Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) has started selling petroleum products to oil marketing firms in Tanzania and Uganda as it tests the market ahead of rolling out a direct import deal with Vitol Bahrain. Officials of oil companies who spoke to this publication say that Unoc has offered products to
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Kiira Motors Corporation, a budding indigenous mobility enterprise in the country has presented a 524 billion Shillings proposed business investment budget to the Presidential Affairs Committee of Parliament. It was contained in the Ministerial Policy Statement, and Budget Estimates for the FY 2024/2025. “We are counting on guidance and support
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UMRA Executive Director, Edith Namugga Tusuubira The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) is suggesting new changes in the traditional money lenders’ loan structures. The changes among others suggest caps on interests charged by the money lenders. The changes are part of the proposed amendments to the Microfinance laws and regulations. “As
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UCDA lab has become a centre of excellence The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) Laboratory at Lugogo has successfully undergone the Accreditation Surveillance Audit by KENAS for ISO 17025. This took place from March 21-22, 2024. “This accreditation underscores our commitment to quality, accuracy, and reliability in laboratory testing,” UCDA says in
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Traders listening to URA Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has met with traders from the Kampala Central Business District to discuss the implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS). The meeting which took place at UMA Show Grounds follows concerns from traders
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Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of ICT and National Guidance A section of lawmakers on Parliament’s ICT and National have raised concerns over plans by Government to purchase gadgets on a massive scale that will be used for different public projects, saying although the move is commendable, it is unrealistic as it
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Plastic bottles can be recycled Conservationists, Manufacturers, and processors have joined hands to initiate the use of bio-degradable plastics in the country, through a two-year pilot project spearhead by the Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF). The project dubbed Clean Products for the Environment, (CPE) will run up to 31st August 2025.
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Kakyeka War Memorial Stadium The construction of the Kakyeka War Memorial Stadium has encountered setbacks due to the missing land title. While appearing before the District Public Accounts Committee on Thursday, David Muhwezi, the Chief Administrative Officer, said that when he took over the office from Edward Kasagara, he was
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The smuggler had various motorcycle spare parts Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement team in Busitema has impounded a Fuso truck Reg No. UBH877K that was found transporting smuggled motorcycle spare parts and accessories. On the afternoon of Saturday, March 16th, the team received credible information regarding a Fuso truck in
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Trucks transporting petroleum products to Uganda. File | Nation Media Group Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has started selling petroleum products to oil marketing firms in Tanzania and Uganda as it tests the market ahead of rolling out a direct import deal with Vitol Bahrain. Officials of oil companies who
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