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dfcu Opens Namanve Branch as Bahati Urges Review of Lending Rates

dfcu Opens Namanve Branch as Bahati Urges Review of Lending Rates

dfcu Bank has opened a new branch in Namanve Industrial Park, positioning itself at the heart of one of Uganda’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs, as government renewed calls for commercial lenders to cut borrowing costs for industry.Speaking at the launch, David Bahati welcomed the ex

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Ex-minister’s widow allowed to challenge ownership of Sh17bn Muthaiga land

Ex-minister’s widow allowed to challenge ownership of Sh17bn Muthaiga land

The widow of former minister Arthur Kinyanjui Magugu has been allowed to pursue a case challenging the ownership of a parcel of land in Nairobi worth Sh17 billion.The Environment and Land Court ruled that Ms Margaret Wairimu Magugu should be allowed to argue her case, especially after argu

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DIRTY MONEY WATCHDOG IN THE DOCK! Probe Catches FIA Napping as Illicit Cash Slips Through the Net… Recruitment Chaos, 1,086 Suspicious Reports Ignored, 79% of Cases Stall

DIRTY MONEY WATCHDOG IN THE DOCK! Probe Catches FIA Napping as Illicit Cash Slips Through the Net… Recruitment Chaos, 1,086 Suspicious Reports Ignored, 79% of Cases Stall

For an institution created to sniff out dirty money and choke financial crime at its roots, the spotlight is now uncomfortably fixed on the watchdog itself.A damning Value for Money audit in the December 2025 report by the Auditor General has exposed glaring weaknesses at the Financial Int

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Court Orders Hajji Moses Kigongo To Pay UGX80million To Contractor

Court Orders Hajji Moses Kigongo To Pay UGX80million To Contractor

The High Court in Kampala has found Hajji Moses Kigongo liable to pay Shillings 80.7million for breaching a contract he signed with a supplier of doors and windows to his construction sites. The court also found Kigongo culpable for illegally retaining properties that don’t belong to him.

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Uganda: Museveni Enacts Major Housing and Construction Reforms

Uganda: Museveni Enacts Major Housing and Construction Reforms

President Museveni has signed into law three key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight in Uganda's construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors.The reforms are expected to enhance safety standards, expand mortgage financing, and boost investor confidence

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Tax net tightens: Why EFRIS, DTS, rental tax are closing in on every business

Tax net tightens: Why EFRIS, DTS, rental tax are closing in on every business

EFRIS was first legally introduced through the Tax Procedures Code (E-Invoicing and E-Receipting) Regulations in 2020, with mandatory use by VAT-registered taxpayers beginning on 1 July 2020.In today’s rapidly digitizing economy, tax compliance in Uganda is no longer a back-office obliga

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Auditor General demands tighter controls as tech giants pay Shs29b in tax

Auditor General demands tighter controls as tech giants pay Shs29b in tax

While digital tax collections from giants like Apple and Meta have hit 29.5 billion shillings, the Auditor General warns that a lack of independent verification is causing significant revenue leakage.Uganda has successfully collected 29.5 billion shillings from global tech firms, but the c

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Banks Urged to Embrace Modern Technology to Improve Service Delivery

Banks Urged to Embrace Modern Technology to Improve Service Delivery

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has called on banks in Uganda to embrace modern technology to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery to customers.Dr Baryomunsi made the remarks while speaking at the National Lead

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Bank of Uganda Warns Against Using Shilling Notes in Bouquets and Decorative Gifts

Bank of Uganda Warns Against Using Shilling Notes in Bouquets and Decorative Gifts

The Bank of Uganda has issued a strong warning to the public regarding the misuse of Uganda Shilling currency, urging everyone to preserve the integrity of banknotes and coins. The central bank specifically cautioned florists, designers, gifting stylists, and clients against using brand-new bankn

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Uganda’s Export Earnings Hit Record Shs54 Trillion -Ggoobi

Uganda’s Export Earnings Hit Record Shs54 Trillion -Ggoobi

Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has said Uganda’s export earnings have climbed to a record $14.4 billion (Shs 54 Trillion) by the end of September, driven largely by strong growth in gold, coffee and manufactured goods, reflecting the impact of long-term govern

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