Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transaction costs are undermining financial inclusion and hurting small businesses.Mobile money has become one of Uganda’s most
The death of Xavier Kitaka, the founder of MTK Uganda, has put the firm on the brink of collapseMTK Uganda, once regarded as one of Uganda’s biggest agro and animal health companies, has suffered another major legal setback after the High Court ordered it to pay more than Shs 640m to Fre
The army operatives, according to Nameere, believed that the money was meant to bribe MPs not to vote for Jacob Oboth, who had been endorsed by the NRM leadership for Speaker of the 12th Parliament.Justine Nameere, the Masaka City Woman MP and newly appointed State Minister for Local Gover
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has directed the Clerk to Parliament to present a status report on the construction of the new parliamentary chambers. His directive follows a protest by Members of Parliament over severe congestion and lack of seating space during Thursday’s si
The decision followed a motion tabled before the House by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, shortly after Parliament approved her appointment together with that of Vice President Jessica Alupo.While presenting the motion, Nabbanja explained that the President had resolved to enlarge the Exe
Former military chief Mugisha Muntu addresses party members at the Catholic Social Centre in Mbarara City on May 26, 2026. PHOTO/COSLINE NAKAHIIRA.Former presidential candidate and leader of the opposition Alliance for National Transformation [ANT] party, Rtd Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu, has sai
Newly reelected Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has warned newly-elected Members of Parliament against treating the offices of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker as personal financial rescue centres, saying the culture of endless bailouts places enormous pressure on parliamentary leadersh
As Bugiri Municipality swears in a new set of leaders, residents say they’re done with promises. Their message is simple: fix the market, clear the drains, repair the roads, and stop the garbage piling up.“We are happy that the NRM party took over almost all elective positions in Bugir
Traders at Kanoni Daily Market in Gomba District have appealed to government to construct a modern market, citing congestion, poor sanitation, lack of storage facilities and rising losses due to inadequate infrastructure on privately owned land.Traders operating in Kanoni Daily Market in G
Before Mbale city fully wakes, the Mbale-Tirinyi road, which leads to Mbale-Sino Industrial Park, is alive with activity. Hundreds of young men and women move from either direction of the road, most on foot and a few others on boda-bodas from their respective villages within Mbale City and neighb
