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Will Uganda's NIN tax push deliver more revenue?
SPECIAL REPORT | Uganda is betting that replacing the Tax Identification Number (TIN) with the National Identification Number (NIN) will widen the tax base and curb leakage. But with millions already registered for tax, the harder test is whether better identification can actually translate into more revenue, reports Ronald Musoke. Uganda has a new … The post Will Uganda's NIN tax push deliver more revenue? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:17
A transition on Canvas
From a senior art lecturer at Makerere University Art School to now a full-time artist in his retirement, Paul Lubowa uses his phase in his life to self- discover himself as an artist and individual, and through the process creates art that permeate with new energy and rhythm. ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | … The post A transition on Canvas appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:17
Highlights of Xi's remarks on BRICS cooperation
NEW DELHI | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on BRICS countries to strengthen unity among the Global South and play an active, stabilizing and positive role in global affairs, while putting forward five initiatives on greater BRICS cooperation. Xi made the remarks when attending the second day of the 18th … The post Highlights of Xi's remarks on BRICS cooperation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:44
Namilyango, Bweranyangi win Leg 1 of the Hima Clash of Titans
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Namilyango College and last year's Ladies winners, Bweranyangi Girls School, have won the first leg of the Hima Cement-sponsored Clash of Titans at Uganda Golf Club. The Ngonians, as they are commonly known, garnered 356 points from the 15 schools. Kings College Buddo was runner-up with 352 points … The post Namilyango, Bweranyangi win Leg 1 of the Hima Clash of Titans appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:45
Ajok wins MTN Quarterly Tee
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Sheila Ajok, beat a huge field of 181 men and lady golfers to claim the MTN Quarterly Tee at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Ajok, returned a perfect 65 nett to emerge winner of the MTN Quarterly Tee for September. Counsel Saidi Kirarira, was the best Golfer in Group A … The post Ajok wins MTN Quarterly Tee appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:00:45
Rugumayo breaks Entebbe course record to win MTN pro tee
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ronald Rugumayo broke the Entebbe Club course record as he dominated the second leg of the MTN Pro Tee series, reinforcing his growing status among Uganda's leading professional golfers. Rugumayo carded an impressive 16-under-par 268 over 72 holes to win the tournament, which was part of a September golf … The post Rugumayo breaks Entebbe course record to win MTN pro tee appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@kfm Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:04
Parliament's Commission resolves to scrap the Service Award
The Parliamentary Commission has resolved to scrap the controversial Service Award item from the Parliament's budget for the current financial year, 2026/2027. This follows a storm that erupted during the 11th parliament after information about a service award to the then Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga, and the three The post Parliament's Commission resolves to scrap the Service Award first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:20:35
Uganda's opposition FDC reiterates call on government to fund school feeding programme
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has reiterated a call on the government to fund the school feeding programme, beginning with the most vulnerable communities across the country. This latest call comes as schools reopen for third term today, running until December 4th. According to the The post Uganda's opposition FDC reiterates call on government to fund school feeding programme first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:45
PFF condemns police for blocking planned procession
The Peoples Front for Freedom (PFF) has condemned Uganda Police for blocking its planned peaceful procession to the office of the Chief Justice today in Kampala to deliver its petition about continued denial of medical bail to its leaders. Addressing the media at the party's office along Katonga Road The post PFF condemns police for blocking planned procession first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:13:30
Hearing of Teso election petitions postponed after road crash involving assigned judge
Hearing of election Petitions 2026 at the Soroti High Court has been pushed to a later date that shall be communicated to all the parties due to absence of the presiding judge. This is after the assigned judge, Lady Justice Mary Kaitesi who was scheduled to hear the three The post Hearing of Teso election petitions postponed after road crash involving assigned judge first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:41:54
Zawadi Bus Company suspends operations over spiraling debt
Zawadi Bus Services Company has suspended all operations in Adjumani, leaving workers without jobs and passengers stranded. The management of Zawadi Bus Services has attributed its decision to the mounting bank debts that accumulated after the Covid-19 pandemic, which severely disrupted the company's operations and finances. Mr. Simon The post Zawadi Bus Company suspends operations over spiraling debt first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:31:39
Innaugural Kampala Jazz Marathon hit so many perfect octaves
By the time Navio appeared at around 9:30pm, the waterfront crowd had already been properly jazzed. The evening at Explorer Resort and Marina had begun with the sort of elegant musical restraint one might expect from a jazz festival: warm lighting, light reflections on the lake from across, champagne being popped, glasses being raised and The post Innaugural Kampala Jazz Marathon hit so many perfect octaves first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@theguardian Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:03:41
Uganda reverses Invictus Games withdrawal after reassurance from King Charles
Military chief had pulled country out over 'Harry-Meghan nonsense' but U-turned after clarification from the palaceUganda has U-turned on its decision to withdraw from the Duke of Sussex's Invictus Games after the country's military chief said he had been reassured by King Charles that there was "no problem" with its participation.Last week, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the eldest son of the Ugandan president, Yoweri Museveni, made the surprise announcement the country would not participate in the games in a post on X. He said he was motivated by his respect for the king amid division over the "Harry-Meghan nonsense". Continue reading...
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@sqoop Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:06:43
'Don't joke with the music industry' — Sama Sojah speaks on alleged witchcraft
Singer Sama Sojah has claimed that his experiences in Uganda's music industry have gone beyond the usual pressures of making music, alleging that he has encountered what he believes are attempts to harm him through witchcraft. The Akaama hitmaker made the revelations during a recent media interview, where he warned fellow musicians against taking the The post 'Don't joke with the music industry' — Sama Sojah speaks on alleged witchcraft first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:58:00
Abi, Araga Evicted from Big Brother Naija Show
The Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef House has seen two more departures, with Abi and Araga becoming the eighth and ninth housemates respectively to leave the competition after seven weeks in the House. For Abi, the eviction brought an end to a run that saw her serve as Head of House twice, in Week The post Abi, Araga Evicted from Big Brother Naija Show first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:05:04
Road trip to Mbarara ends in a night of music and dance
The party began long before the first performer stepped onto the stage. By the time Club Canvas On the Move reached GKAT Resort in Mbarara on Saturday night, the travelling crowd had already spent hours turning a journey from Kampala into an experience of its own. The convoy set off from Shell Lugogo in the The post Road trip to Mbarara ends in a night of music and dance first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:35:45
Sheila Gashumba calls for ban on celebrity boxing matches
Media personality Sheila Gashumba has criticised the growing trend of celebrity boxing matches, questioning whether participants are adequately prepared to take part in a sport that demands both physical and mental fitness. In a post shared on her social media platforms, Sheila expressed concern that organisers and audiences may be waiting for a serious incident The post Sheila Gashumba calls for ban on celebrity boxing matches first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:56:00
Equity Group brings investors to Uganda to explore trade and investment opportunities
More than 150 business leaders, investors, policymakers and private-sector players from 10 countries have gathered in Kampala to explore trade and investment opportunities in Uganda. The delegation is in the country as part of the 2026 Uganda Trade and Investment Roadshow organised by Equity Group, which aims to connect Ugandan businesses with regional and international The post Equity Group brings investors to Uganda to explore trade and investment opportunities first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:57:04
From Kawempe to Mbale, B'raka takes over Mbale
At the beginning of the year, Joshua Baraka came under fire from fellow artists. Most of them argued that he has managed to do as many things outside Uganda, in Kenya and Nigeria, but does anyone know who Baraka is, if he staged a show in Arua. As they always say, be careful of what The post From Kawempe to Mbale, B'raka takes over Mbale first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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