Tag: Wakiso District

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public University in Busoga Sub-Region

“After discussing the proposal to establish Busoga University as a public university, Cabinet decided to name it Iganga University,” Lumumba said.

Omukama Nyabongo I Names Interim Government, Maintains Prime Minister Rwomiire

Culture

Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.

Business

Why Aggressive Taxation May Not Solve Uganda’s UGX 143.92...

When the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) aggressively enforces digital systems like EFRIS or increases implicit transaction levies on an economy already choked by a 4.1% inflation rate, it doesn’t create wealth but panic.

National News

After 25 Years, Derick Lukwago Seeks Another Term as...

"I have been the chairperson for Nsasa Village for 25 years, and I promise I will continue to serve the people of Nsasa as long as they give me the mandate to do so," Lukwago said.

Crime

Two Arrested as Police Probe Suspected Murder in Kira

Police in Kira Division have launched investigations into a suspected murder following the discovery of a decomposed body believed...

Agriculture

Museveni Proposes Scrapping PAYE Tax for Scientists to Accelerate...

Museveni compared the proposed exemption to existing tax relief for police and army personnel, stressing that scientists deserve similar recognition for their role in national development.

Crime

Former New Vision Journalist Shot Dead Near Home in...

Nam served at New Vision for nearly three decades, covering business, environment, and politics. After retiring from active journalism, he ventured into tourism, marketing, and book publishing.

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