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• Buy Yaka

  MTN: *165# → Payments → Utilities → UEDCL → Buy token. Airtel: *185# → Pay Bill → UEDCL Light Pay. Enter meter number, amount, PIN. Type the 20-digit token on your meter.

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• MTN MoMo charges

  Withdraw UGX 5,001–15,000: about UGX 700–770. 15,001–30,000: about 880–970. Plus 0.5% tax on withdrawals. The exact fee shows on your screen before you enter your PIN.

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• UNEB results

  SMS UCE space index number to 6600 (e.g. UCE U0001/001). Use PLE or UACE for those exams.

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• National ID

  New ID and renewal are free at NIRA district offices. Lost ID: UGX 50,000 + police letter. Check status: dial *216#.

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• Passport

  Apply at passports.go.ug. 48 pages: UGX 250,000 (about 10 working days). Express: +150,000 (about 2 days).

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• Pay water bill

  *165# (MTN) or *185# (Airtel) → Pay Bill → Water (NWSC) → account number → amount → PIN.

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• MTN data bundles

  Dial *100*2#. Monthly: 2GB 6,500 · 4GB 10,000 · 20GB 26,000 · 45GB 50,000 · 100GB 100,000 (UGX).

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• Check NSSF balance

  Dial *254# or use the NSSF Go app. Toll-free: 0800 286 773.

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• Driving permit

  Learner's UGX 60,000 → test 25,000 → full permit. Renewal: 130,000 (1 yr), 210,000 (3 yrs), 310,000 (5 yrs). Pay with a URA PRN.

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• Pay DStv / GOtv

  MTN: *165# → Payments → Pay TV. Airtel: *185# → Pay Bill → Pay TV. Enter smartcard number, package, PIN.

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• Register a business

  Business name: UGX 35,000 (name) + 55,000 (registration) online at ursb.go.ug. Small company: 105,000 + stamp duty.

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• Emergency numbers

  Police & all emergencies: 999 or 112 (free). Child helpline: 116.

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