The Adhoc Committee of parliament, which has been investigating the distribution of 82.05 acres of Nakawa-Naguru land has recommended the retirement of the Uganda Land Commission-ULC commissioners in the public interest. The affected commissioners include the Chairperson, Byenkya Nyakaisiki, Prof. Pen-Mogi Nyeko, Asuman Kyafu, Stella Achan, Augustine Rukiika Rujara, Charles
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State Minister for Lands, Persis Namuganza appearing before the Land Commission. Parliament has adopted a committee recommendation seeking to hold the Minister of State for Housing, Persis Namuganza accountable for abuse of office. Namuganza is also accused of misleading Uganda Land Commission –ULC into allocation of the Nakawa-Naguru land to
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Five Diary cooperative societies in different districts have received Mini milk processing equipment to support value addition, thanks to the National Agriculture Advisory Services (NAADS). The beneficiaries are Balaholi Farmers Society in Kamuli, Neema Mixed Farm in Kamwengye, Dwanilo Diary and Livestock Farmers Society in Kiboga, Kigezi Diary, and Producers
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By Lilly Ajarova Numbers do not lie. That Destination Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, is the most competitive tourism destination on the African continent, that is packed with the rarest, precious and most beautiful attractions and other tourism resources is a fact. More importantly, these resources are spread over an
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Officials from Petroleum Authority of Uganda and joint venture partners show key areas of the Tilenga project The Tilenga Oil Project managed by TotalEnergies EP Uganda is taking shape as Uganda draws nearer to the first oil expected by 2025. Tilenga, the name of the project, was coined
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Parliament has rejected the proposal to reduce taxes on fuels in a bid to reduce the skyrocketing prices of fuel, saying that the exemption would cost government revenue to a tune of Shs1.5Trn. This followed a proposal moved by Muhammad Nsereko (Kampala Central) during the consideration of the Excise Duty
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Giving back to community is part of Uganda Baati, and the Safal Group culture. Over the years Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) has developed a systematic and structured approach to give back to communities through sustainable CSR interventions. Today, UBL joined the rest of the world to put emphasis on the
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Parliament has rejected the government’s proposed extension of the corporate income tax exemption for the Bujagali Hydro Power Project by 5 years. Parliament agreed to grant an exemption for only 1 year up to 2023. The decision was taken on Wednesday during a debate on the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill,
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Assaulted: Dr. Monica Musenero Speaker Anita Among has lashed out at a section of MPs who attacked Dr Monica Musenero Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, warning that Parliament will not protect errant lawmakers who bully and assault their fellows simply because of disagreement in opinions. The Speaker made her
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The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has warned legislators against staging protests ahead of the debate on the controversial coffee agreement. According to Among, she will not hesitate to stop the debate should any legislator demonstrate during the discussion of the report prepared by the Committee on Tourism, Trade and
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