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STANBIC BANK’S TAX NIGHTMARE: URA Walks Away with UGX 11 Trillion Business Over Unpaid Taxes

STANBIC BANK’S TAX NIGHTMARE: URA Walks Away with UGX 11 Trillion Business Over Unpaid Taxes

Stanbic Bank Uganda is suffering a devastating reputational loss after the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), recently moved to withdraw all its accounts from the bank, effectively stripping it of a lucrative tax collections business worth more than UGX 11 trillion a year.The decision means t

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Manchester United finalizes imminent transfer of Ederson from Atalanta

Manchester United finalizes imminent transfer of Ederson from Atalanta

Brazilian midfielder confirms move is 'almost done' as United invests £34 million to rebuild its engine roomEderson, the Brazilian midfielder who has spent the last several seasons anchoring Atalanta’s midfield in Serie A, confirmed that his transfer to Manchester United is nearly compl

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Customs Enforcement at Entebbe Airport Foils Smuggling of 448 Mobile Phones Worth $76,704

Customs Enforcement at Entebbe Airport Foils Smuggling of 448 Mobile Phones Worth $76,704

URA enforcement team at Entebbe International Airport have intercepted 448 mobile phones worth over US$76,704 in a string of operations targeting illicit trade.According to the Assistant Commissioner for Public and Corporate Affairs Robert Kalumba, the seizures underscore a growing trend o

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Kalangala candidates warned over rough Lake Victoria waters as campaigns end

Kalangala candidates warned over rough Lake Victoria waters as campaigns end

Candidates and their supporters traversing Kalangala District’s islands ahead of the Woman MP by-election have been asked to exercise extreme caution on Lake Victoria due to strong winds and rough waters.Water transport is usually risky between March and August as a result of seasonal wi

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Steven Gerrard warned he could be fired soon after taking Premier League job

Steven Gerrard warned he could be fired soon after taking Premier League job

Steven Gerrard is keen to return to management and has been linked with the vacant Ipswich Town job, but former England team-mate Teddy Sheringham has warned it could be a risky move for the Liverpool legendSteven Gerrard has been linked with a number of jobsSteven Gerrard has been

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How Gen Muhoozi Gave the Opposition Its Groove Back

How Gen Muhoozi Gave the Opposition Its Groove Back

After the January 2026 general elections, where President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM coasted to what was presented as a decisive victory—about 71.65% of the presidential vote—the political mood in Kampala shifted quickly into the language of finality. The opposition appeared spent, scattered

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Prince Nakibinge Calls for Meeting With Museveni Over Human Rights Concerns

Prince Nakibinge Calls for Meeting With Museveni Over Human Rights Concerns

The titular head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, has urged religious and cultural leaders to seek direct talks with President Museveni over what he described as growing human rights concerns, political tensions and challenges within the justice system.The titular head of Mus

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Man Utd handed easiest Premier League start as Chelsea get unlucky

Man Utd handed easiest Premier League start as Chelsea get unlucky

Manchester United have a favourable start to the 2026/27 season (Image: Getty)Manchester United have been handed the most favourable start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, per the statistics, with the fixtures computer pairing them against two newly-promoted sides in their first two m

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Fear Grips Kwania Civil Servants as Cattle Restocking Probe Widens

Fear Grips Kwania Civil Servants as Cattle Restocking Probe Widens

Akali Sub-county LCIII Chairperson Julius Peter Ongom said complaints from residents have created fear among some government workers, with reports that a number of implementers are considering abandoning their duties due to growing mistrust from the community.According to Ongom, residents

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Ssemujju flees Uganda amid Muhoozi crackdown on opposition figures

Ssemujju flees Uganda amid Muhoozi crackdown on opposition figures

The development comes days after Gen Muhoozi suggested that Ssemujju and Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi could be the next opposition figures to face action following Lukwago’s arrest.Former Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda (Photo/Courtesy/File)Kampala, Uganda: Former Ki

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