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URA to Hire 1,269 New Staff to Boost Tax Collection

URA to Hire 1,269 New Staff to Boost Tax Collection

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is set to recruit 1,260 new staff members to enhance tax collection efforts, particularly targeting high-net-worth individuals in industries such as construction, transport, and professionals.This move aims to increase revenue collections and reduce depen

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Architects Society announces Third Annual Sports Gala

Architects Society announces Third Annual Sports Gala

The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) has announced the third Annual Sports Gala, set for May 1, 2025, at the International University of East Africa.This year’s gala is themed “Fundraising for Perkins Braillers and White Canes”, with proceeds going toward supporting visually impair

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Tariffs, Crashing Equities, Recession? - What On Earth Is Going On?

Tariffs, Crashing Equities, Recession? - What On Earth Is Going On?

I’ve spent much of the past quarter of the year zigzagging across Europe and the US, cursing Vladimir Lenin as I went. He is reputed to have coined the phrase ‘there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen’, which in turn has been repeated back to me whereve

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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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Poorly-lit Arumparthapuram bypass puts motorists in a spot

Poorly-lit Arumparthapuram bypass puts motorists in a spot

Absence of streetlights on the Arumparthapuram bypass has made commuting difficult for vehicle users, especially at night.The bypass, laid to ease traffic congestion on the Puducherry-Villianur Road, was thrown op

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Inside the Luxurious Mansion of Gen. Charles Oluka that Has Sparked Controversy Since His Demise

Inside the Luxurious Mansion of Gen. Charles Oluka that Has Sparked Controversy Since His Demise

The lavish mansion of the late General Charles Oluka has become a hot topic in Uganda following his death.Located in Katovu village, Kajjansi town council, Wakiso district, the grand residence has sparked curiosit

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Raila Odinga Skips Machar in Juba

Raila Odinga Skips Machar in Juba

The former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Odinga on Friday met only South Sudan President Salva Kiir in Juba and did not reach out to the detained First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar, who leads the armed opposition in the unity government.

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Ruto Dispatches Raila to Juba after Consulting Museveni, Abiy

Ruto Dispatches Raila to Juba after Consulting Museveni, Abiy

enyan President William Ruto has dispatched the former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga to South Sudan after consultation with the Uganda President, Yoweri Museveni and the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali.Rai

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UK Demands Rwanda Withdraw Forces from DRC After M23 Rebels Seize Walikale

UK Demands Rwanda Withdraw Forces from DRC After M23 Rebels Seize Walikale

The United Kingdom has issued a stern condemnation of the recent capture of Walikale in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by the M23 rebel group and Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF), in open defiance of a United Nations Security Council resolution deman

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Fatal Accident Blocks Gulu-Kamudini Highway, Police Names Alternative Routes for Motorists

Fatal Accident Blocks Gulu-Kamudini Highway, Police Names Alternative Routes for Motorists

A fatal road accident on the Gulu-Kamudini Highway has resulted in one death and left another person seriously injured. The incident took place at Ngato Swamp in Oyam District when a broken-down trailer was struck by another vehicle, causing a significant obstruction on the road.Traffic Po

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