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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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Bugiri fisheries officer killed in highway crash as taxi driver flees

Bugiri fisheries officer killed in highway crash as taxi driver flees

Bugiri District Fisheries Officer Immaculate Wereh died in a road crash that occurred on Monday at Papoli Trading Centre, about 10 miles along the Tororo–Jinja Highway, authorities have confirmed.The crash involved a passenger taxi, registration number UBR 018F, which reportedly lost con

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Bank of Uganda launches three-year pilot to buy domestic gold for reserves

Bank of Uganda launches three-year pilot to buy domestic gold for reserves

The Bank of Uganda has started buying gold mined in the country and will add it to the official foreign exchange reserves, shifting part of the national safety net from dollars and euros to bullion.In an April 20, 2026 notice, the Central Bank said it had launched a three-year pilot Domest

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Today in History: Supreme Court Upholds Museveni Victory in Split 2001 Election Ruling

Today in History: Supreme Court Upholds Museveni Victory in Split 2001 Election Ruling

The majority held that although clear breaches of electoral law had occurred, the petitioner had not sufficiently proved that these irregularities were significant enough to alter the final outcome.On this day in 2001, Uganda’s Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in the presidentia

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Klopp orders five signings worth £227m at Real Madrid, including a Courtois replacement

Klopp orders five signings worth £227m at Real Madrid, including a Courtois replacement

Former Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp is demanding five signings from the Real Madrid hierarchy ahead of his potential arrival, according to reports.Los Blancos have had a turbulent season with Xabi Alonso sacked in January after losing the Spanish Super Cup final to arch-rivals Barcelo

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Arrogance by Dr Chris Mukiza and UBOS team will not solve the attempted shooting of MP Kamuntu

Arrogance by Dr Chris Mukiza and UBOS team will not solve the attempted shooting of MP Kamuntu

Dr Chris Mukiza, Executive Director UBOS, who attempted to shoot at Rubanda West Member of Parliament, Moses Kamuntu.Eagle Online stands by its story on the attempted shooting of outgoing Rubanda West Member of Parliament Moses Kamuntu by Uganda Bureau of Statistics Executive Director Dr C

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Chelsea fears for Estevao after injury and tears against Manchester United

Chelsea fears for Estevao after injury and tears against Manchester United

Chelsea suffered a scare as Estevao went off injured in a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, the 18-year-old later seen in tears at half-time.Head coach Liam Rosenior admitted concern after the match, saying the exact issue would only be known after medical tests and that it seemed to be a h

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5 major complication risks patients should understand before undergoing general anesthesia for surgery

5 major complication risks patients should understand before undergoing general anesthesia for surgery

Nakimuli’s death has renewed focus on the key medical risks patients face during and after surgery, even in procedures considered routine.Nakimuli’s death has raised concerns about risks linked to surgery and anaesthesia.Experts highlight complications such as breathing issues,

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Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance backs proposed tax rise on spirits

Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance backs proposed tax rise on spirits

The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA) has thrown its support behind the government’s proposed increase in excise duty on undenatured spirits below 80% alcoholic content, welcoming a move that would see the rate rise from Shs1,700 to Shs3,500 per litre.Juliet Namukasa, the chairperson

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