Local small-scale enterprises involved in the digital technology industry have teamed up to jointly apply for contracts in the oil and gas sector, as well as take on large government contracts, under the National Content Policy. This, according to them, is the answer to the claims that the local companies
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The handover of the MOU from Dr. Jane Mulemwa to the Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister, MEMD. By Dr. Jane Nambakire Mulemwa Following the announcement of the Final Investment Decision (FID) in February 2022, and the recent accession of the Democratic republic of Congo (DRC) into the East African Community
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Finance committee chairperson, Hon. Keefa Kiwanuka (C) and his deputy, Hon. Jane Pacuto (R) at a previous meeting Tax consultants have cautioned Parliament on the negative implications on the proposed rental income tax amendments for the Financial Year 2022/23. The advisory was given by Joseph Okuja from Libra
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Children Board the School Bus. The school in under investigation by the Ministry of Education over claims of corporal punishment faced by pupils for scoring below a certain percentage mark The Ministry of Education and Sports is moving to introduce tough regulations to control school learning hours, homework
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At least 100 people along the proposed route of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP in Kyotera district have petitioned parliament protesting the compensation rates offered to them by the project implementers. The project-affected persons in Nabigasa sub county are aggrieved by what they describe as unfair compensation for their
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By Dr. Joseph Kobusheshe Following the announcement of the Final Investment Decision for Uganda’s flagship oil and gas projects, which are expected to deliver first oil in 2025, sections of the media have been awash with environmental and social concerns relating to the planned developments. Some have suggested that by
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From a far point, the Ivory Tower out of sight after demolition It was business as usual on Wednesday at Makerere University as the Ivory Tower went down. This leaves the university without an Ivory Tower for the first time in 81 years since its construction. A number
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The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng wearing a facial mask as she gets vaccinated Audio 3 Travelers moving in and out of Uganda, are no longer required to have a COVID-19 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, as long as they are fully vaccinated. The requirement still stands for those who
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Makerere University Main Building Makerere University has allowed students to sit exams without examination permits due to the breakdown in the payment system. A letter from the academic registrar's office asks college registrars to issue temporary clearance to students who had cleared tuition dues. Students are required to present
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Elon Musk/Getty Images Elon Musk has struck a deal to buy Twitter with a promise to reduce censorship on the platform, raising questions about what his approach will mean for the "digital town square". Human rights groups have raised concerns that a lack of moderation could lead to a
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