Amos Kankunda presenting a Finance Committee report to Parliament on Wednesday 14 May 2025 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
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Parliament Waives Stamp Duty On Agreements & Mortgage Deeds, Imposes New Tax On Hides And Skins Exports
Speaker Anita Among (centre) leaves the Chair at the end of the House sitting on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 Parliament has passed the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introducing a “near-duty” classification and effectively scrapping the longstanding Shs15,000 duty on agreements and mortgage deeds. The Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Read MoreLuis Samper, a Colombian Coffee Consultant, Ozden IIhan from WIPO, farmers and URSB's Juliet Apolot during the farm visit to the coffee farms in the Rwenzori Uganda is launching a transformative initiative to protect and promote its first-ever Geographical Indication (GI), the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon Coffee. This strategic
Read MoreDr. Hasfa Lukwata, Head of the Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse at Ministry of Health Although gambling has long been part of Ugandan society, the rapid growth of sports betting is now pushing the issue into public health territory. Dr. Hasfa Lukwata, Head of the Division of Mental
Read MoreWhen David Mulaliira (pictured) first weighed the risks of launching a soft‑drink distribution business, he knew he needed a partner whose reputation spoke for itself. As owner of Vinegarden Enterprises dealing in school supplies, construction materials, and consulting services, he had built small successes on hard work and persistence. To
Read MoreAntony Mutyabule, Business Transformation Manager, UAP Old Mutal UAP Old Mutual Insurance has officially launched its new online motor and travel insurance portals, marking a significant step forward in the company’s digital transformation strategy. These platforms are designed to streamline the insurance purchase process and offer customers a seamless,
Read MoreHenry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance The Government will compensate Buganda Kingdom with Shs38.5 billion in the 2025/26 Financial Year. The revelation was made by Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance while appearing before Parliamentary Budget Committee to respond to issues raised by the Budget Committee
Read MoreL-R: Richard Byarugaba - Executive Director Finance BOU, Benerd Obel - Director Supervision IRA, David Wozemba - Country Director, AGRA Uganda, Catherine Poran - CE Stanbic Business Incubator with John Tumwine In a move to accelerate Uganda’s transition from subsistence agriculture to a modern, industrialized agro-economy, Stanbic Bank Uganda, in
Read MoreA new name, a renewed promise: ‘Service Beyond Expectation’ continues under a new global identity. First Insurance Company Limited (FICO), Uganda’s pioneering insurance company, has announced its transformation into Mirai General Insurance. The launch event, held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, last Friday was a vibrant affair,
Read MoreThe Ugandan delegation in Istanbul Uganda has once again made its mark at COFFEX Istanbul, Türkiye’s premier specialty coffee expo, showcasing its world-class Arabica and Robusta coffee to a diverse audience of coffee enthusiasts, industry professionals, roasters, and policymakers. As the event enters its 7th edition, Uganda's presence reaffirms its
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