Heavy rains cut off Kampala–Masaka highway at Katonga bridge
Motorists have been told to use the Mityana route after water rose above the bridge deck overnight. Engineers will inspect the structure at first light.
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Breaking and national news from across Uganda: government, politics, the regions and the stories that affect daily life. Original reporting from Kampala and the regions.
Gulu City council passes new market levy after heated debate
Traders say the new daily fee will push up prices at Gulu Main Market.
Residents of Kasese, Bundibugyo and Ntoroko districts demand faster relief as floodwaters keep 2,000 families from home
District leaders say more than 2,000 families have been displaced since August.
Government pledges UGX 40bn to rebuild flood-hit bridges in western Uganda
Works ministry engineers say the first three crossings will reopen by December.
Parliament approves UGX 72 trillion budget after late-night sitting
MPs voted the spending plan through shortly after 2 AM. The opposition walked out over the size of domestic borrowing.
Jinja residents protest water rationing as dry spell bites
Some neighbourhoods say they now get tap water only two days a week.
Boda boda operators given new registration deadline by KCCA
Riders have until the end of October to register with the authority or risk having their motorcycles impounded.
Soroti hospital opens first regional cancer unit
Patients from Teso will no longer need to travel to Kampala for chemotherapy.