Police in Busoga East is investigating circumstances under which a 52-year-old, Betty Nabirye, a resident of Busakira C village, in Kityerera sub county, in Mayuge district collapsed and died during a village saving group meeting on Monday evening. It is reported that members of Busakira C women village saving group
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There is a sense of relief within Makerere University staff circles after the government has allocated at least Shs61 billion to harmonies salaries of staff in 12 public universities. In an April 3 communication from the Ministry of Public Service addressed to public university secretaries, Undersecretary Godfrey Kaima noted that
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Government through the Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi (pictured), has defended the increase of tax on fuel products from Shs1,450 to Shs1,550, saying Uganda’s economy has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase is part of Parliament’s earlier recommendation to have tax on fuel products increased every two years. The
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A group photo of the traders and UNCC members Local Ugandan Investors, represented by the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI), are urging the government to treat them on par with their foreign counterparts and to curb the detrimental behaviors exhibited by politically affiliated business entities aligned with
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URA Commissioner General, John Musinguzi (Centre) addresses the media as officials from PSFU and representatives of traders look on Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has revealed plans to open an operational office in the Kikuubo business area in the near future. This collaborative initiative with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) is aimed
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CEO, dfcu CEO Chales Mudiwa (2nd left) with some of his guests on Friday evening at Serena Hotel in Kampala. Globally, the Holy month of Ramadan brings communities together in reflection, unity, and prayer. As this year’s month of fasting and prayer for the Muslim community comes to an end,
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Doreen Nyiramugisha (HFB Head of Marketing and Communications) and Micheal Opira (HFB COO) handing over the range of assorted items to His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Mubaje as part of the Bank’s corporate social responsibility efforts to the Muslim community during Ramadan. As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a
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Financial experts making submissions during the Risk Assessment Forum Ugandan private sector firms have registered a deterioration in business conditions during March, thereby ending a 16-month upward improvement sequence in the health of the private sector. The overall decline was driven by renewed contractions in output and new orders, as
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The Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, presenting the national budget and accompanying documents for the next financial year during the House sitting on Thursday 28 March 2024 Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is expected to collect tax revenue worth Shs31.574Trn to finance the 2024/25 national budget, which
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Stanbic Uganda leadership pose for a group photo with senior Muslim leaders at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga has pledged to amplify support for Muslim led businesses and retail clients based on Islamic financing models in tandem with their religion. “As Stanbic,
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