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Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors

Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors

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

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Eric Sakwa Said to Be Under Quiet Vetting for M7’s Next Cabinet

Eric Sakwa Said to Be Under Quiet Vetting for M7’s Next Cabinet

Fresh behind-the-scenes claims suggest that former Jinja Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Eric Sakwa could be among names under consideration as President Y.K Museveni reportedly weighs appointments for his 2026-2031 term.Sources familiar with internal political discussions say that Sa

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JEEMA eulogises MP Nakimuli, urges govt to prioritise health sector reforms

JEEMA eulogises MP Nakimuli, urges govt to prioritise health sector reforms

NUP leaders pay their respect to the casket containing the body of the deceased Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli during a special council sitting in Kalanagala District on April 21, 2026. PHOTO/ NUP ON XJustice Forum (JEEMA) officials have joined the growing list of Ugandans eulogising Ka

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Stop telephoning individual officers for help- police

Stop telephoning individual officers for help- police

The police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kituuma RusokePolice have deployed at least 1,275 counter phone lines to its operational sub county police stations in a bid to increase timely reporting of incidents and to discourage the public from reaching out to individua

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Electoral Commission Expresses Condolences to Kalangala After the Loss of Their Woman MP, Explains What Happens When an MP Dies in Uganda

Electoral Commission Expresses Condolences to Kalangala After the Loss of Their Woman MP, Explains What Happens When an MP Dies in Uganda

The Electoral Commission of Uganda has expressed deep condolences to the people of Kalangala District following the untimely death of their Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Hellen Nakimuli. Her passing, after undergoing surgery that was not successful, has left the constituency and the nation in

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Police deploys over 1,200 counter phones to strengthen public reporting

Police deploys over 1,200 counter phones to strengthen public reporting

The Uganda Police Force has deployed 1,275 counter telephone lines across operational sub-county police stations nationwide in a move aimed at improving communication with the public and enhancing timely reporting of incidents.Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said the initiative is part

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Winners: President Museveni, Dr Mathias Magoola and 12 Others Honoured as Uganda Health Sector Transformation Champions

Winners: President Museveni, Dr Mathias Magoola and 12 Others Honoured as Uganda Health Sector Transformation Champions

In recognition of notable achievements in Uganda’s health sector under the leadership of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, Public Opinions has honoured 14 outstanding personalities from both the public and private sectors.These individuals, recognised as t

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Teso Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Rights Concerns

Teso Leaders Reject Sovereignty Bill Over Rights Concerns

Leaders warn proposed law could erode citizenship, stifle freedoms, and weaken Uganda’s global tiesLeaders from the Teso sub-region have unanimously rejected the proposed Sovereignty Protection Bill currently before Parliament of Uganda, describing it as ambiguous, restrictive, and poten

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Uganda Launches National Internet Exchange to Cut Costs and Improve Connectivity

Uganda Launches National Internet Exchange to Cut Costs and Improve Connectivity

Uganda has unveiled a national internet exchange platform designed to keep local data traffic within its borders, a move expected to lower bandwidth costs, improve speeds, and strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda has unv

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Babalanda warns against rumour-mongering in NRM ranks

Babalanda warns against rumour-mongering in NRM ranks

Left to Right: Milly Babalanda, Aloysius Bugingo and Minsa KabandaThe minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has warned Ugandans against spreading rumours about fellow politicians to the president, saying the practice fuels blackmail and internal divisions.Babalanda m

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