (UP 2914 T) and a Mercedes-Benz trailer (T824 DXF/T529 EFJ). According to police spokesperson SP…
The Bank of Uganda has successfully raised nearly USh 2.96 trillion through its October 1, 2025, Treasury bond auction, with strong investor demand across all three maturities on offer — 2-year, 5-year, and 15-year bonds. According to the central bank’s press release, the auction featured reopenings of existing bonds maturing on 13 January 2028 (2-year),…
The Ugandan government has dismissed the planned industrial action by public service workers as “illegal and premature,” urging labour unions and civil servants to remain committed to serving the nation while salary negotiations continue. Minister of Public Service, Hon. Muruli Mukasa, reaffirmed government’s position that salaries for public officers would be enhanced under a phased,…
Ugandan civil society organizations (CSOs) have sounded the alarm over what they call a looming crisis for children, as government debt and fiscal pressures continue to consume resources that should be invested in education, health, and social protection. In a press briefing following regional budget conferences in Gulu, Mbarara, Mbale, Arua, Masaka, and Kampala, the…
Amolatar, Uganda – A tragic boat accident on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar District has claimed the lives of seven people after their vessel capsized on Friday morning, September 19, 2025. The incident occurred at around 11:00 AM near Kiryanga Village, Kiryanga Parish in Acii Sub-county, when a boat carrying 36 passengers hit a stationary tree…
Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has launched consultations on new tax measures for the 2026/27 financial year, inviting citizens, businesses, and civil society to submit proposals. The announcement, made by Moses Kaggwa, Director of Economic Affairs, comes as government faces a tighter resource envelope and a growing dependence on domestic revenue to sustain spending. Uganda’s preliminary…
Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has released the First Budget Call Circular (BCC) for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining government priorities, spending ceilings, and indicative funding for local governments. Issued by Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST) Ramathan Ggoobi, the circular sets the tone for the next budget cycle and aligns planning with the…
Addis Ababa — In a development drawing attention within Ethiopia’s Christian community, 84 churches across ten cities have replaced their signboards to bear the name Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. The change follows a ceremony organized on September 10 by Shincheonji’s Peter Tribe, where local pastors publicly declared…
Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended Salt TV’s morning programme Omusunsuzi after determining that it breached minimum broadcasting standards. In a statement released on Saturday, the regulator said the show, which airs weekdays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, contained abusive content, inappropriate language, and unprofessional conduct by presenters. The Commission…
Kampala, Uganda — The East African Community (EAC) this week brought together government officials and business leaders in Kampala to confront one of the bloc’s most stubborn integration challenges: the free movement of professionals across borders. The two-day Public-Private Dialogue, held from September 11–12, was billed as the first of its kind and aimed at…
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