Views: 5Uganda Cubs in Morocco: Meet the 22 Young Stars Chasing U17 AFCON Glory The stage is set for Uganda Cubs as they embark on their quest for continental supremacy at the AFCON U17 tournament in Morocco, running from March 30th to April 19th, 2025. With a blend of homegrown talent and one foreign-based gem, […]
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Views: 2 Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Calls for More Funds for Child Disability Benefit Uganda is set to introduce a National Child Disability Benefit to support families raising children with disabilities. This was the focus of the National Child Benefit High-Level Dialogue Meeting organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with
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Views: 6 Ugandan Government revises UMEME buyout to US$118 million Government has revised the loan request to buy out electricity distribution company, UMEME, from over US$190 million, to over US$118 million. This was contained in the Special Audit Report for the end of lease and assignment between UMEME Limited and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited
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Views: 2Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa chairs the House sitting on Thursday, 27 March 2025 Govt seeks tax exemptions to Bujagali, local start ups Government has proposed yet another tax exemption to Bujagali Hydropower Project that will see the power producer relieved of the burden up to 30 June 2032. The proposal is contained in the
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Views: 3Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi speaking during the House sitting on Thursday, 27 March 2025 Finance Tables Shs40.7 Trillion budget for FY 2025/26 Government has presented a Shs40.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, outlining significant investments across key sectors to drive economic growth and development. This is contained
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Views: 2Straight Talk Africa, which Ssali launched in 2000, remains one of VOA’s most influential programmes. Shaka Ssali, the longtime host of VOA’s Straight Talk Africa, passed away at the age of 71, just two weeks before his 72nd birthday. Uganda and the world lost a respected figure in African journalism. Shaka Ssali, the longtime
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Views: 2South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar has reportedly been arrested© Simon Maina/AFP/Getty Images South Sudan vice president arrested, fearing escalation South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar was arrested in Juba, his party’s Foreign Relations Committee chairman said in a statement. Machar, a long-time rival to President Salva Kiir, was arrested at his compound in
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Views: 56Uganda Cranes bounced back in style with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Guinea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night at Mandela National Stadium. Allan Okello’s stunning free-kick in the 34th minute was enough to secure all three points in a crucial Group G clash. Head coach Paul Put made four
Views: 2Police to recruit 10,000 constables ahead of general elections As country gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) is seeking Shs157 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year budget to cater for recruitment of probation police constables (PPCs). Uganda is slated to hold general elections in January 2026 and the
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Views: 4(L-R) The Minister of State for Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, Gender Minister, Betty Amongi, the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa (centre), State Minister for Disability Affairs, Hellen Asamo, the PS, Gender Ministry, Aggrey Kibenge, together with the Miss Uganda and selected children with disabilities at the Sheraton event on Wednesday 26 March 2025 Deputy
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