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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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Nyakibale SACCO members warned over loan defaults at 20th AGM
RUKUNGIRI, March 26, 2026 – Members of Nyakibale Development SACCO have been urged to honour their credit obligations and ensure timely loan repayments to safeguard the institution’s financial stability. The call was…
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MP Ssewungu Demands Action Over Market Fires
KAMPALA, March 21, 2026 — The Shadow Minister of Education, Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu, has expressed concern over the rising cases of market fires in Kampala causing widespread losses. Reports indicate that a…
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EACOP compensation reaches 98 percent as Uganda targets July 2026 first oil production
KAMPALA, March 14, 2026 — Compensation for persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project has reached 98 percent, according to the Director for Economic and National Content Monitoring at…
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MPs pass motion to combat sickle cell disease
KAMPALA, March 13, 2026 — More funds are expected to be allocated for the treatment and management of sickle cell disease following a motion passed by the House on Thursday. The motion…
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Justice sector leaders urge investment in legal aid
KAMPALA, March 9, 2026 — Legal professionals have urged the government to scale up investment in legal aid services to bridge the access to justice gap in the country. The call was…
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Unauthorised Shs 950mln refinery master plan expenditure queried at Lands ministry
KAMPALA, March 8, 2026 — The development of the Hoima Oil Refinery proximity area has come under scrutiny after Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee [Central Government] queried the Ministry…
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Custodian Board grilled over inventory of departed Asian properties
KAMPALA, March 7, 2026 — The Departed Asians Property Custodian Board [DAPCB] has come under intense scrutiny over missing records, stalled property disposals and alleged fraud, more than 50 years after former…
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PDM loan repayment phase to begin in March, MPs told
KAMPALA, March 6, 2026 — The two-year grace period for repayment of loans issued under the Parish Development Model [PDM] will expire in March 2026, with beneficiaries across the country expected to…
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Parliament recalled to consider another Shs 2.2trn in loan requests
KAMPALA, December 16, 2025 — Parliament has been recalled from recess to consider loan requests amounting to about Shs 2.2 trillion and to receive the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper [NBFP], signalling…
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