KAMPALA – Ugandan manufacturers are calling for reforms in the tax dispute resolution frameworks to make processes faster.Under the current systems, they say, affected parties have to take long periods characterized by uncertainties that in the end affect the business operations.The Uganda Manufacturers Association now says there should be a better system through the Tax […]
CAPTION: Uganda House in Nairobi, Kenya that was torched during anti-tax protests in the country in June 2024. (File photo). PARLIAMENT – Uganda will spend an additional Shs4.5 billion to renovate Uganda House, a government-owned commercial building in Nairobi, Kenya that was torched during anti-tax protests in the country in June 2024. This comes […]
KAMPALA – Standard Chartered Bank has Thursday 22nd May, 2025 successfully hosted a high-level Uganda Investment Dialogue focused on Cross-Border trade as catalyst for 10X Growth Strategy. Held under the theme: “Cross-Border Trade – Connecting Your Ambitions to Global Possibilities,” the dialogue brought together over 100 influential stakeholders including government officials, private sector leaders, […]
CAPTION: An over view of Bujagali Hydropower dam. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Lawmakers have rejected a proposal to grant Bujagali Hydro Power Project Company a seven year tax waiver but instead approved an amendment in the Income Tax (Amendment), Bill 2025 exempting the company from income tax for a year.The Income Tax (Amendment), Bill […]
CAPTION: Gen. J. J. Odong (2nd L), Uganda’ Foreign Affairs Minister with the delegation of investor from Qatar during the meeting held at State Lodge, Nakasero Sunday 11th, 2025. (Courtesy photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma NAKASERO – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has held a meeting with a prominent investor from Qatar, Mr. Khalid bin […]
CAPTION: New NWSC unit to combat corruption, protect customers KAMPALA – The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has established a dedicated Customer Protection Unit to combat corruption, infrastructure vandalism, and illegal water use, the utility’s managing director has announced. Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha, NWSC’s managing director, said at a press conference today that they […]
JINJA – Authorities have impounded immature fish worth Sh50 million in an intelligence-led operation conducted on Sunday at various homes near major landing sites in Jinja City. The Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU), working with the Association of Fishers and Lake Users of Uganda (AFALU), recovered approximately 2,000 pieces of Nile perch valued at 30 million […]
CAPTION: President Museveni, (R) listens to Eddy Kenzo, (L) during a meeting at his country home in Rwakitura By Stephen Wandera OumaRWAKITURA – President Museveni has endorsed a Copyright Management System aimed at ensuring musicians in Uganda earn from their work through digital tracking of music usage.The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise […]
CAPTION: Hon. Kankunda presented the report recommending the waivers to Parliament on Friday 20th February 2025. (Courtesy photo). KAMPALA – Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on […]
