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UGX 533m Refund ‘Disappears’ in URA–Canaan Sites Shs 2.4bn Tax Settlement Drama

UGX 533m Refund ‘Disappears’ in URA–Canaan Sites Shs 2.4bn Tax Settlement Drama

tax dispute that began more than a decade ago over Value Added Tax (VAT) on land transactions has cost the Ugandan government at least UGX 2.48 billion in refunds, interest and legal costs, but fresh documents now indicate that an additional UGX 533 million remains unresolved despite being previo

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Dokolo HCIV Theatre Department Under Fire as Three Staff Accused of Extorting Patients

Dokolo HCIV Theatre Department Under Fire as Three Staff Accused of Extorting Patients

The allegations came to light during an emergency stakeholders’ meeting convened at Dokolo Health Centre IV last week after a series of complaints from patients and attendants who claimed they were being charged money to access services that are officially provided free of charge.The mee

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NCHE Bars Honorary Degree Holders From Using ‘Dr.’ Title, Cites Academic Integrity

NCHE Bars Honorary Degree Holders From Using ‘Dr.’ Title, Cites Academic Integrity

Kampala, Uganda – The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has issued fresh guidance prohibiting recipients of honorary doctorates from using the title “Doctor” in academic, professional or official settings, in a move aimed at protecting the integrity of Uganda’s higher education

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New Buwama LCIII Chairperson Refuses to Occupy Defective Sub-county Headquarters

New Buwama LCIII Chairperson Refuses to Occupy Defective Sub-county Headquarters

The newly elected Buwama Sub-county chairperson has called for an investigation into the construction of the local government headquarters after discovering major structural defects in the less-than-three-year-old building, raising concerns over possible misuse of public funds and poor workmanshi

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Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says URA

Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says URA

Revenue officials say taxpayers are increasingly questioning how their money is used, warning that public trust and accountability are becoming critical to Uganda's efforts to raise Shs40 trillion in taxes and finance its record Shs84.39 trillion budget.KAMPALA — The Uganda Revenue Autho

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Zari announces divorce from Shakib after five years

Zari announces divorce from Shakib after five years

The announcement came through a statement shared on her Instagram story on Friday, where the couple said they had reached the decision after "much thought and reflection."Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has announced the end of her marriage to Shakib Cham Lutaaya after five

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Legal claims against Uganda government surge to Shs6.4 trillion in three years

Legal claims against Uganda government surge to Shs6.4 trillion in three years

Finance Ministry PSST Ramathan Ggoobi identifies the ATMS sectors as the primary engines for Uganda’s economic growth and job creation over the next decade.KAMPALA, Uganda — Legal claims against the Ugandan government have increased sharply over the last three years, reaching 6.45 tril

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Minister Byamukama Inspects Progress on Mityana–Mubende Highway Works

Minister Byamukama Inspects Progress on Mityana–Mubende Highway Works

The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has inspected ongoing construction works on the 86-kilometre Mityana–Mubende Highway, a major infrastructure project expected to improve transport, trade, and connectivity within the Greater Mubende region and beyond.The minister

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Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety among section of staff. The move has also stoked claims of discrimination amid claims of retention of majorly expatriat

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Man Utd target Mateus Fernandes could repeat transfer trick to force through move

Man Utd target Mateus Fernandes could repeat transfer trick to force through move

Mateus Fernandes had to personally push through his transfer from Southampton to West Ham last summer - and he may be forced to employ similar tactics if he wants to secure a move to Manchester United.The 21-year-old has been strongly linked with an Old Trafford move this week. Transfer re

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