Fish farming emerges as new weapon against poverty in Kibuku
For decades, crop farming has been the backbone of livelihoods in Kibuku District. Yet unpredictable weather patterns, declining soil fertility, pests and fluctuating mar...
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FDC Blames Government Over Rising Fuel Prices
The Forum for Democratic Change has accused the government of failing to prepare Uganda for fuel supply shocks, calling for emergency tax waivers and restoration of natio...
Rukungiri Municipality Begins Demolition of Illegal Structures
Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality on Wednesday commenced a trade order enforcement operation targeting buildings established in road reserves, temporary structures an...
Gov’t deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collectio...
Election period didn’t destabilise economy, says Finance ministry
The law requires the Finance minister to publish a post-election economic and fiscal update within four months after polling day for a general election.Uganda’s economy...
NWSC Restores Karuma Water Supply as PSC Inspects 600MW Power Plant
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has announced the successful completion of emergency repair works on a key water transmission pipeline serving Karuma T...
URA fined Shs138 million for taxing church-based NGO which imported soya cereal for refugees
The High Court has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to refund more than Shs 73.5 million to the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) after ruling that the tax bo...
Ukraine retakes 400 square kilometers after Russian Starlink terminals deactivated
SpaceX collaborated with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to shut down thousands of unauthorized terminals, degrading Russian command and control at a critical moment.Starti...
URA gives deadline for taxpayers to align TINs with NINs and BRNs
The authority has also urged taxpayers to complete the process early to avoid disruptions when accessing tax services after the July 2026 deadline.The Uganda Revenue Auth...
Lydia Jazmine off the shelf after secret Nikkah ceremony
Reports indicate that the singer tied the knot with a young Muslim businessman in a low-key function held under tight security.Lydia Jazmine is reportedly said to have he...