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NEMA: “We haven’t approved Ham Kiggundu’s Nakivubo Channel plan”

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has denied claims that it approved businessman Hamis Kiggundu’s ambitious plan to upgrade the Nakivubo drainage channel in Kampala. NEMA’s executive director, Barirega Akankwasa, told MPs on Defence and Internal Affairs Committee in Parliament that there were still environmental and social impact studies to be done before the project…

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Bailiffs wanted Shs1.2 billion for shifting DFCU’s desks from former Crane Bank branches. A judge said “no”

The High Court has temporarily halted the enforcement of over Shs 1.2 billion in costs awarded to court bailiffs in a protracted property dispute between DFCU Bank Limited and Meera Investments Limited. The ruling by Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya grants interim relief to DFCU Bank pending the resolution of broader appeals. The case originates from…

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URA offers defaulters final tax amnesty to boost compliance, revenue

The Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) announced a blanket amnesty for taxpayers with arrears a move that some say signals a strategic shift toward fostering voluntary compliance and easing financial burdens on businesses still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The URA’s move comes as Uganda grapples with uneven revenue collection. According to official figures, domestic tax…

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He came to Uganda as a refugee. He allegedly defiled an 8 year-old girl. A judge has given him bail for Shs 1 million

In a shocking decision, Justice Paul Nshimye, a High Court judge based in Mbarara, has allowed a male refugee accused of aggravated defilement to walk free on bail while awaiting trial. The ruling, made on September 12, 2025, has raised eyebrows because aggravated defilement – the crime the man is charged with – is one…

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Gen Muzeeyi Sabiiti fighting for life after accident

Former Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Sabiiti Muzeyi, is fighting for his life following a severe road accident on Saturday evening. He was returning from a traditional giveaway ceremony in Sembabule of President Museveni’s granddaughter, Nsasiirwe Keinembabazi Karugire. The crash took place on the Lwengo–Kampala highway. According to initial reports, Gen Sabiiti’s convoy…

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Uganda Tourism Association rebrands for stronger global presence

The leading voice of Uganda’s private tourism sector has undergone a significant transformation, officially adopting a new name to enhance its identity and outreach. The organisation, previously known as the Confederation of Uganda Tourism Association, is now formally called the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA). This change, announced in a press release, follows a lengthy process…

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Government set to overhaul its communication strategy

The government is taking bold steps to overhaul its communication strategy, aiming to close a longstanding gap between service delivery and public perception. Under the leadership of the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, new reforms are set to revitalize how government communicates, ensuring Uganda’s progress is effectively shared and misinformation is curbed. Recent surveys…

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EACOP intensifies campaign against gender-based violence, sexual reproductive health risks

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has launched a campaign to prevent Gender-Based Violence and harassment and address Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHR) risks, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of communities along the pipeline route. Together with its implementing partner, Health Promotion International (HPI), EACOP recently conducted a Gender-Based Violence and SRHR…

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World Vision ordered to pay former worker Shs17.8 million over unfair dismissal

The Industrial Court has ordered World Vision Uganda to pay its former employee, Bonny Ocen Shs 17.8 million as compensation over unfair dismissal. Ocen was hired by World Vision, a global Christian organization focused on helping children and communities escape poverty, in 2017 as Project Officer for Resilience and Livelihood programs in Minakulu Oyam district….

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Mbarara International Airport project receives Museveni’s nod

President Museveni has met with a China-based consortium to discuss the proposed development of an international airport in Nyakisharara, Mbarara. The project, led by Base 7 Aviation International Academy and their consultants, Hamster Business Solutions, aims to transform the region’s economic landscape. According Charles Mugabi and Alexandria Judith Kyakunzire of Base 7 Aviation International Academy,…

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Stanbic Bank calls for bold investment to unlock Uganda’s youth potential

Stanbic Bank Uganda has called for aggressive investment in entrepreneurship and innovation to address the country’s youth unemployment crisis. The bank made the call during the Investor Roundtable Summit hosted by the Makerere University Alumna Association. The event, themed “Exploring Opportunities for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Value Creation for Accelerated Socio-Economic Integration and Development of Sub-Saharan…

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Sumayya Girls High School crowned Stanbic National Schools Championship 2025 champions

Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship shone brightly as the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) celebrated its 10th anniversary at a vibrant grand finale held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. Sumayya Girls High School, Nsangi, triumphed in the Student Spark category with their innovative Urocare UTI detector, a groundbreaking early-detection kit designed to help young women identify…

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Solicitor General clears Kiteezi landfill decommissioning works

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has obtained clearance from the Solicitor General to commence decommissioning and repurposing of the Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso following its tragic collapse in 2024. The process will involve cutting and stabilisation of steep waste slopes, pollution management, and sealing off the waste surface among others. KCCA’s Deputy Executive Director,…

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How did Wasswa Balunywa, the ‘grandfather’ of the Bcom degree, end at Luzira ‘University of Understanding?’

Prof Waswa Balunywa is a name synonymous with the transformation of business education in Uganda. Widely regarded as the “grandfather of the Bcom degree,” he led Makerere University Business School (MUBS) for over three decades, turning it from a small department at Makerere University into a leading institution with over 20,000 students and an expansive…

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Justice Mulyagonja: “We have no power to stop re-arrests of bailed suspects”

The Constitutional Court has thrown out a public interest lawsuit aimed at stopping security agencies from re-arresting suspects immediately after they are granted bail, acquitted, or released by courts. The court said the case doesn’t require interpreting the Constitution but is better suited for the High Court to handle as a human rights enforcement matter….

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Former CMI chief Maj Gen James Birungi detained in Makindye on treason, corruption charges

Maj Gen James Birungi, the former Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI) , has been arrested and is currently detained at the Makindye Military Police Barracks, sources haave confirmed. He reportedly faces charges, including treason, corruption, and related offences. Bbeg Media understands that Birungi’s arrest follows an internal investigation initiated by the UPDF high command into…

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They worked as law enforcement officers at KCCA for 14 years. Court says they can’t get pension

The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by 34 former law enforcement assistants who argued they were unfairly fired by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and deserved pension, gratuity, and other benefits. The three-judge panel upheld an earlier decision by the Industrial Court, saying the workers were bound by their short-term contracts and…

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Museveni closes NRM delegates conference with strong call against corruption, division

President Museveni has urged party leaders to reject corruption, division, and injustice to maintain the NRM’s unity and public trust. Museveni made the plea while closing the party’s delegates conference at Kololo Independence Ground. Freshly endorsed as the NRM flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, Museveni congratulated the delegates for completing a massive nationwide exercise…

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Eight schools compete for Shs 20 million prize in the 2025 Stanbic National Schools Championship

Eight innovative student teams from across Uganda are gearing up for the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025 grand finale, set to take place on August 29 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this milestone edition, themed the “Battle of Champions,” will see secondary school students pitch groundbreaking solutions for a chance to…

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Businessmen Kayondo and Mukasa sued Equity Bank. They claimed they had cleared part of Shs 1.3 bn loan. The bank won

The High Court (Commercial Division) yesterday rejected an application by Ratidu Trading Ltd and two individuals to review and set aside a previous judgment ordering them to pay over Shs 1.3 billion to Equity Bank (U). Justice Susan Odongo dismissed the case, saying the applicants failed to prove they had discovered new evidence or that…

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Prudential Uganda brings clean water to 71 schools

Prudential Uganda, working with Tusafishe, a local social enterprise, has successfully completed a project to provide clean drinking water to 71 schools across western and eastern Uganda. This eight-month effort, called the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, has changed the lives of over 119,562 students by giving them access to safe water. The project,…

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