The U.S. Department of State The United States has expanded its controversial visa bond pilot program, adding Uganda and more than 30 other countries whose nationals may now be required to post refundable bonds of up to USD 15,000 (approximately 54 million Shillings) before receiving short-term business or tourist visas.
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Minister Katumba Wamala (third left) after meeting with StarTimes officials The Ministry of Works and Transport has partnered with StarTimes Uganda to deploy 300,000 electric motorcycles nationwide. The move is aimed at cutting emissions by over 40 per cent, reducing air-pollution-related deaths by 18 per cent, and boosting electricity consumption
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Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Kenneth Agutamba Africa PR Week, the continent’s leading platform for public relations and strategic communications professionals, has named Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Kenneth Agutamba among the Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders in Africa. The recognition, announced during Africa PR Week in Nairobi, places Agutamba among a select group
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The Commercial Division of the High Court has ruled that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) cannot lawfully collect taxes retrospectively when those taxes arise from a new interpretation or reassessment of the law. The decision was delivered by Susan Odongo, based on an appeal filed by Britania Allied Industries Limited,
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Sharitah Haguma Director Lazio Italian Bar and Restaurant There is a bitter feud between Premier Distilleries Limited and Sharitah Haguma following the eviction of her upscale Lazio Italian Bar and Restaurant from its premises near the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Haguma says her business was forcefully removed by Premier Distilleries Limited
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Yasini Omari, the NRM Candidate for Makindye Division Mayor The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has explained why 11 candidates were disqualified from the Makindye Division mayoral race, leaving the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate (Yasini Omari) unopposed. The disqualified candidates include John Bosco Lusagala, Ismail Tabalamule,
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UCC Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo Government has threatened to revoke licenses of media houses and impose penalties on individuals who will provide live broadcast of election results during and after the January 2026 general elections. The warning was issued by Nyombi Thembo, Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and
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NBL’s new Managing Director, Nkanyiso Mncwabe Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Uganda's leading beer manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Mr. Nkanyiso Mncwabe as Managing Director, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Mncwabe succeeds Mr. Adu Rando, who successfully completed his tenure on December 31, 2025. Mr. Mncwabe joins Nile Breweries from
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Feature phones commonly known as kabiriti or Mapeesa phones still dominate Uganda’s market having reached 26.7 million, an increase from 25 million at the close of 2023, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has revealed. The Commission revealed this in the Annual Communications Sector Report 2024 that was published by the
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Another batch of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport received for the general elections. The Electoral Commission on Sunday received the third consignment of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport as preparations intensify for Uganda’s January 15 general elections. The shipment, which includes ballot papers for District and City Chairpersons
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