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Govt Eyes Billions in New Taxes on Beer, Cigarettes

Govt Eyes Billions in New Taxes on Beer, Cigarettes

Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, presented the seven Tax Bills to Parliament’s Finance Committee, outlining the government’s strategies to boost revenue amidst economic pressures.The Ugandan Ministry of Finance has proposed significant tax hikes

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‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measuresDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding costs and delays to businesses around the world and threatening a recession.The Guardian spoke to eight businesses about

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Auditor General’s Report Exposes Loopholes in The Umeme Buyout, Slashes it by Billions as Shocking Audit Uncovers Hidden Debt Scandal

Auditor General’s Report Exposes Loopholes in The Umeme Buyout, Slashes it by Billions as Shocking Audit Uncovers Hidden Debt Scandal

A storm is brewing over the true cost of buying out Umeme Limited, Uganda’s electricity distributor, as discrepancies in the numbers come to light.The Auditor Genera, Edward Akol has advised the government to pa

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Experts urge accountants to embrace leadership beyond numbers in the digital age

Experts urge accountants to embrace leadership beyond numbers in the digital age

Accounting professionals must adopt leadership that transcends financial metrics by embracing adaptability, integrity, and continuous learning in an era of rapid technological transformation, experts have advised.Speaking at the 15th Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICP

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U.S.A.I.D. Workers Brace for the Worst

U.S.A.I.D. Workers Brace for the Worst

The thousands of people who work for the U.S. government’s main agency for humanitarian aid and disaster relief have been on the front lines of efforts to fight famine, contain virulent infectious diseases like H.I.V. and Ebola, and rebuild infrastructure in i

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What Top Ugandan Schools Are Charging S1 Students

What Top Ugandan Schools Are Charging S1 Students

As the first term of the 2025 academic year commences, parents should prepare for higher tuition fees for students admitted to Senior One in both leading government and private secondary schools.The cost of enroll

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Former Janet Museveni Assistant Alex Kakooza Takes Over OPM as PS in Museveni's New Reshuffle

Former Janet Museveni Assistant Alex Kakooza Takes Over OPM as PS in Museveni's New Reshuffle

President Yoweri Museveni made important changes in Uganda’s government, particularly within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The reshuffle was communicated by Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet.

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Uganda Introduces New Pension Bill: What It Means for Civil Servants

Uganda Introduces New Pension Bill: What It Means for Civil Servants

Uganda’s government has introduced the Public Service Pension Fund Bill 2024, aimed at reforming pension management for civil servants. The new Bill shifts from a non-contributory pension scheme to a contributory system.

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VIDEO: New details of how govt slept on job ahead of Kiteezi dumpsite collapse

VIDEO: New details of how govt slept on job ahead of Kiteezi dumpsite collapse

On October 4, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) published in this newspaper a “notice of intended application for licence” for the development of the proposed 20 Megawatts waste-to-energy power plant in Ddundu Village in Kyampisi Sub-county, Mukono District. The notice, a pr

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Coffee boom in the eyes of Buganda Kingdom

Coffee boom in the eyes of Buganda Kingdom

Coffee, a long-cherished perennial crop, has for decades been the backbone of household incomes in some parts of Uganda. Today, coffee is at the centre of regulatory policies and renewed campaigns targeting both sustainable production and output. The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (

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