Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has called on tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to reinstate Starlink internet services in Uganda, saying the shutdown is part of a wider effort to limit communication as the country heads toward the January 15 general election.Writ
Starlink has officially confirmed that no satellite internet terminals are currently active in Uganda, following the company’s swift enforcement of new restrictions in response to an order from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).In a letter dated January 2, 2026, sent to the UCC
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has intercepted a passenger suspected of trafficking narcotics at Entebbe International Airport during routine border control operations.The interception occurred last Friday after the passenger arrived aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET338 at approximat
Uganda’s coffee exports soared 38% in October 2025, reaching $185.56 million, driven by robust Robusta and Arabica shipments. Read the full report on top buyers and the $2.4 billion annual earningsKAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has approved a 572 billion shilling investmen
A customer receives a step-by-step guide on using the Wendi mobile wallet, empowering them to seamlessly send and receive international money transfersKAMPALA, Uganda — Commercial banks and financial institutions in Uganda approved 1.93 trillion shillings in new credit during October, wi
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has imposed an immediate restriction on the importation and customs clearance of Elon Musk’s Starlink technology and other communication equipment, requiring special authorization from the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) before such items can enter the co
Uganda has imposed immediate restrictions on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices, according to an internal memorandum issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).In a notice dated Dec. 19 and addressed to all cus
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
When Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho (Rtd) Salim Saleh presented his long, detailed analysis of Uganda’s economy and structured recommendations for improvement in the form of the Third National Development Plan (NDPIII) to President Museveni, he laid out the kinds of problems that many Ugandans feel eve
Uganda reports a record $6.5 billion in coffee and gold export earnings for 2025, providing a vital economic boost as the country faces significant cuts in global donor funding.Uganda's coffee exports soared 38% in October 2025, reaching $185.56 million, driven by robust Robusta and Arabic
