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Kinshasa puts Uganda House on notice over unpaid taxes

Kinshasa puts Uganda House on notice over unpaid taxes

The Anti-Fraud Brigade of Kinshasa City in the DR Congo have threatened to seize a commercial house, Uganda House, owned by the Uganda government in Kinshasa over non-payment of property tax arrears to the tune of $443,000. A source, who preferred anonymity because he has no authority to

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What next after Uganda fails to wake up and smell the coffee?

What next after Uganda fails to wake up and smell the coffee?

Ugandan coffee shipments are overflowing the European Union (EU) as traders scramble to get their hands on beans before the year-end implementation of new environmental regulations. Under the EU's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), importers into the bloc will have to demonstrate that good

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Are arguments tearing your relationship apart?

Are arguments tearing your relationship apart?

In Uganda, where family and community ties are strong, maintaining a healthy relationship is essential to ensuring harmony both within the home and in the larger community. Here are some signs that your arguments with your partner might be unhealthy. Constant blame When disagreements

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Continue engaging youth on internet governance

Continue engaging youth on internet governance

The 11the edition of the East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) finally took place at Kampala Serena Hotel under the theme Building our Multi-stakeholder Digital Future for East Africa. The EAIGF brings together East African stakeholders to build a common understanding of East Afr

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Top 100 mid-sized firms urged to embrace digital transformation

Top 100 mid-sized firms urged to embrace digital transformation

Companies participating in this year’s Top-100 mid-sized survey have been advised to invest in digital transformation to scale efficiency and effectiveness. Speaking at the Top 100 Forum on Technology in Kampala yesterday, Mr Sam Barata, the general manager commercial at Nation Media G

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Uganda loses Shs4.4 trillion to un-commercialised waste

Uganda loses Shs4.4 trillion to un-commercialised waste

The collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, which led to the deaths of over 35 people, numerous injuries, and the destruction of several homes, stands as one of the most catastrophic incidents in Uganda's history. The tragedy sparked debate about whether it was an accident or criminal negligen

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Ugandans choosing MDIs over banks, UMRA reveals

Ugandans choosing MDIs over banks, UMRA reveals

The Executive Director Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) says 86 percent of the borrowing in Uganda is happening in the Tier IV sector “A recent study shows that most Ugandans have ditched banks for Microfinance Deposit-taking Institutions (MDIs),” Ms Edith Namugga Tusu

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Activists push for non-custodial alternatives for minor offenses

Activists push for non-custodial alternatives for minor offenses

Human rights activists have called for the implementation of non-custodial sentences to address Uganda’s prison congestion. The Commissioner of Prisons, Mr Apollo Baker Asinga, noted that between 2014 and 2015, the total prison population was about 42,619, but this number has since inc

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EAC court resumes operations after 4-month break

EAC court resumes operations after 4-month break

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) kicked off its September session in Arusha this week after taking a break since May due to lack of funding. The judges started working on September 16, hoping to clear a backlog of cases by October 11. “Due to financial challenges, the cour

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Lukwago halts alternative land acquisition for waste management over report

Lukwago halts alternative land acquisition for waste management over report

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has has issued a directive halting the acquisition of alternative land for waste management.  “I hereby invoke the powers of the Office of the Lord Mayor to direct that the processes for the acquisition of an alternative land for the establishment of

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