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...
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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...
URA’s 10 million dollar recovery raises many questions
A public disclosure by Uganda’s tax authority that it recovered in excess of $10m (Shs37b) smuggled through Entebbe International Airport has raised more questions than...
Bank of Uganda launches three-year pilot to buy domestic gold for reserves
The Bank of Uganda has started buying gold mined in the country and will add it to the official foreign exchange reserves, shifting part of the national safety net from d...
AFCON 2027 countdown begins as CAF Taskforce lands in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The race to deliver the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has entered a decisive phase, with the Confederation of African Football...
PHOTSO: Namyalo gifts son brand-new car at lavish 5th birthday party
The highlight of the celebration came when Hajjat Namyalo unveiled the sleek vehicle, estimated to cost between Shs100 million and Shs150 million at bond price in Kampala...
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance backs proposed tax rise on spirits
The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA) has thrown its support behind the government’s proposed increase in excise duty on undenatured spirits below 80% alcoholic con...
Uganda Economy Shows Strong Momentum Despite Shilling Depreciation
KAMPALA – Uganda’s economy continues to show signs of steady recovery and strengthening activity, supported by rising demand, increased business confidence, and stron...
Buchaman claims he was the intended target in Bebe Cool shooting
Former Firebase Crew singer Buchaman, born Mark Bugembe, has revealed a previously untold story about surviving a shooting incident earlier in his life.Now serving as the...
Lawyers Must Heal, Not Harm, Says Justice Abodo
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has underscored the transformative role of lawyers as healers in society, calling on future legal professionals to e...