Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes
The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT offici...
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Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return
President Museveni has declared Uganda’s readiness to re-engage with Western powers, months after facing sanctions over the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality...
Pope Francis Dies Aged 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign mar...
URA to Hire 1,269 New Staff to Boost Tax Collection
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is set to recruit 1,260 new staff members to enhance tax collection efforts, particularly targeting high-net-worth individuals in indus...
Bring stories to life: The art of puppetry
Isn’t it fascinating what technology can do today? From AI to lightning-fast internet, everything is just a click away. But what happens when there’s no power? When y...
Mira Kapoor turns her closet phantoms into a party-ready fit and shockingly it has three leading brands
When it comes to the Kapoor girls slaying their looks, Mira is always on the never-skipped, never-missed roll. Taking to her social media handle, the entrepreneur shared...
Online 'advisors' telling people how to maximise their gov handouts
Online 'advisors' have been telling benefits claimants how to maximise their government handouts while also reaping in hundreds of thousands of pounds. Accounts on TikTo...
Ssemakadde Finally Breaks Silence on Secret Talks With Jailed Lawyer Kiiza Eron
During a recent Twitter Spaces discussion, exiled lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde was asked to explain claims that he had told jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza to apologize to powerful p...
Auditor General’s Report Exposes Loopholes in The Umeme Buyout, Slashes it by Billions as Shocking Audit Uncovers Hidden Debt Scandal
A storm is brewing over the true cost of buying out Umeme Limited, Uganda’s electricity distributor, as discrepancies in the numbers come to light.The Auditor Genera, E...
NUP's Nalukoola Sues Attorney General for Abuse During Kawempe North Nomination Process
Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe North by-election, has filed a case against the Attorney General after claiming “...