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 essent...
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Haifa Oil Refinery Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at Bazan Oil Refinery in Israel Following Missile and Drone Attack
Mumbai, March 30: A significant fire broke out at the Bazan oil refinery in Haifa's industrial zone in Israel today, Monday, March 30, following a coordinated missile and...
Uganda to earn over Shs2.2t from first oil exploration in 2026/27
State Minister for Finance in charge of General Duties, Henry Musasizi, during the presentation for the 2026/27 Ministerial Policy Statement before Parliament’s Co...
Uganda’s First Oil: A Defining Countdown to Economic Transformation and Energy Sovereignty
KAMPALA – As every second, minute, hour, day, and month winds down, Uganda edges closer to its promise—the dawn of oil production.From drilling and completi...
Iran's military command says doctrine has shifted from 'defensive' to 'offensive'
The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Major General Abdollahi, said the armed forces have shifted their doctrine from defensive to offensive and...
Middle East War: Uganda Fuel Prices Stay Below Europe
Kampala — Uganda’s fuel prices remain significantly lower than those in Europe despite rising geopolitical tensions affecting global oil markets, with offic...
Qatar Joins War on Iran, a Radical Shift in the Middle East
Both the Qatari and Iranian regimes have long been major state sponsors of terrorism, and up until very recently, they were on good terms and even strengthening their tie...
Uganda hits critical drilling milestone as July 2026 ‘first oil’ deadline looms
The Tilenga oil fields development project is located in the Lake Albert region of Uganda.KAMPALA — Uganda’s Lake Albert development has passed a decisive t...
Uganda raises 2026/27 spending projection by 12.7% to $21.78 billion
Thomas MukoyaKAMPALA, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Uganda raised its projected public spending for the 2026/2027 financial year by 12.7% to 78.2 trillion shillings ($21.78 b...
Kabalega International Airport 97% Complete as UCAA Board Inspects Works in Hoima
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Board of Directors and Management Team has confirmed that works at Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District have reache...