CAPTION: Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth Park is home to many pods of hippo. (Courtsey Photo)By Our reporterKAMPALA – Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged enhanced government commitment to Uganda’s tourism sector vowing increased funding and prioritisation to transform it into a key economic driver. Speaking as the chief guest at the Ekkula Sustainable Tourism Awards 2024 held […]
CAPTION: Steven Kaboyo,(C), Czech Republic Consul to Uganda, Daniel Maiyeka,(front row 2nd L), Managing Director TotalEnergies Uganda, pose for a photo with other TotalEnergies staff during the launch of the rubia lubricant oils.(Courtsey Photo) By Priscilla Najjuma KAMPALA – TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda has launched reformulated cutting-edge Rubia engine lubricant oils, aligning with Uganda’s revised […]
CAPTION: Tayebwa Speaking at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda Members’ Convention 2024 at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort on Wednesday,13 November 2024. By Our reporterMUNYONYO – The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on Uganda’s accounting professionals to lead the charge against corruption by upholding integrity and transparency in their financial practices.Speaking at […]
CAPTION: WSACCO’s Head of Human Resource and Administration, Lt Col Wesley Aine adress Junior Non-Commissioned Officers in Kiwatule. By Our reporterKIWATULE – Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) recently welcomed 400 Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) for a study tour at its Kiwatule headquarters.These officers, currently enrolled in a four-month leadership course at Hima Training School […]
CAPTION: Some of the Uganda migrant workers in Saudi Arabia recently. By Our reporter A total of 146 Ugandan migrant workers, who had been detained in various centers and prisons across Saudi Arabia, have been successfully repatriated following negotiations between the Ugandan and Saudi governments. These efforts are part of a broader program that […]
KAMPALA – The High Court in Kampala has quashed key findings and recommendations made by Parliament’s Select Committee on the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), among others the prosecution of the Fund’s Chief Finance Officer Stevens Mwanje.The Civil Division Judge Musa SSekaana in his October 31st 2024 decision nullified the March 9th 2023 recommendations by […]
By Our reporter ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has informed the fishing communities that the government aims to protect Uganda’s lakes for sustainable fish production. “A lake is a common property for all Ugandans, it is not like Rwakitura which is private property. Lakes, mining sites, etc. are not personal properties, even me at […]
CAPTION: Agriculture minister, Hon. Tumwebaze making his contribution during process of the Bill. Seated on his left is Speaker, Anita Among. By Our reporterThe Parliament of Uganda has passed the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024 integrating the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This move is part of […]
Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development in charge of General Duties (with microphone) launches the “Tax Crimes and Proceeds Risk Assessment Report, 2024” at Kampala Sheraton Hotel on Oct. 24. COURTESY PHOTO/FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY.Looking to tough, new compliance, enforcementKAMPALA – Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud is the most prevalent tax […]
