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We are determined to protect the lake, Museveni tells fishing communities

President Museveni has  fishing communities that the government aims at protecting Uganda’s lakes for sustainable fish production. “A lake is a common property for all Ugandans, it is not like Rwakitura which is private property. Lakes, mining sites, etc. are not personal properties, even me at Rwakitura I’m a shareholder of Lake Kyoga so this …

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Govt banks on new online marine insurance platform to reduce premium flight, increase collection

The Minister for Finance, Matia Kasaija has said the launch of an online platform for payment of marine cargo insurance is a gamechanger in revenue collections by government and reducing premium flight. All importers are required by law to have a local marine cargo insurance policy for all incoming cargo. Speaking during the launch of …

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Uganda to Boost Tax Revenue with Marine Insurance Portal Launch

Uganda’s tax revenue losses are projected to decrease as commodity prices are expected to fall, according to Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury. Speaking at the launch of local Marine Insurance Portal in Kampala, Mr Ggoobi emphasized that the new platform will make marine insurance premiums more favorable for importers and exporters. …

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Frank Rusa, Robert Kabushenga and Richard Byarugaba ignored in ‘strange’ shortlist for KCCA ED role.

Robert Kabushenga, Richard Byarugaba and Frank Rusa missing on the final shortlist of 12 published by the Public Service Commission as government moves to fill the substantive position of executive editor at the City Hall. The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced a shortlist of 12 candidates for the executive director position at the Kampala …

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Teachers arrested over sharing fake PLE papers plead guilty

The four teachers arrested by police over sharing fake Primary Leaving Examination papers have pleaded guilty. Kevin Bakashaba, the director of studies at Kimongole Primary School, Vincent Muheeki, a teacher at Vision Primary School in Ibanda, Albert Pabeku, a teacher at Stone Rigdge Primary School in Kira in Wakiso district and Hosea Oyet a teacher …

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Police arrest 30 in Kampala downtown operation

Police in Kampala  have arrested 30 people in an operation carried out targeting criminal hubs in the city centre. According to Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, the intelligence-led operation targeted  Container Village in Central Division, Kampala District. “This area is known for criminal planning and narcotics consumption, often leading to crime around Clock Tower,” …

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First Lady Warns Schools Against Exorbitant Fee Hikes

The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, has issued a stern warning to school officials against raising tuition fees excessively, stating that such increases undermine the integrity of Uganda’s education system. During the groundbreaking ceremony for a new science block and the inauguration of a dormitory complex at St Mary’s College Kisubi in …

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Toxic Politics, Bureaucracy Hurting EAC Market Growth, Experts Warn

The East African Community (EAC) market, with its combined GDP of around $305 billion and a population nearing 300 million, holds vast potential for regional trade, investment, and integration. Spanning seven member states—Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the recently joined Democratic Republic of Congo—the bloc aims to foster a common market to …

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