Uganda’s Economy Defies Global Odds With Steady Growth

Uganda’s economy continues to show remarkable strength despite turbulent global conditions, according to a new government report. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development revealed Tuesday that the country…

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Bwera Goes Digital: Free Public WiFi Launched in Border Town

The quiet streets of Bwera Town buzzed with excitement yesterday as the government switched on free public WiFi, marking a major step in Uganda’s push to connect its most remote…

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Kagame Returns to Public Eye After Two-Week Absence, Holds Talks with Obasanjo

After two weeks of intense speculation about his whereabouts, Rwandan President Paul Kagame made his first public appearance on Tuesday, June 24, meeting former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in Kigali.…

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Trump’s Proposed Money Transfer Tax Threatens Ugandan Families’ Lifeline

A small line buried in Donald Trump’s new legislative proposal could have big consequences for thousands of Ugandan families who depend on money sent home from relatives working in America.…

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Digital Irony: Tanzania Bans X Over Porn While Officials Keep Tweeting

Tanzania has announced it will block access to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over pornographic content. Information Minister Jerry Silaa confirmed the decision, saying the…

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MKM Engineering Lights Kisaasi With High-Tech Wiring

KAMPALA, Uganda — Minutes after dusk, the new KTL Mall in Kisaasi snaps to life like a stage set. A ribbon of cool-white LEDs traces every cornice, warm sconces paint…

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President Museveni Shifts Focus: Fighting Poverty Trumps Creating New Cities

President Yoweri Museveni has made a strong case for prioritizing poverty eradication over the creation of new cities and districts in Uganda. During a meeting with journalists from Greater Luweero,…

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Ministry of Education Cracks Down on Public Exam Result Displays

The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued a strict ban on the public display of students’ national examination results, declaring the common practice illegal under Uganda’s data protection laws.…

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Speaker Among Hails Buganda’s Katikkiro for 12 Years of Outstanding Leadership

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has publicly praised the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, for completing twelve years of exceptional service to the kingdom and…

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Uganda Launches Massive National ID Registration and Renewal This Month

The long-awaited mass enrollment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards (IDs) will finally begin on May 27, the government has announced. After months of delays, the Ministry of Internal…

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