By HICGI News Agency at 1526 EAT on Monday 27 April 2026 Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is reportedly weighing options for stronger regional cooperation in fuel supply, as tensions in the Middle East raise fears of global oil disruptions and rising prices. Uganda, which depends heavily on imported refined petroleum products, is…
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South Africa Mourns as Actress and Former Miss World Contestant Cynthia Shange Dies
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1411 EAT on Monday 27 April South Africa is mourning the death of veteran actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange, who has passed away at the age of 76. Her family confirmed that Shange died on April 20, 2026, bringing to an end a remarkable life that spanned…
Witness Recounts Horror as Ggaba Child Murder Trial Unfolds in Court
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1431 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 The courtroom fell silent as the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum entered its first full week, the gravity of the killings at Ggaba hanging heavily over proceedings. The trial had opened days earlier on a tense note. When Okello appeared before…
Igniteable Foundation Amplifies Voices of Women with Disabilities in Climate Action
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1346 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 Kampala, Uganda — Women with disabilities have been urged to take a more active role in climate action and decision-making processes, as stakeholders call for inclusive approaches to addressing environmental challenges. The call was made during an event organized by Igniteable Foundation…
Man Killed by Electrocution While Trimming Tree in Napak District
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1628 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 One man has been killed and another critically injured after they were electrocuted on Tuesday afternoon while pruning a neem tree that had grown into live power lines in Matany Town Council, Napak District. The deceased has been identified as Teko,…
Parliament Scraps Software Import Tax Proposal, Approves VAT Amendment Bill
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1153 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Parliament on Tuesday passed the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 into law, after rejecting a government proposal to introduce an 8% tax on imported software. Input tax credit refers to tax paid on business purchases that can be deducted when calculating…
High Court Rules Against King Ceasor University Graduate in Internship Dispute
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1020 EAT on Tuesday 21 April 2026 The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Henry Gavin Mukalazi, a medical graduate of King Ceasor University, who had sued the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) after being denied deployment for internship. Mukalazi, who graduated with a Bachelor…
New Law Empowers Authorities to Tear Down Unsafe Buildings
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Thursday 16 April 2026 Uganda’s construction sector is entering a new regulatory phase, as stricter enforcement measures take effect under new legislation aimed at improving building safety. Following the President’s assent to the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, regulators have been granted expanded powers to…
