Industry stakeholders attending the 2026 mining Sector Tax Dialogue The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) held its 2026 mining Sector Tax Dialogue at the Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, bringing together government representatives, industry leaders, and fiscal policy experts to address pressing tax challenges in the mining sector
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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance Ramathan Ggoobi (left) leads Ministry officials before the House Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 The compensation of persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project (EACOP) stands at 98 per cent completion, according to the Director Economic and
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Jimmy Kakule, a driver says he has to pay Shs10,000 for a night of parking in the private yard More than 100 trucks are currently stranded at the Mpondwe border post in Kasese district, as drivers struggle to obtain clearance to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The congestion
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Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has denied any involvement in the controversial nighttime demolition of structures at St. Balikuddembe (Owino) Market, following social media claims linking him to land in the area. The incident occurred on March 7, 2026, when unidentified individuals used bulldozers to partially raze
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Screenshot of UPHTU’s letter Arts and Humanities teachers may resume industrial action if the government fails to implement presidential directives on salary harmonization and welfare commitments in the ongoing 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 budgeting process, the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers’ Union (UPHTU) has warned. In a March 11th, 2026 letter, addressed
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People from diverse cultures hold hands and dance during a previous St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Kampala. Across the world, communities set aside special days on the calendar to remember important events, honour influential figures and celebrate shared beliefs or traditions. These occasions bring people together in celebration, reflection or
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Ramathan Ggoobi (pictured), the Secretary to Treasury, has revealed that Uganda’s economy is performing well despite the political season and external shocks. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today to respond to audit queries raised in the 2024/25 auditor General’s report, Ggoobi said Uganda’s economy is performing very well
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Cows under the anti-tick vaccine research programme at the NARO farm in Maruzi, Apac district The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) is set to receive UGX56.96Bn to carry out community breeding and restocking of Bukedea and Serere livestock breeding centres. The plan is contained in the
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Vincent Bagiire, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has called for the expeditious appointments of Ambassadors in four Missions including; Tehran, Abuja, Ottawa and Nairobi after MPs discovered that some of the Missions have operated for three years without ambassadors. The call was made during the
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Finance Trust Bank donated food and essential household supplies valued at approximately UGX 10 million to support the home’s daily nutritional and hygiene needs In celebration of International Women’s Day, Finance Trust Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community development by supporting vulnerable children at Noah’s Ark Children’s Village Uganda,
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