By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has requested Parliament for a tax waiver for two companies that have failed to pay taxes to the Uganda Revenue Authority.The State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, who appeared before the House Committee on Finance on Thursday, 13 August 2026 said that […]
CAPTION: Tabby Wilson, the Director General, World Health Organization address journalists recently. (File photo). By AgenciesGENIVA – The current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters that the […]
CAPTION: Hon. Osuru was concerned that border markets remain closed despite the Ebola free. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Minister of Health has maintained restrictions on border markets despite Uganda being declared Ebola-free, citing the rising number of cases in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The Minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, said that […]
By Our reporterNAIROBI – Kenya’s standards regulator has defended five Kenyan alcoholic beverage brands temporarily suspended in Rwanda, saying fresh laboratory tests and factory inspections found the products compliant with applicable East African quality and safety standards.The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) said it had reviewed Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority’s decision to suspend the […]
CAPTION: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda staff cut a cake to mark 114 years in Kampala on Wednesday August 12th, 2026. Courtesy (Photo). By Cynthia MpangaKAMPALA – Standard Chartered Bank Uganda marks 114 years of continuous presence in Uganda under the theme “Celebrating 114 Years: Honouring Our Heritage, Culture & Shaping Tomorrow,” celebrating a legacy of trust, […]
CAPTION: NAEB’s Coffee cuppers assess Rwanda coffee quality in its accredited laboratory in Kigali before export to international markets. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKIGALI – Rwanda’s agricultural export revenues reached $1.1 billion (approx. Rwf1.6 trillion) in the 2025–2026 fiscal year, the highest annual earnings recorded by the country, according to National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).The […]
CAPTION: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa hands over a copy of the Rules of Procedure to Amb. Ayebare after being sworn August 2026. (Courtesy Photo).By Our reporterKAMPALA – Three ministers, whose approval was delayed by the Committee on Appointments over citizenship, have taken the oaths of allegiance and of Member of Parliament and joined the House as […]
By Agencies NAIROBI — More than 2,000 people including a neurosurgeon have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since its outbreak was declared fewer than three months ago. At least 1,000 of the deaths have occurred in the last three weeks, according to official government data, as the virus continues […]
CAPTION: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa (R) confers with the Government Chief Whip, Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng. By Our reporter KAMPALA – Legislators have urged government to address insecurity in various parts of the country, which they say has negatively impacted on the livelihoods of Ugandans.The legislators were Tuesday, 11 August 2026 debating a motion to […]
CAPTION: South Sudan workers out side the embassy in Nairobi August 11th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Agencies CAPTION: South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Kenya’s president William Ruto The Embassy of South Sudan in Kenya has been closed over unpaid rent arrears, according to embassy staff and South Sudanese residents who visited the […]