Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija (4th Left) has tasked URA Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi (5th Left) to grow Uganda’s tax to GDP ratio to 20%. They were joined by other officials in a group photo after the launch of URA’s digital and IT strategy The Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija is
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The Norwegian Government has announced plans to close its Embassy in Kampala, Uganda, as well as the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, in 2024. In a press release posted on the Norway Foreign Affairs Ministry website, the European nation indicated that the Norwegian Embassy in Kampala, which has been serving
Read MoreMaking Waves In The Construction Industry: A Conversation With Eunice Kuzimba, The Rising Woman Award Recipient
Ephrance Eunice Kuzimba (pictured above), a trailblazing entrepreneur and recipient of the dfcu Bank’s Rising Woman award shares her remarkable journey, from her experiences as a lecturer in electrical and electronics engineering to her entrepreneurial endeavors in the construction industry. Eunice's story is one of determination, resilience, and a commitment to breaking
Read MoreUganda Airlines’ Airbus A330-800 soared through the skies on its maiden flight from Entebbe to Mumbai on October 07, 2023 Uganda Airlines on October 7, 2023 launched direct flights from Entebbe International Airport (Uganda) to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in India. It was a historic day full
Read MoreIn good times: Richard Byarugaba and his former Deputy Patrick Ayota addressing a press conference . File Photo The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Managing Director, Patrick Ayota on Thursday asked the court to exercise its discretion in the interest of justice to favor the stability of the fund.
Read MorePart of the Interior of the expanded Entebbe International Airport Passenger terminal building Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has suspended study tours at Entebbe International Airport to reduce on congestion given the ongoing construction works to expand the airport. In a statement dated October 12, 2023, UCAA says “owing to
Read MoreMalwai and Uganda Revenue Officials in a group photo The Malawi Revenue Authority Officials from the departments of Domestic Taxes, Information Communication and Technology, Policy Planning and Enterprise management are in Uganda benchmarking on URA’s Compliance Risk Management in Domestic Taxes. Speaking at the opening of the first session, the
Read MoreMinister Aceng being vaccinated The Minister of Health, Dr Ruth Aceng has warned that if the uptake of the Covid-19 vaccines doesn’t increase in Uganda, at least 7, 567,200 doses of the jab will expire by February 2024. Minister Aceng informed Parliament that the vaccine uptake in Uganda still stands
Read MoreThe impounded laptops The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) customs at Entebbe Airport impounded a consignment containing over 200 used laptops last month. The Ag. Manager of Entebbe Customs, Simon Esunget said they received information that a one Sam Kanyike had checked in several packages as passenger-accompanied baggage. “We started planning on
Read MoreLifestile: The Unmatched Beauty In Uganda Baati’s Stone Coated Roof Tiles With Fire-Resistant Properties
A house roofed with Lifestile is exceptionally beautiful and unique When it comes to safeguarding our homes and structures, fire resistance is a paramount concern. The materials used in roofing play a crucial role in protecting against the devastating effects of fires. Lifestile roofing stands out for its exceptional fire-resistant
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