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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Government suspends trade order operations across the country.

    The government of uganda has suspended all trade order operations across the country following complaints from religious leaders, traders and Members of Parliament over the manner in which the exercise was being carried out. State Minister for Industry David Bahati announced on the floor of...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Government launches prob into oil firms over fuel hoarding

    Government has launched investigations into Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) suspected of hoarding fuel and charging exorbitant prices, even as officials insist national stocks remain sufficient. The move follows mounting public complaints of dry pumps, rationing, and selective selling at petrol...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda DMC Taxis Still Operating in Kampala Despite Government Ban

    Despite a government directive to remove Dangerous Mechanically Conditioned (DMC) taxis from Kampala by April 8, 2026, these vehicles remain in operation across the city. Recent footage circulating on social media shows a taxi carrying passengers comfortably despite lacking rear windows...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania FUEL PRICES, RISING HARDSHIP, AND THE TIME FOR BOLD GOVERNMENT ACTION IN TANZANIA.

    Introduction Across Tanzania today, from the bustling trade hubs of Kariakoo to the quiet farming villages of the Southern Highlands a singular, sobering message echoes through homes and markets, the cost of survival is rising. The sharp increase in fuel prices this month is a historic shock...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Teachers in Agago issue 10-day Ultimatum to government to clear unpaid Salaries

    Teachers at Kotomor Seed Secondary School in Uganda's Agago District issued a 10-day ultimatum to the government to clear seven months of salary arrears for 25 new recruits who started in September 2025, leading to class suspension. Classes have been suspended at Kotomor Seed Secondary School...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Activists urge government and religious leaders to tackle alcohol abuse in Kampala Ghettos.

    Civil society activists under the Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance have called on the government, religious leaders, and Members of Parliament to intensify efforts to combat excessive alcohol consumption, particularly among young people in urban communities. Speaking during a community outreach...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Government approves additional shs. 905billion for preparations ahead of AFCON 2027

    The Supplementary allocation was announced today April 7, 2026 by local organising committe(LOC) at Uganda Media Center and is aimed to close the preparation gaps ahead of AFCON PAMOJA, 2027. Dr Denis K. Mugimba, Chairperson LOC described the funds as part of a whole of government approach to...
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    JamiiForums Kenya, JamiiForums Tanzania Former Top Government Officials Released on Bail in KSh 4.8 Billion Fuel Scandal

    Three former senior government officials, Mohamed Liban, Joe Sang, and Daniel Kiptoo, have been released on police bail as investigations continue into a multi-billion shilling fuel importation scandal. The trio had been detained over their alleged involvement in the importation of...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Government orders closure of Roadside sugarcane Weighbridges

    Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has directed the immediate closure of all roadside sugarcane weighbridges, citing widespread theft and malpractice that cause significant losses to farmers and sugar mills, as detailed in a March 17, 2026, memo. The order builds on a February 2025 ban...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda NGOs feel the Pinch as government turns on the heat.

    Late in February, the bank accounts of some five civil society organisations (CSOs) were frozen at the behest of the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA). Mr Samuel Wandera, the FIA executive director, did not say why Agora Centre for Research (Agora CFR), Chapter Four Uganda (CFU), the...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Akii-Bua stadium ahead of timeline, Uganda Government Insists

    Akii-Bua stadium is on track for early completion as the construction of the stadium has reached 40 percent complete and on track for December 2026 finish, Seven months ahead of the original February 2027 target boosting Uganda’s preparations for the AFCON 2027 at a cost of shs. 470billion. The...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Uganda Government approves Shs. 422.26B to buy 10 new Aircrafts

    Uganda government has approved 422.26billion in borrowing to fund Uganda Airlines acquisition of 10 new aircraft, aimed at expanding long haul routes to Europe, Asia and the Middle East Amid current fleet shortages causing route disruptions. This funding, detailed in the Ministry of Finance’s...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Government Plans to Make Teachers Among Top Earners

    The Government of Uganda has announced plans to make teachers among the highest paid public servants in a bid to attract top-performing students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in education. Under the proposed plan, teachers on the government payroll are set to receive significantly higher...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Government Intensifies Crackdown on PDM Extortion

    The Government has intensified its crackdown on extortion related to the Parish Development Model (PDM) following complaints from across the country, leading to arrests, court proceedings and convictions in several districts. The crackdown was prompted by complaints from members of the public...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Uganda Civil Society rejects proposed NGO funding bill by Government, warns threat to Freedom

    Uganda's civil society organizations have rejected the government's proposed NGO Funding Bill 2026, which mandates state oversight of foreign funding and accreditation, arguing it threatens constitutional freedoms of association and expression ahead of the 2026 elections. While speaking to the...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda The Human Rights Foundation Condems Uganda Government for freezing NGOs Banks Accounts

    The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has called for the immediate lifting of arbitrary measures targeting Uganda's leading human rights organizations. In a Post via X on 20th March, 2026, The group highlighted the freezing of bank accounts belonging to numerous NGO/CSOs suspended since January...
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    JamiiForums Kenya, JamiiForums Tanzania Government Drops Plan to Set Up NYS Camp in Karura Forest After Public Outcry

    The government has shelved plans to establish a National Youth Service (NYS) camp inside Karura Forest following growing public concern over environmental conservation and land use. The proposal, which had sparked debate among conservationists, residents and civil society groups, raised fears...
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    JamiiForums Kenya, JamiiForums Tanzania Kenyan Government Working To Bring Home Its Citizens Fighting In Russian War

    Following diplomatic discussions between Kenya and Russia, it was recently announced that Russia would stop recruiting Kenyan nationals through its defence ministry to fight in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Following that, the government of Kenya is fighting for the release of two of...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania, JamiiForums Uganda Government Allocates Shs65bn for Resettlement of Bududa, Bulambuli Victims and Kiteezi Landfill.

    The office of the Prime Minister(OPM) has Successfully acquired land and funds for resettling the disaster victims of the Elgon sub region and the compensation of the victims of the kitezi landfill collapse. OPM has allocated 65bilion for resettling disaster victims with 57billlion targeting...
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    JamiiForums Tanzania Tanzanian Government accuses American evangelist, Dr. Dana Morey, of promotion of same-sex relationships

    Dr. Morey is an international evangelist known for hosting massive Christian revival events across East Africa. He has conducted crusades in several Tanzanian cities, including Mbeya, Iringa, Shinyanga, and Morogoro. Homosexuality is illegal in Tanzania, and the country has strict laws...
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