New telecom taxes renew debate over whether Uganda is taxing financial inclusion
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A renewed parliamentary push to review taxes on mobile money has reignited concerns that Uganda’s tax regime is making digital financial se...
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Nearly 1,000 Corruption Suspects Arraigned Since 2018, State House Unit Says
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) says it has facilitated the arraignment of 946 corruption suspects before court since its establishment in 2018, resulting i...
INSURANCE TRAINING COLLEGE IN DOCK! CEO Sseremba, Board Chair Dr. Walusimbi Under Spotlight Over HR Irregularities, Unbudgeted Spending & Stalled Sh3Bn Land Deal
The findings place fresh responsibility on the institution's leadership under CEO and Principal Saul Sseremba and Board Chairperson Dr. Abdul Hafiz Walusimbi to address t...
Parliament endorses Kiryowa, Bangumya for Vacant EALA Seats
Parliament has endorsed two National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates to fill Uganda’s vacant positions in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) after a...
Law Society wants Besigye court proceedings streamed live
Besigye, Lutale and Captain Denis Oola face treason charges over allegations that they plotted to overthrow the government. Prosecutors allege they held meetings in Ugand...
Minister warns schools against corporal punishment after student’s death
Minister Mercy Lakisa addressing students in LuweeroThe minister of state for Gender, Labour and Social Development in charge of Youth and Children’s Affairs, Merc...
Zaake: I will teach Among real leadership
Just two years ago, Francis Zaake and Anita Annet Among stood on opposite sides of one of Parliament’s most bitter power struggles.As Speaker, Among presided over...
New Bill targets to unify purchase, management of gov’t vehicles
Government says the reforms are intended to modernise public asset management while improving transparency and operational efficiency across ministries, departments and a...
Low Turnout Raises Concern as Tororo Residents Shun Voters’ Register Display Exercise
EC boss Simon ByabakamaThe display of the National Voters Register ahead of Local Council I elections in Tororo Municipality has recorded low participation, with election...
How to save Lake Victoria
Over 651 freshwater species, like fish, molluscs, and dragonflies on Lake Victoria, face a risk of extinction. FILE PHOTOSmarter farming can protect a fishery whose expor...