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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Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China
A burst of Ugandan energy lit up Guangzhou China as the Consulate General unveiled “Bridging Tradition and Progress: A Ugandan Storyâ€, a dynamic event that sh...
Keith Kalyegira appointed Absa Bank's board chairperson
Absa Uganda has appointed Keith Kalyegira as the new chairman of the bank's board, effective 1 March 2025.Kalyegira is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on stra...
Umeme Says It’s Been Compelled to Hand Over Electricity Distribution; Considers Arbitration in London
Umeme insists that the government’s audit undervalues the company’s investment and has formally notified authorities of a dispute under Section 9.1 of the S...
'National ID Will Be Required for All Services' - Museveni's Govt Announces
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that soon, Ugandans will be required to present their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to access all services, both pu...
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 Gene...
Charles Mbire pays Shs 5 million in Taxes per Day to URA
Ugandan businessman and investor Charles Mbire has emerged as one of the country’s highest individual taxpayers, with a staggering UGX 5.4 million deducted daily i...
"Will They Go Back To S1 Or Repeat S4." Ministry Of Education Left Puzzled After 6974 Students Fail
The release of the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results, which has just concluded, has left 6,974 students in limbo.As per the recently adopted...
Minister Lugolobi Explains Why He ‘Stole’ Karamoja Ironsheets
State Minister for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Amos Lugoloobi, has defended his decision to use iron sheets meant for the Karamoja sub-region, insisting...
Women’s Rights Activists Demand Action to End Electoral Violence
The organisation called on media houses to give more visibility to women leaders and counter negative stereotypes that discourage female participation in politics.Womenâ...