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                  04 Apr '25
                
                
                Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, presented the seven Tax Bills to Parliament’s Finance Committee, outlining the government’s strategies to boost revenue amidst economic pressures.The Ugandan Ministry of Finance has proposed significant tax hikes
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  31 Mar '25
                
                
                Umeme insists that the government’s audit undervalues the company’s investment and has formally notified authorities of a dispute under Section 9.1 of the Support AgreementInside and outside the Ntinda substation in Kampala, where Umeme r
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  31 Mar '25
                
                
                FILE PHOTO: A Umeme worker sorts a problem. March 31st is a turning point for Uganda in the electricity distribution sectorHow this well-structured and managed organization may turn into a political battlefield, leaving Ugandans in th
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  30 Mar '25
                
                
                Kampala, Uganda – The Court of Appeal has directed the appointed receiver to audit and sell Emerald Hotel in Kampala within six months under court supervision.This decision overturns a prior High Court judgment 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  30 Mar '25
                
                
                KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s construction sector is facing a financial crisis due to the government’s failure to pay UGX 1.351 trillion in arrears to road contractors, according to Francis Mwijukye, Shadow Minister for Works and Transport.
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  30 Mar '25
                
                
                President Yoweri Museveni once said that Uganda would not suffer if the United States cut its financial aid.“Let them keep their aid! Uganda will not suffer because of their money,” he declared boldly.
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  28 Mar '25
                
                
                A storm is brewing over the true cost of buying out Umeme Limited, Uganda’s electricity distributor, as discrepancies in the numbers come to light.The Auditor Genera, Edward Akol has advised the government to pa
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  28 Mar '25
                
                
                The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has formally requested an additional Shs 39.1 billion to support its recently launched peacekeeping operation in South Sudan.The request, presented to the Parliamentary Com
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  18 Mar '25
                
                
                Uganda is one of the top 26 countries that face significant risks due to the reductions in U.S. foreign aid, particularly impacting health sector financing.According to an analysis from the Washington, D.C.-based 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  12 Mar '25
                
                
                Several Ugandan ministers have amassed significant wealth, allowing them to own multi-million dollar homes abroad. These luxurious properties reflect their status and success, often sparking public interest and scrutiny.One notable example is Captain George Mike Mukula, the National Resist