The Budget Committee has summoned officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to explain why Shs 46 billion meant for innovation remains unutilised for two consecutive financial years, raising concerns over accountability and stalled research interventions.The m
Parliament has withdrawn the Traffic & Road Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2026, halting plans to reduce the vehicle import age limit from 15 to 13 years. Lawmakers cited affordability concerns, warning the move would raise car prices and transport costs, despite government’s push for cleaner, mo
Parliament of Uganda has approved a raft of tax measures expected to raise Shs1.8 trillion for the 2026/27 budget, including a controversial fuel levy increase, despite concerns about inflation and economic pressure on citizens.Parliament of Uganda has passed a series of tax bills aimed at
Uganda is approaching what officials describe as a decisive phase in its petroleum journey, with major oil infrastructure projects reporting near-completion ahead of expected production in the second half of 2026.This was announced ahead of the 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention (OGC 2026)
Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2026, adopting a series of reforms aimed at easing compliance for small businesses, improving tax administration, and attracting investment, following a report presented by Mbale Industrial Division MP Karim Masaba.The House approve
The Government of Uganda has handed over vehicles and motorcycles to districts implementing the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), in a move aimed at strengthening extension services and improving service delivery to farmers.The handover ceremony, held at Ko
A public disclosure by Uganda’s tax authority that it recovered in excess of $10m (Shs37b) smuggled through Entebbe International Airport has raised more questions than answers. The revelation has come under scrutiny after sources at the aviation security, which combines civilian and military i
Police on Monday arrested six environmental activists who stormed TotalEnergies' offices in Kampala, allegedly to submit a petition against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project.The petitioners were demanding that the project be stopped and that the company take on and invest
Azuba passed away on April 21, 2026, at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, where she had been undergoing treatment. She was 72 years old. Her death has drawn tributes from across the country, with many describing her as a composed and effective leader who quietly delivered results.She was appoi
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The race to deliver the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has entered a decisive phase, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convening in Kampala to align East Africa’s co-hosting strategy. The high-level two-day technical meeting, running from
