Bank of Uganda Battles Global Economic Storm to Protect the Shilling 

Uganda buys far more from foreign countries than it sells abroad, creating a massive $4.6 billion trade gap. Because international sellers only accept US dollars, local traders are constantly scrambling to buy greenbacks, driving the dollar’s value up and shilling down.

NUP’S Charles Matovu Passes on after Short Illness

"It is very sad to learn of the death of our brother Hon. Charles Matovu, former Member of Parliament for Busiro South, who passed on yesterday. Hon. Matovu represented his people with vigor and utmost dedication in the 11th Parliament. He was a member of the Parliamentary football team, where his tremendous contribution led us to dominate the East African Parliamentary games. My condolences go out to his family, the people of Busiro South, and the country at large. May he rest in eternal peace., Tayebwa said.

UETCL Breaks Ground on 400kV Karuma–Tororo Transmission Line

Sweden’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Anna-Maria Olsson, celebrated the decade-long partnership between Uganda and Sweden in developing critical electricity transmission infrastructure.

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Rwanda to Host African Formula One Grand Prix in Early 2030s

The inaugural race will take place once a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera is complete. The track will be developed to meet Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Grade 1 standards, required for hosting Formula One races.

Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Breaches

According to the Premier League, some sponsorship payments were partly funded by ADUG but were recorded as commercial revenue generated by Manchester City. The commission also found that other arrangements were used to reduce the club’s reported expenses.

HOIMA: Kabalega International Airport Receives First Passenger Aircraft

Kabalega International Airport also called Hoima International Airport is Uganda’s second international airport after Entebbe. Its construction began in 2018 as part of infrastructure for the oil industry in the Albertine Graben, the planned Uganda Oil Refinery, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). It is also intended to support tourism and agriculture in western Uganda.

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“Houses were brought down by tractors while mothers and children watched helplessly, pleading for more time to save their belongings. This is not enforcement. This is cruelty,” Oyat said.
Oboth added that to ensure the process is completely fair and transparent, the leadership requested help from the Head of Public Service, pointing out that the parliamentary service is, after all, a public institution that must answer to high standards.

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Bank of Uganda Battles Global Economic Storm to Protect the Shilling 

Uganda buys far more from foreign countries than it sells abroad, creating a massive $4.6 billion trade gap. Because international sellers only accept US dollars, local traders are constantly scrambling to buy greenbacks, driving the dollar’s value up and shilling down.
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"It is very sad to learn of the death of our brother Hon. Charles Matovu, former Member of Parliament for Busiro South, who passed on yesterday. Hon. Matovu represented his people with vigor and utmost dedication in the 11th Parliament. He was a member of the Parliamentary football team, where his tremendous contribution led us to dominate the East African Parliamentary games. My condolences go out to his family, the people of Busiro South, and the country at large. May he rest in eternal peace., Tayebwa said.

UETCL Breaks Ground on 400kV Karuma–Tororo Transmission Line

Sweden’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Anna-Maria Olsson, celebrated the decade-long partnership between Uganda and Sweden in developing critical electricity transmission infrastructure.

Sports

Rwanda to Host African Formula One Grand Prix in Early 2030s

The inaugural race will take place once a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera is complete. The track will be developed to meet Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Grade 1 standards, required for hosting Formula One races.

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Bank of Uganda Battles Global Economic Storm to Protect...

Uganda buys far more from foreign countries than it sells abroad, creating a massive $4.6 billion trade gap. Because international sellers only accept US dollars, local traders are constantly scrambling to buy greenbacks, driving the dollar’s value up and shilling down.

NUP’S Charles Matovu Passes on after Short Illness

"It is very sad to learn of the death of our brother Hon. Charles Matovu, former Member of Parliament for Busiro South, who passed on yesterday. Hon. Matovu represented his people with vigor and utmost dedication in the 11th Parliament. He was a member of the Parliamentary football team, where his tremendous contribution led us to dominate the East African Parliamentary games. My condolences go out to his family, the people of Busiro South, and the country at large. May he rest in eternal peace., Tayebwa said.

UETCL Breaks Ground on 400kV Karuma–Tororo Transmission Line

Sweden’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Anna-Maria Olsson, celebrated the decade-long partnership between Uganda and Sweden in developing critical electricity transmission infrastructure.

UPC Condemns Inhumane Railway Reserve Demolitions, Demands an Immediate...

“Houses were brought down by tractors while mothers and children watched helplessly, pleading for more time to save their belongings. This is not enforcement. This is cruelty,” Oyat said.

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Oboth added that to ensure the process is completely fair and transparent, the leadership requested help from the Head of Public Service, pointing out that the parliamentary service is, after all, a public institution that must answer to high standards.

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