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FIFA strike deal to force Premier League clubs into transfer release clause change

FIFA strike deal to force Premier League clubs into transfer release clause change

Release clauses could soon become standard practice in players' contracts after FIFA reached an agreement with players' union FIFPRO to introduce a series of amendments to the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players. The arrangement is already commonplace in Spain but is set to be rolle

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Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says URA

Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says URA

Revenue officials say taxpayers are increasingly questioning how their money is used, warning that public trust and accountability are becoming critical to Uganda's efforts to raise Shs40 trillion in taxes and finance its record Shs84.39 trillion budget.KAMPALA — The Uganda Revenue Autho

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UK murder fugitive arrested in Kenya, faces extradition to London

UK murder fugitive arrested in Kenya, faces extradition to London

Brian Kiprop Kipglagat, who allegedly killed his girlfriend in January 2025 detained in Kenya pending extradition to London to face a murder charge.A Kenyan man living and working in Britain who allegedly killed his girlfriend in January 2025 before fleeing to Kenya has been detained in cu

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Ssemujju: Government Is Coming for Your Money

Ssemujju: Government Is Coming for Your Money

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has warned that Uganda’s Shs84.3 trillion budget, driven by heavy borrowing and domestic financing, could strain taxpayers and the private sector, as government defends its spending priorities in health, education and infrastructureFormer Kira Municipality Member

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Legal claims against Uganda government surge to Shs6.4 trillion in three years

Legal claims against Uganda government surge to Shs6.4 trillion in three years

Finance Ministry PSST Ramathan Ggoobi identifies the ATMS sectors as the primary engines for Uganda’s economic growth and job creation over the next decade.KAMPALA, Uganda — Legal claims against the Ugandan government have increased sharply over the last three years, reaching 6.45 tril

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Uganda unfazed by Kuwait labour ban as Middle East remittances hit Shs3 trillion

Uganda unfazed by Kuwait labour ban as Middle East remittances hit Shs3 trillion

The Government of Uganda has downplayed a decision by the State of Kuwait to ban the recruitment of domestic workers from Uganda and 26 other nations, stating that the country has no formal bilateral ties with the Gulf state.Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior recently announced a sweeping ove

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Police Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Nsambya Cash Robbery

Police Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Nsambya Cash Robbery

Kampala—Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the recent robbery of UGX 45,184,600 from officials of Riverside Forex Bureau.The incident occurred on 6th May 2026, when the manager of the forex bureau and a colleague were robbed by motorcycle-riding ass

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No Money for Intern Doctors, But Billions for Big People” — Ssemujju Nganda Attacks Shs84 Trillion Budget

No Money for Intern Doctors, But Billions for Big People” — Ssemujju Nganda Attacks Shs84 Trillion Budget

Former Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ssemujju Nganda has sharply criticised the newly presented Uganda national budget, questioning what he describes as misplaced priorities in government spending allocations.His remarks come shortly after the presentation of the Shs84.3 trillion

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Budget Speech: Uganda's economy set for fastest growth in 30 years as oil production starts

Budget Speech: Uganda's economy set for fastest growth in 30 years as oil production starts

Presenting the national budget before Parliament on June 11, 2026, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the country's economic outlook remains strong, supported by low inflation, rising exports, growing investment and increasing business confidence.Musasizi projects Uganda's economy will g

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First Oil Revenue Set to Enter 2026/2027 Budget as Sector Begins Paying Its Way

First Oil Revenue Set to Enter 2026/2027 Budget as Sector Begins Paying Its Way

When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the revenue projections. The budget comes at a time when policymakers are positioning mineral resources, especially oil and gas, as

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