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 se...
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Poor oversight hindering service delivery in Buyende, leaders say
Officials resolved to strengthen field supervision, enhance quarterly monitoring visits and improve coordination between political leaders and technical staff to ensure g...
New Busoga MPs seek end to political infighting hindering development
Chairperson of Busoga sub-region MPs and Luuka South MP Stephen Kisa (holding the microphone) addresses the gathering alongside fellow Members of the 12th Parliament of U...
Uganda’s Local Gov’t Workers Petition Parliament Over Years Of Neglect, Broken Promises, Delayed Salaries & Unfair Treatment By Gov’t
Uganda’s Local Government workers, through the Uganda Local Government Workers’ Union (ULGWU), have petitioned Parliament over years of neglect, broken prom...
Minister Dr. Ruth Aceng Delivers Clean And Safe Water To Lira City Residents
In City East Division, a constituency represented in the 11th Parliament by the UPC Party President, Akena Jimmy James Michael, is found Te-Obwolo Village, where electora...
Uganda’s Tea Prices Reach $1.02 at Mombasa Auction
Uganda’s tea prices at the Mombasa Tea Auction have been holding steady for the past seven weeks, with the latest sale, Number 45, ending on November 5, 2024, at a...
China partners with Busoga Consortium to eradicate poverty
The government of China has joined forces with the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) to tackle household poverty in the region. This collaboration comes after a...
Digital technology will make bad education worse
Soon, laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices may be available for use by learners and teachers in primary and secondary schools. This follows the launch...
Livestock thieves using taxis, saloon cars to evade police
Livestock theft in the cattle corridor districts continues to challenge local leaders and security forces as thieves increasingly use passenger commuter taxis and saloon...
Overcoming Fear: Type 1 Diabetics Encouraged to Exercise Safely and Effectively
Fear of experiencing low blood sugar levels deters many individuals with Type 1 diabetes from engaging in physical activity, a recent study reveals. Managing Diabetes wit...