BoU limits daily cash withdrawals for individuals to Shs50m
Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Bank of Uganda Executive Director of National Payment Systems.Overview:The new measures, which take effect on January 1, 2027, are expected to resh...
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Today in History: Uganda Welcomes First-ever Visit by a Sitting Turkish President
The two-day state visit, which ran from May 31 to June 1, saw President ErdoÄŸan hold talks with Ugandan President Museveni at State House Entebbe as both leaders sough...
PHILIP KARUGABA: Why The Sovereignty Bill Must Be Withdrawn
There is an unwritten rule, supported by parliamentary precedent, that where substantial amendments are made to a Bill, that Bill must be withdrawn, redrafted, re-gazette...
From “Turkey Pigs†to Sovereignty Farce: Who Is in Charge of the Ugandan State?
Uganda today faces a question that can no longer be avoided: Who is actually in charge of the state?To the outside world, we project coherence—a reliable trade par...
Museveni: What can you do with a SWASA degree, psychology and procurement?
President Museveni on Friday questioned the relevance of some university courses to Uganda’s labour market, urging young people to rethink career paths and pivot t...
Museveni Signs Tough New Drug Law As Uganda Cracks Down On Counterfeits & Unsafe Medicines
President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the National Drug and Health Products Authority Act, 2025, marking a major shift in Uganda’s fight against counterfei...
Withholding Tax Exemption Returns to Six Months: What It Means for Businesses
withholding tax exemption allows qualifying businesses to receive income without deductions at source, improve cash flow management, and reduce administrative burden rela...
Parliament Passes Tax Bills Amid Concerns Over Rising Cost of Living
Parliament of Uganda has approved a raft of tax measures expected to raise Shs1.8 trillion for the 2026/27 budget, including a controversial fuel levy increase, despite c...
Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill as committee pushes tax relief for SMEs and investors
Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2026, adopting a series of reforms aimed at easing compliance for small businesses, improving tax administration...
Ugandan Banks Reject Sovereignty Bill, Cite Seven Grounds
Uganda’s banking industry has mounted a formal and detailed opposition to the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its provisions could disr...