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Government says civil servants’ salaries being paid in phases

Government says civil servants’ salaries being paid in phases

Minister of ICT and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny. Photo credit: ICT & PS.The Minister of Information and Government Spokesperson says salaries for civil servants and organized forces are now being processed and paid in phases across the country.

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Court says G4S must pay tax on meals provided to its security guards

Court says G4S must pay tax on meals provided to its security guards

The High Court has dismissed a case lodged by G4S, a private security firm, against the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), protesting payment of tax on the meals it provides to its security guards at CNOOC and TotalEnergies facilities.However, the court also

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Canada Gives Rejected Ugandan Asylum Seekers Fresh Chance to Avoid Deportation

Canada Gives Rejected Ugandan Asylum Seekers Fresh Chance to Avoid Deportation

KAMPALA — Canada has opened a new pathway for some Ugandan asylum seekers whose refugee claims were previously rejected, allowing them to seek protection from deportation on grounds that returning home could expose them to persecution, torture or other serious harm.In a notice issued on

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Court orders Ernst & Young to pay URA Shs 3.48 billion in VAT

Court orders Ernst & Young to pay URA Shs 3.48 billion in VAT

Ernst & Young Uganda, one of the leading audit firms, has been ordered to pay the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Shs 3.48 billion as VAT from services it received from foreign companies within its global network.The dispute began after URA audited Ernst & Young Uganda for the perio

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MISSING POLICE PRADOs SCANDAL! Top Police Bosses Probed Over ‘Ghost’ Sh5bn Vehicle Procurement Deal

MISSING POLICE PRADOs SCANDAL! Top Police Bosses Probed Over ‘Ghost’ Sh5bn Vehicle Procurement Deal

Several senior cops, some at the level of directors within the Uganda Police Force, are not happy after missing out on vehicles that were allegedly procured for their directorates, Red Pepper has exclusively learnt.Highly placed sources told Red Pepper that between 2021 and 2024, the Ugand

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First Oil Revenue Set to Enter 2026/2027 Budget as Sector Begins Paying Its Way

First Oil Revenue Set to Enter 2026/2027 Budget as Sector Begins Paying Its Way

When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the revenue projections. The budget comes at a time when policymakers are positioning mineral resources, especially oil and gas, as

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How Uganda’s First Oil Dream Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers

How Uganda’s First Oil Dream Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers

Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda.Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by

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BoU limits daily cash withdrawals for individuals to Shs50m

BoU limits daily cash withdrawals for individuals to Shs50m

Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Bank of Uganda Executive Director of National Payment Systems.Overview:The new measures, which take effect on January 1, 2027, are expected to reshape how businesses and consumers move money through the banking system.KAMPALA — The Bank of Uganda (BoU

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France Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Ugandan Students

France Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Ugandan Students

The Embassy of France in Uganda has officially opened applications for its 2026/2027 Master’s Degree Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded study opportunities for young Ugandan graduates seeking to pursue postgraduate education in France.The scholarship programme targets Ugandan s

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Today in History: Uganda Welcomes First-ever Visit by a Sitting Turkish President

Today in History: Uganda Welcomes First-ever Visit by a Sitting Turkish President

The two-day state visit, which ran from May 31 to June 1, saw President Erdoğan hold talks with Ugandan President Museveni at State House Entebbe as both leaders sought to deepen cooperation in trade, security, education and infrastructure.On this day in 2016, Turkish President Recep Tayy

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