ERA Warns Public Against Electricity Theft After Viral TikTok Incident
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has issued a strong warning to the public against electricity theft and tampering with power infrastructure, calling such acts...
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Kenya Law Society, Civil Society Condemn Communications Authority’s Ban on Gen Z Protest Media Coverage
The Law Society of Kenya and leading human rights organisations have slammed the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) over a directive banning live coverage of the Gen...
Smuggled to Dust: URA Destroys Over 100 Tonnes of Unstamped Goods in Nakasongola
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed more than 100 tons of goods found without Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), intensifying its crackdown on tax evasion and substan...
Grazing Cows, Not Landing Gears, Make the Most of Masindi Airfield
Masindi – Once a vital hub for tourism and air travel, Kisanja Airfield in Masindi District, has become an abandoned relic.The airfield, located in in Kyamugwera villag...
Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation
Despite covering only 2 percent of the world’s land area, Uganda boasts a rich variety of flora that serves as a foundation for food security, medicine, water conservat...
Kisekka Market Leaders Dismiss Takeover Fears Amid Rumors
The renovation of Kisekka Market yard, aimed at accommodating traders who previously worked along the roadside—including mechanics, food vendors, and small-scale busine...
BREAKING NEWS: MTN Writes to Kalemera over Shs 260bn Tax Dispute; Accuses URA of Coercion, Corruption
MTN Uganda has accused Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) of deploying ‘coercive tactics’ to extract Shs 260bn from the telecom in an ‘unfounded’ tax assessment.MTN...
Nature-based solutions turning the tide against climate change
On Bulabira 2 Road in Najjera, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, a group of workers plant new seedlings in a bamboo nursery bed. Another group is busy loading and offlo...
Tanzania leads Africa in 2024 global cybersecurity rankings
Tanzania has been ranked first in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa for its leadership in cybersecurity, according to the 2024 Global Cyber Security Index (GCI). The E...
URA Collects UGX 28 Billion More Than Expected in August
(Kampala) – The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has reported a surplus in revenue collections for the month of August 2024. The total revenue collected was UGX 2,345.0...