JEEMA Warns Tax Hikes Will Deepen Poverty, Undermine Uganda’s Economy
The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the government’s proposed tax increases in the 2026 national budget, warning that higher levies on income, fuel, and essential g...
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Uganda Bans Several Imported Farm Chemicals over Health Risks
Uganda has ordered the phase-out and restriction of several widely used agricultural chemicals, citing risks to human health, the environment and the country’s export c...
Uganda’s 2026-2031 cabinet: From fishermen and fisherwomen (symbolism) to intellectualism and competence
As Uganda approaches the swearing of the presidency, new parliament and the subsequent formation of a new cabinet, an important national conversation is beginning to take...
Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite
The Bahrain-based subsidiary of Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trading firm, has faced major disruptions after Iran restricted access through the Strait of...
OPINION: 623 Cases, UGX 2 Trillion at Stake: Why Uganda Must Rethink How Banking Disputes Are Resolved:
At the heart of Uganda’s Commercial Court sits a quiet crisis with far-reaching economic consequences: 623 unresolved banking cases locking up an estimated UGX 2 trilli...
The good and bad 2026/27 govt tax plans
Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil soci...
DJ Etania Mutoni shuts down Lugogo with sold-out ‘Becoming Life of the Party’ concert
KAMPALA — Kampala’s party scene hit a new high Saturday night as Etania Mutoni—better known as Life of the Party—pulled off a fully sold-out debut concert at Lugo...
Indian buying Iranian crude without any payment hurdle, tanker diversion to China not due to ‘payment issues’: Govt
This is the first official confirmation from the government that India is buying Iranian crude, following the sanctions waiver for Iranian oil on water announced by the U...
Museveni Urges Coffee Farmers To Support Zero Export Of Unprocessed Raw Materials
RUKIGA, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni called on coffee farmers to support the government’s push to stop the export of unprocessed raw materials, saying the move...
Mesach Semakula finally opens up on photo with Usher Raymond
Mesach Semakula says his meeting with Usher in the US was planned and reflects his long-standing position in the music industry.Legendary singer Mesach Semakula has expla...