UETCL, UEDCL promise fewer outages after $83m upgrade
Across Kampala, planned power cuts have become an unwelcome part of daily life, disrupting businesses, households and hospitals.Electricity officials say the frustration...
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New telecom taxes renew debate over whether Uganda is taxing financial inclusion
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A renewed parliamentary push to review taxes on mobile money has reignited concerns that Uganda’s tax regime is making digital financial service...
Mbarara turns up for Nile Special World Cup watch party as Kampala final awaits
MBARARA, Uganda — Football fans in Mbarara turned up in large numbers as Nile Special brought its nationwide FIFA World Cup fan experience to Western Uganda for a major...
Oil shocks are no longer so shocking
The Persian Gulf is in an unstable disequilibrium. There has been no lasting deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, because the United States and Iran remain far apart in t...
UCC Suspends Crackdown on Hotspot Operators
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended enforcement action against unlicensed hotspot operators to allow consultations aimed at developing a regulatory f...
IBAU Appoints Christopher Bakesiga as Acting CEO
The Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU) has appointed Christopher Bakesiga Mugisha as Acting Chief Executive Officer, with the association expressing confidenc...
Another U-turn shows how Trump is lost in his own forever war with Iran
The US president is finding it hard to navigate his own erratic Tehran policy, not least when it comes to opening the vital Strait of HormuzDonald Trump has constructed a...
UCC Defends Crackdown on Unlicensed Public Wi-Fi Operators
The Uganda Communications Commission says its enforcement against unlicensed public Wi-Fi operators is aimed at protecting consumers, ensuring fair competition and mainta...
UNBS Warns Against Roadside Fuel Sales Over Safety Risks
UNBS Deputy Executive Director Daniel Richard Makayi Nangalama said the bureau regularly inspects and tests petroleum products entering the country and those distributed...
Ignored an Airtel Money or MTN MoMo Loan? Here’s How It Could Affect Your Future Financial Life
SUMMARYUnpaid Airtel Money and MTN MoMo loans can be reported to licensed Credit Reference Bureaus (CRBs).Your credit history follows your National Identification Number...