Mugabe Palace Revived, Ankole’s Royal Heritage Restored!
The Mugaba of Ankole’s Palace, located in Mbarara City, Uganda, is set to officially open its doors to tourists , after undergoing refurbishment since 2018. The Ug...
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Tax on Used Clothes to Increase to 30%
Government’s plan to double taxes on used clothes signals renewed industrial ambition but risks squeezing low-income consumers and destabilising a fragile garments...
Uganda’s impeding debt crisis
In a recent podcast of Bad Natives, I argued that there is a real risk of Uganda defaulting on her domestic bonds in two to three years. It makes little sense to judge a...
Here’s why AI is Uganda’s fastest route to a $500 billion economy
It is a bold call to embrace the one laptop per child policy and digitize education to achieve Uganda’s $500 billion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) dream and acceler...
All Cash Withdrawals Now to be Taxed:
Even as Uganda pushes toward digital transformation, its deep-rooted reliance on cash presents a complex policy challenge, balancing revenue generation, fairness, and fin...
Kampala Flood Victims Rush to Verify Names Ahead of Shs20bn Compensation
Traders affected by the late 2025 floods in Kampala are scrambling to confirm their eligibility for compensation as verification begins, amid confusion over the status an...
Relief as Najjera–Kira road nears completion
Tarmacking of the section this week reached Najjera Police Station, about half a kilometre from Kiwatule where the works are expected to end Residents and motorists using...
Alien Skin’s Estimated Net Worth and Earnings in 2026 Revealed
The estimated net worth and earnings of Ugandan musician Alien Skin, real name Ali Mulwana, have sparked public interest, with new projections placing his wealth in the r...
Low-income earners to benefit from planned tax exemptions, says government
Henry Musasizi (left) and Hamson Obua addressing the media at ParliamentThe Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, has defended the proposed incr...
Minister Musasizi: Teachers to Receive Phased Salary Enhancements, Fuel Prices to Rise
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has revealed that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is expected to collect Shs 44.5...