Uganda’s opposition has tabled an alternative Shs71.4 trillion budget, warning that rising debt obligations and rigid expenditures are squeezing service delivery, while drawing parallels with last year’s fiscal plan that faced similar criticism over debt sustainability and limited fiscal spac
The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the government’s proposed tax increases in the 2026 national budget, warning that higher levies on income, fuel, and essential goods will worsen living standards for ordinary Ugandans.JEEMA said the planned hikes in Pay As You Earn (PAYE), fuel exc
Police in Gulu District are investigating a suspected murder following a domestic dispute that left a 34-year-old woman dead. Amono Nasiline was found dead at her home after a fight with her husband, Tekwo Walter, 45.The trouble began when Amono followed Tekwo to his other wife's place, re
Uganda and Kenya agree on SGR standards to link their conflicting rail systems, advancing the massive regional infrastructure project.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport is requesting 8.3 trillion shillings for the 2026/27 fiscal year, a 40% increase intended to moderni
Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental.According to
Greedy MPs are planning to grab £300 million in salaries and business expenses over the next year.They are awarding themselves a 5 percent pay rise. This includes an extra “cost of living” payment.The pay rise will take their yearly salaries to £98,599 next year. And they are
Alcohol consumers and the construction industry face fresh price hikes as the government tables the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to impose higher levies on imported spirits and building materials.Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented the bill in Parliament
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has registered a strong operational and financial rebound in its first year of managing the country’s electricity distribution network, posting Shs1.71 trillion in revenue as it stabilised a system inherited from private operators.The perfo
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori is fit and available for selection as Italy bid to end their World Cup exile.Italy take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off final on Tuesday, meaning the four-time world champions are one win away from reaching the finals for the first ti
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori is fit and available for selection as Italy bid to end their World Cup exile.Italy take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off final on Tuesday, meaning the four-time world champions are one win away from reaching the finals for the first ti
