When climate risk becomes a budget risk
Despite legal buffer requirements of 100 metres from rivers and 200 metres from lakes,wetlands are increasingly encroached upon by settlements, farming, sand mining, and...
News discovery
Find the stories that matter to you.
Results for
381 found
“activity”
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 begi...
95 arrested as police intensify operations in Kira, Wakiso district
WAKISO – The Uganda Police Force, working jointly with sister security agencies and local leaders, has intensified disruptive operations across Kira Municipality and ne...
Stealing in the name of Museveni’s Daughter: End of 40 Days for Four Suspected Fraudsters
Four suspected fraudsters who have been stealing in the name of Museveni’s daughter have seen the expiry of their proverbial 40 days of a thief. Police says it has arre...
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 causin...
Visa Misuse by a Few Ugandans Tightens U.S. Scrutiny, Embassy Warns
The United States Embassy in Kampala has raised concern over what it describes as misuse of U.S. visas by a small number of Ugandans — a trend officials say is complica...
Inside Uganda’s elections, where goons set the rules
On December 7, 2025, Reuters carried a stark headline that rippled across Uganda’s political landscape: “Bobi Wine says Uganda security forces beat him.”The wire st...
Uganda to launch nationwide road and rail overhaul in 2026
Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport unveils a major 2026 infrastructure plan featuring road rehabilitations, railway upgrades, and water transport projects.KAMPALA...
Security Forces Recover Guns, Arrest Suspects in Kaabong Operations
Joint security forces in Kaabong District have recovered two guns and arrested suspects in separate operations, dealing a blow to criminal activity in the area. The first...
You’re an Opportunist”: PLU Fires Back at Minister Baryomunsi Over Remarks on Muhoozi
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) pressure group has sharply criticized the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, following his public remarks d...