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Seven casinos threaten closure in Uganda over 15% tax on gambling winnings
KAMPALA, Uganda — Seven land-based casinos in Uganda have threatened to shut down over a new 15 per cent withholding tax on gambling winnings, putting … READ MORE
Articles by Michael Wandati
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US sanctions Rwanda over alleged M23 rebels support
KAMPALA, Uganda — The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and a financial institution accused of facilitating military and financial support … READ MORE
Business
Uganda considers new regulations for interior design industry
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is considering tighter regulation of the interior design industry amid concerns over the growing number of businesses and individuals operating without … READ MORE
Politics
Anita Among reaffirms loyalty to Museveni amid corruption probe
KAMPALA, Uganda — Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has reaffirmed her loyalty to President Yoweri Museveni, describing him as her political mentor and … READ MORE
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Uganda military shuts down NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor in overnight raid
KAMPALA, Uganda — Military personnel on Sunday morning sealed off the offices of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, disrupting operations at NTV Uganda, the Daily … READ MORE
Politics
Tanzania suspends political rallies; Opposition announces legal action
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has suspended political rallies across the country until further notice, citing security concerns and warning that authorities … READ MORE
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DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of alleged ‘abuses’
KINSHASA, DR Congo — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its … READ MORE
Business
Kenya arrests senior energy officials over fuel supply, quality probe
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan authorities have arrested four senior energy officials, including the head of the state oil pipeline operator, over suspected interference in the … READ MORE
Politics
Uganda’s new tax push sparks backlash as cost-of-living pressures mount
KAMPALA, Uganda — As boda boda riders navigate Kampala’s gridlocked streets and households grapple with rising food and transport costs, Uganda’s latest tax proposals are … READ MORE
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Kenyan ex-foreign minister Raphael Tuju resurfaces after abduction fears
NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Kenyan Foreign Affairs Minister Raphael Tuju has resurfaced after a day of uncertainty surrounding his reported disappearance, saying he deliberately went … READ MORE