Legal
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Magistrates’ courts set for expanded powers under new law
KAMPALA, March 31, 2026 — Magistrates’ courts in Uganda are poised for a major boost in authority and efficiency following the passage of the Magistrates Courts [Amendment] Bill, 2026, a reform expected…
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MPs shocked as Mityana district recovers just Shs 250,000 from Shs 8bln PDM funds
KAMPALA, March 30, 2026 – Members of Parliament [MPs] have expressed shock and concern over Mityana district’s dismal recovery of funds under the Parish Development Model [ PDM ], after it emerged…
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SECU land row escalates as Bukwo delegates block access, dispute heads to court
BUKWO, March 28, 2026 — A simmering land dispute within Sebei Cooperative Union Limited [SECU] has escalated into open confrontation and legal action, after rival delegates clashed over a controversial plan to…
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Over 4,900 households in Hoima City benefit from PDM
HOIMA CITY, March 26, 2026 — At least 4,905 households in Hoima City have benefited from the Parish Development Model [PDM], in a boost to government efforts to transition communities from subsistence…
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Uganda’s February 2026 revenue falls short by Shs 180bln amid weak tax performance
KAMPALA, March 26, 2026 — Uganda’s domestic revenue collections in February 2026 fell short of target by Shs 180.08bln, reflecting weaker-than-expected performance across key tax categories, according to the latest Performance of…
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Uganda coffee players form national body to boost global competitiveness
KAMPALA, March 24, 2026 — Stakeholders across Uganda’s coffee value chain have launched a new umbrella body aimed at strengthening the country’s foothold in the lucrative global market. The newly formed Commercial…
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Igara Tea Factory workers strike over salary arrears, unremitted NSSF contributions
BUSHENYI, March 22, 2026 — Operations at Igara Growers Tea Factory in Bushenyi have ground to a halt after workers laid down their tools in protest over four months of unpaid salaries…
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Kwania police destroy illegal meat in Aduku health crackdown
KWANIA, March 21, 2026 — Police and veterinary authorities in Kwania district have launched a crackdown on the sale of illegal and uninspected meat in Aduku Town Council, after complaints from residents…
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IBANDA: SACCO posts record growth as members warned against dormant accounts, loan defaults
IBANDA, March 18, 2026 — ISSIA SACCO has recorded what Board Chairman Chris Boonah described as a period of “tremendous growth”, even as the leadership warned members over rising dormant accounts and…
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Employees in Bunyoro urged to embrace saving culture to prepare for old age
HOIMA, March 16, 2026 — The National Social Security Fund [ NSSF ] Chief Commercial Officer, Geoffrey Waswa Sajjabi, has urged employees in the formal sector in the Bunyoro Subregion to embrace…
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