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MPs task gov’t to explain low maize prices

The Government Chief Whip, Ruth Nankabirwa, told Parliament that the President had been briefed about the poor maize prices and…

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MPs want ban on sachet waragi

The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, advised Okot Ogong to prepare a motion and present it to Parliament. Kadaga also…

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Age Limit Ruling in Photos

A number of politicians especially from the opposition side are already in court for the final verdict.

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India’s Prime Minister Modi offers shs780b to Uganda

Modi leaves after inking several deals on trade and other areas of cooperation.

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Women MPs decry slow progress in achieving gender parity

The President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region, who is also the Speaker of the Parliament of Botswana,…

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20 Rwandans convicted over illegal entry into Uganda

The court ruled that the 20 Rwandan men pay each 600,000 shillings or face prison for 13 months. The only…

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Sugarcane growers petition parliament over unfair tax

The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has promised to mediate between the ministers for trade, agriculture and finance and sugarcane…

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Fish maw traders petition Speaker Kadaga over UPDF torture

In his televised New Year address, Museveni acknowledged claims of high-handedness by the UPDF, but praised it for keeping rogue…

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OPINION: Ugandans abroad can play a key role in development

Ethiopia already had a high level of economic growth. Now, with Ethiopians abroad ready to lend a hand in the…

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Out To Lunch: Coffee is the other gold, don’t just drink it, grow it

In 2013, newly appointed Buganda Katikkiro (Prime Minister) Charles Peter Mayiga started touring the vast Kingdom as part of his…

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Jose Chameleone on wanted list after beating and refusing to pay Uber driver

The case is registered at Lubowa Police station.

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Uganda to borrow heavily to revive national airline

Works and Transport Minister Monica Ntege Azuba told the press on Tuesday that delivery of the first CRJ900 jet is…

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Indian Premier Modi begins 2-day state visit

The Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi has begun a 2-day state visit to Uganda. Mr. Modi who arrived in…

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