URA CG, Musinguzi at the launch of the Budget Month The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi as rallied taxpayers to pay their taxes so as to close the FY 2022/23 successfully and expand the tax register. Musinguzi made the remarks Tuesday as he joined Ministry of Finance and other key partners at
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Uganda Airlines aircraft at Entebbe International Airport. Uganda Airlines has not expanded its routes due to alleged protectionism Uganda is set to host the 55th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly this year, amidst complaints by the national carrier over alleged unfair trade practices in the aviation industry. Uganda
Read MoreThe PDM Report was launched yesterday in Kampala. A recent report has highlighted the discriminatory implementation of the government's Parish Development Model (PDM) project, which aims to eradicate poverty. The report reveals that the poorest individuals are being left behind in accessing the benefits of the initiative. The PDM was
Read MoreA section of Opposition lawmakers have accused Government of understating the public debt by Shs6Trn, saying that the move is intended to make it appear that the skyrocketing public debt is manageable, which might not be the case. While presenting a report by the National Economy Committee on a motion
Read MoreMuwanga Kivumbi A section of Opposition MPs have clashed over the proposal to stay the allocation of Shs26bn to purchase tractors until a criteria is established on who should benefit from the tractors meant to boost agriculture mechanization. This is after complaints that the tractors are only benefiting regime supporters.
Read MoreThe participants in SGBV Session Work Shop in Kampala. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Lilian Doris Mutesi, the head of DNA and Serology in the Police has appealed to the government to allocate more resources to Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analysis. She made the request at a two-day workshop involving key players and
Read MoreSylvia Mulinge, CEO MTN Uganda hands over a dummy check worth shs31.5bn as dividend payment to Patrick Ayota, NSSF Ag. Managing Director (2nd from right) Looking is MTN’s CFO Andrew Bugembe(extreme left) and NSSF’s Gerald Kasaato Chief Investment Officer (extreme right) The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has earned a total
Read MoreWinners of the Mom’s Cute Moments With Baby campaign pose for a group photo with the Baby Junior Brand Specialist, David Beinomugisha after receiving their prizes. Movit Products, the leading manufacturer of personal and body care products in Uganda has rewarded winners of the Baby Junior campaign with several gifts.
Read MoreTough Times For Kenya As Tanzania Bans Purchase Of Maize Directly From Farms By Foreigners
Kenyan maize millers have expressed concern over a new directive by neighbouring Tanzania banning the purchase of produce directly from farms by foreigners. This, they said, will affect their supply, with Tanzania being a key supplier of the grain. In a statement published by its Ministry of Agriculture on May
Read MoreCommittee chairperson, Hon. Ikojo Government's request to borrow up to US$96 million (Shs358bn) to finance the Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) project has been authorised by Parliament. The loan will be issued by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. During the House sitting on Thursday, 25 May
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