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URA Tax Deadline Notice Sparks Election Jitters of Internet Disruption

URA Tax Deadline Notice Sparks Election Jitters of Internet Disruption

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) notice to file and pay monthly taxes by January 12, 2026, three days before the usual deadline (15th January) which also coincides with the highly anticipated January 15 general elections, has triggered anxiety among Ugandans. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, URA urged taxpayers to clear their Value Added Tax (VAT), PAYE, Withholding Tax …

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CYBER ATTACK ALERT! Hackers Target NSSF, System Shutdown Sparks Panic

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Clients of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) who use the Employer Portal will have to wait longer after the system suddenly went offline. In a brief public statement, NSSF cited a “temporary disruption” to the portal but did not explain the cause. However, highly placed sources have revealed that the Fund’s technical team is investigating a suspected cyber breach …

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NRM Radio (Voice of Kampala FM) Officially Launched, Sparks Debate Over Media Neutrality

NRM Radio Voice of Kampala FM Officially Launched Sparks Debate

By Peter Luzinda A new radio station branded as Voice of Kampala FM, commonly referred to as NRM Radio, has officially been launched in Kampala. The station, which aligns itself with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), is already sparking debate over media independence, political messaging, and the future of Uganda’s broadcasting landscape. The launch event drew attention from both …

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