Feature phones commonly known as kabiriti or Mapeesa phones still dominate Uganda’s market having reached 26.7 million, an increase from 25 million at the close of 2023, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has revealed. The Commission revealed this in the Annual Communications Sector Report 2024 that was published by the
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Another batch of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport received for the general elections. The Electoral Commission on Sunday received the third consignment of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport as preparations intensify for Uganda’s January 15 general elections. The shipment, which includes ballot papers for District and City Chairpersons
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US-based satellite internet company Starlink has moved to block the use of its services in Uganda, following directives from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Starlink, which is locally represented by Starlink Global Internet Services Uganda Ltd (Starlink Uganda), says its satellite internet services have been operating illegally in the country
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Farmers of Wokukiri village, Mbale district receiving modern bee hives Centenary Bank, Bees and Trees Uganda have launched the Coffee Agroforestry for Environment and Livelihood Enhancement initiative, aimed at restoring degraded land, promoting environmental conservation, improving livelihoods, and strengthening financial inclusion. The initiative aims to tackle the challenges of environmental
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Uganda’s State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra Bahinduka (C), speaking to the media Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), last night hosted a vibrant “Uganda Night” cultural showcase at Villa Soraya in Rabat. This is part of the high-level
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A leading Chinese Newspaper has penned a strongly worded editorial condemning the United States’ latest move to advance a massive arms sales package to Taiwan, describing it as a dangerous escalation that undermines the very foundations of China–US relations. In the editorial, The China Daily notes that the reported US$11
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Bishop Lawrence Mukasa closes the “Holy Door,” assisted by Xaverian missionaries, after Mass at Kasana Cathedral on Sunday, December 28, 2025. PHOTO BY BERNARD BAKALU The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana–Luweero, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, has urged Catholics to rid their homes of all fetishes and objects
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NUP Presidential candidate Bobi Wine and his supporters holding the National Flag at a rally Ugandans using the national flag without authorization risk being arrested and prosecuted for abuse of the national symbol, according to Uganda Police Force. The police through its Spokesperson, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, has echoed the voice
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VP Alupo Addressing media at her Home in Katakwi Town council -Photo by Emmanuel Olinga The government of Uganda has allocated Ugx 80 billion to commence the cattle rehabilitation in Teso, Lango, and Acholi regions. The Presidential Cattle Rehabilitation Committee handed over its report to President Museveni on Wednesday, September
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Henry Musasizi, Uganda’s Minister of State for Finance The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has been given a task to collect over UGX40Trn to finance the UGX69.399Trn 2026/27 national budget. The rest of the funds will be raised through borrowing. The details are contained in the National Budget Framework Paper for
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