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How TIN Abuse Is Costing Uganda Billions in Lost Revenue

How TIN Abuse Is Costing Uganda Billions in Lost Revenue

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is a unique identifier issued to individuals and businesses for tax purposes. It is a cornerstone of effective tax administration, enabling the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to monitor taxpayers and enforce compliance.However, the misuse of TINs by s

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King Saha claims responsibility for UNMF’s collapse and artists’ flop

King Saha claims responsibility for UNMF’s collapse and artists’ flop

King Saha has claimed responsibility for the downfall of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), saying he “beat it hands down” and caused both the organization and its artists to flop.Saha, who has for years been openly critical of UNMF president Eddy Kenzo, said he takes pri

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Luuka district engineers charged for stealing fuel worth Shs222m

Luuka district engineers charged for stealing fuel worth Shs222m

The accused Luuka District officials arrive at the Iganga Chief Magistrate’s Court to face charges related to fuel theft and selling of government jobs.Luuka, Uganda: Three officials from Luuka District Local Government have been charged before court on multiple counts including conspira

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Court Denies Mandatory Bail to Mufumbiro and Co-accused

Court Denies Mandatory Bail to Mufumbiro and Co-accused

Court Denies Mandatory Bail to Mufumbiro and Co-accusedThe Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Kanyanya has dismissed an application for mandatory bail by ten National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who have been on remand for more than sixty days without the commencement of their

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DPP Asks Court to Reject Besigye’s Attempt to Halt Treason Trial.

DPP Asks Court to Reject Besigye’s Attempt to Halt Treason Trial.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed an application seeking to halt the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and has also urged the High Court to reject a bail request filed by his defense team.Through Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumb

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Gov’t Rolls Out Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Across Country

Gov’t Rolls Out Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Across Country

The Ministry of Works and Transport has rolled out mandatory inspection of vehicles starting with government fleet.A statement issued on Monday, 22nd December, 2025 says the Motor Vehicle Inspection exercise is underway starting with Government fleet and will later roll out to all other ve

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Second NUP Candidate Withdraws From Parliamentary Contest in Sembabule

Second NUP Candidate Withdraws From Parliamentary Contest in Sembabule

Idi Ssemata, the National Unity Platform (NUP) party candidate for the Mawogola North parliamentary race, has withdrawn from next year’s general elections. He becomes the second NUP candidate to pull out of the race in Sembabule District ahead of the general election slated for January 1

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Don't Try Us! - Gen. Muhoozi Vows to Crush 2026 Election Chaos

Don't Try Us! - Gen. Muhoozi Vows to Crush 2026 Election Chaos

The army says vote protection claims will not justify chaos as Uganda heads into the 2026 general election.Don't Try Us! - Gen. Muhoozi Vows to Crush 2026 Election ChaosThe Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has warned that it will not tolerate any form of disruption during the

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Uganda: Bebe Cool Urges Luwero Residents to Back Museveni Ahead of 2026 Elections

Uganda: Bebe Cool Urges Luwero Residents to Back Museveni Ahead of 2026 Elections

Residents of Luwero District have been urged to set aside past political divisions and support the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 elections, with calls for renewed backing to enable government to deliver on commitments such as improved roads, health services and education.

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Inside Women-Owned Businesses the GoU Has Sustained, Supported to Expand Using GROW Money Provided By the World Bank

Inside Women-Owned Businesses the GoU Has Sustained, Supported to Expand Using GROW Money Provided By the World Bank

With funding (Shs850bn) from World Bank, the GoU is continuing to use the PSFU-implemented GROW project to avail low-cost loans (at just 10% interest per annum) to hundreds of female entrepreneurs to enable them sustain, grow, expand and diversify their businesses while breaking into areas that h

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