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Airtel Money and URA Partner to Revolutionise Tax Payments Through Mobile Phones

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In a major leap toward digital transformation and financial inclusion, Airtel Money and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have launched a groundbreaking partnership enabling Ugandans to pay taxes and access government services directly from their mobile phones. The collaboration, announced at a high-profile event, promises to simplify civic and business obligations by eliminating the need […]

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CID arrests 12 officials in hhost worker probe

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KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has arrested 12 senior government officials from six different agencies in connection with creating “ghost workers” on the government payroll, a police source said. Detectives are still searching for a dozen other suspects. The arrests follow a presidential directive from President Yoweri Museveni to CID Director Assistant

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Breaking News: Former Minister, Mary Karooro Okurut dies

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Mary Busingye Karooro Okurut was a Ugandan educator, author, politician, and women’s rights advocate whose work spanned literature, academia, and public service Mary Busingye Karoro Okurut was born on 8 December 1954. She was a Ugandan educator, author and politician. She held several ministerial positions in the NRM government, the latest being a Cabinet Minister

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Kutumela the catalyst in Bafana Bafana’s thrilling win over Guinea

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South Africa’s Thabiso Kutumela was the heartbeat of a thrilling 2-1 win over Guinea — a performance that not only earned him the TotalEnergies Man of the Match award but also reaffirmed his status as one of the team’s driving forces in the tournament. The Richards Bay FC midfielder delivered a masterclass in vision, movement,

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Mutakubwa heroics keep Uganda’s CHAN dream alive

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On a night when the Mandela National Stadium pulsed with the energy of 34,180 passionate fans, Uganda’s Joel Mutakubwa delivered a performance that will be remembered long after the roar of the final whistle faded. The BUL FC goalkeeper was the immovable force behind a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Niger, a result that reignited Uganda’s

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CHAN 2024: Uganda Defeats Niger Namboole to Secure Second Successive Win and Edge closer to Qualification

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Namboole Stadium, Monday Night, Uganda Cranes recorded their second successive victory in the CHAN 2024 Group C campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Niger, keeping their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages firmly alive. The win sees Uganda climb to six points from three matches, setting up a potential group decider against South

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Ugandan Diplomat in Hot Soup for Allegedly Supplying Cocaine in U.S

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NATIONAL The United States government has indicted a Ugandan Diplomat, two Kenyan nationals and a Bulgarian for supply of 5 Kgs of Cocaine and arms to a terrorist organization. Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, Elisha Odhiambo Asumo, Subiro Osmand Mwapinga (Kenyan nationals) and Peter Dimitrov Mirchev were indicted on April, 2025 at the District Court, Alexandria Virginia.

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Ecuador nightclub shooting kills eight people

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A shooting at a nightclub in Ecuador killed eight people and injured three others, police have said. Authorities were called to the Santa Lucía property in the early hours of Sunday morning, where they found seven people already deceased after gunmen opened fire. An eighth person died in hospital. Police said the motive for the

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Two tourists drown at sea amid gale-force winds in Greece

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Two tourists drown at sea amid gale-force winds in Greece. Two Vietnamese tourists have drowned after being swept into the sea by strong winds while visiting a beach on the Greek island of Milos, the country’s embassy in Greece has confirmed. The incident took place on Friday at Sarakiniko Beach, a popular tourist destination known for its white

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Electoral Commission Opens Nominations for Uganda’s 2026 General Elections

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Kampala | Uganda – The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially kicked off the road to Uganda’s 2026 general elections by opening the nomination process for all categories of political candidates, including those vying for the presidency. Starting August 11 to August 24, presidential aspirants will be able to collect supporter forms, official nomination forms, and detailed nomination guidelines, according

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