Search Results

Gov’t releases Shs17.4t for fourth quarter of FY2025/26

Gov’t releases Shs17.4t for fourth quarter of FY2025/26

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi.The Government has released Shs17.444 trillion for the fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing the total cumulative release to Shs77.001 trillion, according to the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the

Ultimate Uganda

Mbarara District to Relocate Headquarters to Bwizibwera as Shs15 Billion Administration Block Takes Shape

Mbarara District to Relocate Headquarters to Bwizibwera as Shs15 Billion Administration Block Takes Shape

MBARARA, Uganda — Mbarara District is preparing to relocate its administrative headquarters from Kamukuzi in Mbarara City to Bwizibwera, following progress on a multi-billion-shilling construction project expected to reshape service delivery in the district.According to the District Chai

Ultimate Uganda

Opposition Unveils Alternative Budget, Warns of 'Illusion' of Economic Growth

Opposition Unveils Alternative Budget, Warns of 'Illusion' of Economic Growth

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

Ultimate Uganda

JEEMA Warns Tax Hikes Will Deepen Poverty, Undermine Uganda’s Economy

JEEMA Warns Tax Hikes Will Deepen Poverty, Undermine Uganda’s Economy

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

Ultimate Uganda

Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite

Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite

The Bahrain-based subsidiary of Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trading firm, has faced major disruptions after Iran restricted access through the Strait of Hormuz in response to joint US-Israel attacks about two months ago.KAMPALA: Senior executives of Vitol Bahrain E.C, Ugan

Ultimate Uganda

The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans

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

Ultimate Uganda

UNBS to Inspect Sugarcane Weighbridges-Bahati

UNBS to Inspect Sugarcane Weighbridges-Bahati

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is set to begin nationwide inspection and calibration of sugarcane weighbridges following the government’s decision to regulate rather than ban the devices.The exercise comes after weeks of protests by farmers and consultations between the g

Ultimate Uganda

Museveni Urges Coffee Farmers To Support Zero Export Of Unprocessed Raw Materials

Museveni Urges Coffee Farmers To Support Zero Export Of Unprocessed Raw Materials

RUKIGA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni called on coffee farmers to support the government’s push to stop the export of unprocessed raw materials, saying the move would accelerate Uganda’s industrialization agenda and create more jobs and income.“We must continue to add value to

Ultimate Uganda

Makerere University Is Accepting Applications For Postgraduate Programmes For 2026/2027

Makerere University Is Accepting Applications For Postgraduate Programmes For 2026/2027

Masters, PhD, And Postgraduate Diploma Applications Now Open As University Extends Closing Date By One MonthIf pursuing a postgraduate degree at Makerere University has been on your academic roadmap, the window is now open — and following an update issued on March 31, 2026, you have unti

Ultimate Uganda

UBC seeks Shs 32 billion to broadcast AFCON 2027

UBC seeks Shs 32 billion to broadcast AFCON 2027

The request was presented to Parliament’s ICT Committee by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance during the FY 2026/27 ministerial policy statement meeting on Thursday.Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is seeking Shs 32 billion to cover the costs of broadcasting the upcoming Afri

Ultimate Uganda