Ramathan Ggoobi launching the Budget Month for FY 2023/24 The Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has painted a rosy picture for Uganda’s economy, noting that by the end of FY 2023/24, Uganda’s GDP is projected to expand up to Shs206.54 trillion (equivalent to USD54.99 billion). “This in turn is projected
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EU Head of Mission Jan Sadek and PS ministry of Foreign Affairs Vincent Waiswa Bagiire cutting a cake The Democracy Governance Facility (DGF) has formally exited Uganda after nearly 12 years. DGF, a multi-donor Fund was established in 2011 to properly coordinate donor assistance and activities in Uganda. The Fund has seven
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URA CG, Musinguzi at the launch of the Budget Month The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi as rallied taxpayers to pay their taxes so as to close the FY 2022/23 successfully and expand the tax register. Musinguzi made the remarks Tuesday as he joined Ministry of Finance and other key partners at
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Jude Kansiime, Head Marketin dfcu Bank dfcu Bank has announced a ‘Transact and Win’ promotion aimed at giving its customers a chance to win tickets to the Boyz II Men Live in Kampala concert that is scheduled for Sunday June 11, 2023, at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. To participate, customers simply
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Uganda Airlines aircraft at Entebbe International Airport. Uganda Airlines has not expanded its routes due to alleged protectionism Uganda is set to host the 55th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly this year, amidst complaints by the national carrier over alleged unfair trade practices in the aviation industry. Uganda
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The PDM Report was launched yesterday in Kampala. A recent report has highlighted the discriminatory implementation of the government's Parish Development Model (PDM) project, which aims to eradicate poverty. The report reveals that the poorest individuals are being left behind in accessing the benefits of the initiative. The PDM was
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Team Uganda and the Ambassador Judyth Nsababera Uganda teams have scooped second prize at the previously concluded seventh Huawei ICT global finals that took place in Shenzhen China, Huawei’s headquarter from 23rd to 28th May 2023. The event’s culmination was a competition between finalists in 146 teams from 36 countries.
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President William Ruto has asked African leaders to take first steps towards ditching the globally-bullish US dollar. President William Ruto has asked African leaders to take first steps towards ditching the globally-bullish US dollar by signing up to a pan-African payments system to facilitate trade within the continent. Dr Ruto
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A section of Opposition lawmakers have accused Government of understating the public debt by Shs6Trn, saying that the move is intended to make it appear that the skyrocketing public debt is manageable, which might not be the case. While presenting a report by the National Economy Committee on a motion
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dfcu Bank CEO, Charles Mudiwa (2nd L) poses for a picture with Partners during the Launch of the Top 100 Survey at Sheraton Hotel dfcu Bank, in collaboration with Nation Media Group, KPMG, Uganda Investment Authority, the Uganda Securities Exchange and the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has this morning announced the
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