March 3, 2026
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Uganda Exports Hit by South Sudan E-Tax at Nimule Border
THE STORY Uganda's export corridor to South Sudan is facing renewed turbulence following the introduction of a new electronic permit levy by the gover...
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March 3, 2026
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EAC Summit in Arusha: Uganda Leaders Focus on Integration
THE STORY The East African Community announced that the heads of state of the bloc will hold their 25th ordinary summit on March 7 in the northern Tan...
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March 2, 2026
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Uganda's 2026 Salary Framework for Externally Funded Projects
THE STORY The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has released a 2026 salary framework for exter...
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March 2, 2026
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EAC Customs Bond Launches to Boost Uganda Cross-Border Trade
THE STORY The East African Community has launched a unified customs guarantee system designed to slash cross-border trade costs and unlock nearly $2 b...
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March 2, 2026
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Makerere University VC Wins African Educationist of the Year Award
THE STORY Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, has been awarded the African Educationist of the Year Award. He received this...
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March 1, 2026
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Uganda NWSC Unveils 2030 Water for All Strategic Vision
THE STORY The Managing Director of Uganda's National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha, has completed the first leg of a nationw...
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March 1, 2026
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Uganda Traders' China Mission: NETA Sponsors Benchmarking Trip
THE STORY The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association Uganda (NETA-Uganda) has unveiled plans and preparations to sponsor Ugandan traders and e...
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March 1, 2026
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Uganda Airlines Suspends Dubai Flights Over Airspace Closure
THE STORY Uganda Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Dubai. The national carrier announced the suspension following an airspace closure link...
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March 1, 2026
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US-Israel Strike on Iran: Global Reactions & Uganda's View
THE STORY According to a report from Xinhua republished by PML Daily on March 1, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a surprise strike on Iran...
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February 28, 2026
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Uganda Airlines Suspends Dubai Flights Due to Airspace Closure
THE STORY Uganda Airlines has temporarily suspended its scheduled flights to Dubai. The national carrier announced the suspension in a travel advisory...
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February 28, 2026
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Uganda, Africa Urged to Boost Output for China Zero-Tariff Trade
THE STORY An expert has urged African countries to increase their production levels to fully benefit from China's zero-tariff policy and better access...
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February 27, 2026
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USAID Employee Confesses to Stealing Uganda Hospital Vehicle
THE STORY An employee of the USAID Uganda Health Activity (USAID-UHA) has allegedly confessed to stealing and selling a vehicle belonging to Gulu Regi...
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