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New PAYE direction raises more questions than answers

New PAYE direction raises more questions than answers

There is a silent frustration growing among Ugandan employees. Not because people do not want to pay taxes.Most salaried workers already understand that taxation is part of nation-building. Every month, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is deducted before salaries even hit bank accounts. Employees ha

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LIST: Names of 12th Parliament MPs (2026-2031) and their Swearing-in Dates

LIST: Names of 12th Parliament MPs (2026-2031) and their Swearing-in Dates

The exercise for the swearing-in of Members of Parliament-Elect of the 12th Parliament has started. MPs will be sworn in on May 13, 14 and 15, 2026 at Parliament House. In this report, we look at the list of names of 12th parliament MPs (2026-2031) and swearing-in dates.The inauguration of

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AU commends Museveni for promoting peace

AU commends Museveni for promoting peace

The African Union (AU) chairperson and President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye, on behalf of the visiting presidents has saluted the people of Uganda for re-electing President Museveni, a move he describes as a powerful affirmation of honouring peace, stability and institutional continuity th

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Uganda, DRC Move Toward Joint Oil Exploration in Albertine Border Region

Uganda, DRC Move Toward Joint Oil Exploration in Albertine Border Region

ENTEBBE — Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have announced plans to jointly explore oil resources in the Albertine Graben along their common border, signalling a major expansion of economic and strategic cooperation between the two neighbours.The development emerged during

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Bebe Cool Is a Hypocrite - Alien Skin

Bebe Cool Is a Hypocrite - Alien Skin

Musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, has openly criticized Bebe Cool, describing him as a hypocrite following the fallout in their relationship.Alien Skin and Bebe Cool were previously seen as close allies, but their relationship reportedly deteriorated earlier this yea

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SPEAKER’S POLITICAL FUTURE: Anita Among Reportedly Summoned to State House for High Stakes Meeting With Museveni

SPEAKER’S POLITICAL FUTURE: Anita Among Reportedly Summoned to State House for High Stakes Meeting With Museveni

Anita Among, the Bukedea District Woman MP and second vice national chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), is battling to keep her job as speaker.While the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC) had endorsed Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa (Ruhinda North –

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Museveni hosts regional leaders for state dinner at Speke Resort Munyonyo

Museveni hosts regional leaders for state dinner at Speke Resort Munyonyo

President Museveni, accompanied by his daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire, arrived at about 8:40pm to applause from dignitaries gathered for the ceremonial dinner, which was held under tight security at the lakeside Munyonyo resort.President Museveni and daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire

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Museveni Hails NRM Election Wins, Warns Against Electoral Violence and Praises Regional Allies

Museveni Hails NRM Election Wins, Warns Against Electoral Violence and Praises Regional Allies

Museveni has hailed what he termed overwhelming National Resistance Movement victories in the 2026 elections while warning against electoral violence, urging stricter enforcement of electoral laws and praising regional allies for supporting Uganda’s stability, as he framed continued political d

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Museveni stings NUP, FDC as he unveils ‘Kisanja no-sleep’

Museveni stings NUP, FDC as he unveils ‘Kisanja no-sleep’

President Museveni unveiled his new term as a period of continuous work, which he dubbed "Kisanja no-sleep. and congratulated the NRM for its election victories while criticising the opposition parties NUP and FDC for their violent conduct.President Yoweri Museveni has laid down a bold cha

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Government Tightens Verification Process in Teso Compensation Program

Government Tightens Verification Process in Teso Compensation Program

Government has intensified verification of beneficiaries under the Teso compensation program, with State Minister Kenneth Ongalo Obote saying the exercise is aimed at eliminating fraud, cleaning up beneficiary lists, and ensuring only genuine claimants receive payment.State Minister for Te

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