Uganda’s mobile money tax policy is threatening to reverse years of digital financial inclusion by driving low-income users back to cash. With 43 million accounts processing 326.3 trillion shillings annually, experts warn that excise duties on withdrawals and service fees are making digital pay
At least 13 US military personnel have been killed and another 200 wounded since the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a source.According to him, 170 of the 200 wounded personnel have already returned to duty.Earlier, US Central Comm
RAKAI — In a region long plagued by bitter land wrangles and fraud, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rakai, Sarah Kiyimba, has emerged as one of the most vocal government officials confronting land grabbers while positioning herself as a rising political figure within the ruling esta
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused the government of punishing police officers who were once assigned to his protection, claiming they are being blamed for his disappearance after the January election.In a statement posted on X, Kyagulan
Unlike its approach to Rwanda, Kenya, DR Congo, and Tanzania, the United States has not been intentional in pursuing commercial engagement with Uganda.Different from its neighbours, Uganda is not a direct party to any binding trade agreements with the U.S. and relies on regional arrangemen
Tired of fighting alone, as other elected leaders cowardize and go underground, Kampala Central Mayor Salim Uhuru has appealed to the NUP party leadership to whip their MPs, Lord Councilors and others elected in the Capital City into becoming public-spirited and beginning to become outspoken on t
A security guard in Fort Portal allegedly shot himself dead while on duty last evening.The guard has been identified as Robert Tumusiime, a security guard attached to Pinnacle Security Limited, who had reported for his evening shift at the Bank of Africa Fort Portal Branch.The guard
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has pushed back against critics within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) who have questioned his loyalty to the party.He says his 15 years of service and repeated election victories for the NRM demonstrate his lo
KAMPALA — A group of concerned alumni of Mbarara High School has petitioned the Ministry of Education and Sports seeking a government investigation into declining academic performance, governance failures and alleged irregular handling of school land at the historic institution.In a peti
Nine Finance Ministry officials have been committed to the High Court after the DPP sanctioned fresh charges in the alleged Shs60bn public funds loss case.Nine Finance Ministry officers were committed to the High Court over the alleged Shs60bn loss.Kampala, Uganda: The Director of P
