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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Gulu City council passes new market levy after heated debate
Traders say the new daily fee will push up prices at Gulu Main Market.
Coffee exports hit record as farmers in Bugisu cash in on high prices
Earnings rose for a fourth month in a row, according to the coffee authority.
Bank of Uganda holds central bank rate at 9.75% as inflation eases
The central bank says inflation is expected to stay close to its 5% target this year.
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.
Cranes name 26-man squad for AFCON qualifier against Tanzania
Three uncapped players earn a first call-up as the coach looks to rebuild the defence.
KCCA FC unveil new coach ahead of UPL season opener at Lugogo
The club has signed the former youth team coach on a two-year deal.
Mbarara dairy farmers switch to solar coolers as milk prices dip
A cooperative of 300 farmers says the coolers cut spoilage by half.
Government pledges UGX 40bn to rebuild flood-hit bridges in western Uganda
Works ministry engineers say the first three crossings will reopen by December.
Debut album by Kampala rapper tops local streaming chart in first week
The 12-track record features producers from Kampala, Nairobi and Lagos.
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.
Kampala comedy night sells out Serena in under an hour
Organisers say they will add a second show after tickets ran out.