August 16, 2023
Uganda: What Awaits Katureebe's Inquiry Into Apaa Land Conflict
On Friday, the retired chief justice, Bart Katureebe, was sworn in as the chairperson of a five-member commission of inquiry to investigate the causes of the Apaa land conflict in… Read more »
Uganda: Digital Number Plates Too Costly - Drivers
In 2018, President Yoweri Museveni officially issued a directive authorizing the Russian firm, Joint Stock Company Global Security, to execute a compulsory digital surveillance… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Africa: Australia Win 12th Netball World Cup As Uganda Emerges As Africa's Best
Australia on Sunday won the 2023 Netball World Cup title after defeating England 61-45 to take home their 12th title in history. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Uganda: She Cranes Into Netball World Cup Next Stage After 74-33 Win Over Trinidad
Uganda's She Cranes recovered from a 44-54 loss to New Zealand earlier on Saturday to register a convincing 74-33 win over Trinidad & Tobago in the ongoing Netball World Cup… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Uganda: Over 1,000 Learners to Get Free Helmets
It is common to spot schoolchildren being ferried on boda bodas to and from school on Ugandan roads especially in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Nameless, Diamond Platinumz Light Up Comedy Store
Last Friday was the Eastern African Connect Centre at the just concluded Comedy Store Uganda's fundraising show, which featured musicians from Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Uganda: Proposed Income Tax Amendment to Limit Carrying Forward of Tax Losses
The Ugandan government has recently made proposals for significant amendments to its income tax law. Among the proposals is the introduction of a cap on utilisation of a tax loss. Read more »
July 09, 2023
Uganda: French Embassy in Uganda Donates U.S.$547,000 to Support Refugees
Xavier Sticker, the ambassador of France to Uganda, has announced a Ꞓ500,000 donation to the Nakivale and Kyangwali refugee settlements in southwestern Uganda. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Uganda: A Day At Nelson Mandela Museum Is a Story to Tell
"We have the most famous street in the world," says Thulani Mphela, our guide. "This is the only street in the world with two Nobel Prize winners. No other street in the world… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Uganda: Decoding the National Budget - What It Means for Everyday Investors
The government of Uganda plays a big role in our financial economy. Whether you're just an ordinary person or a company, it is important to understand the national budget. Read more »
Uganda: Fufa's Assemblies Are Farces Disguised As Football Development
The upcoming Fufa general assembly set to be held in Moroto once again raises concerns about the true intentions and transparency of the federation. Read more »
Uganda: Why President's Concerns On Income Tax Bill Are Justified
In a letter dated June 26, 2023, President Museveni returned certain clauses in the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 back to parliament for their reconsideration, highlighting… Read more »
Uganda: Increasing Tax On Diapers Is Retrogressive
Taxes are a core source of revenue for the government to fund the provision of public services and the day-to-day running of the nation. Read more »
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Act Starts to Bite As NGOs Operate On Edge and Inject Drugs
Before the enactment of AHA, there was hardly a day when the offices of Uganda Harm Reduction Network (UHRN) were not flooded with people. Located in Makindye, UHRN is a popular… Read more »
Uganda: New Strategy to Bolster Agri-Food Systems Unveiled
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (Agra), an organisation that seeks to transform African agriculture, has launched a new five-year strategy to boost the… Read more »
Uganda: What Caused President Museveni's Change of Heart On Electoral Offences?
The recent call by President Museveni to investigate allegations of electoral fraud and violence in the Bukedea district chairperson elections has raised concerns among critics and… Read more »
July 06, 2023
East Africa: Uganda's Hipipo Awarded Best Financial Inclusion Organisation in E.Africa
For the second year running, HiPipo has been voted the Best Financial Inclusion Organization in East Africa at the seventh annual FinTech Awards, organised by Wealth & Finance… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Uganda: Kampala Traders Appreciate Ura's Engagement Efforts
Traders through the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) have appreciated Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for choosing to engage them before enforcing tax laws or closing down… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Sends More Ugandan Troops Into DRC to 'Pursue ADF Rebels'
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday ordered more troops into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to pursue Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels believed to have killed… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Uganda: Water Weed Threatens Fish, Tourism in Kazinga Channel
A rapidly spreading water weed known as water hyacinth (scientifically called pontederia crassipes) is becoming a problem in the Kazinga channel, which connects lakes Edward and… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry Official Calls for More Funding to Red Cross
Dr Daniel Kyabayinze, director of Public Health at ministry of Health, has called for more government financial support to Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS). Read more »
Uganda: Smart Cities Should Embrace Women Street Vendors
Last year, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), a member of the Africa Smart Towns Network (ASToN), hurriedly implemented the concept of smart cities, contrary to the core smart… Read more »
Uganda: Budget 2023/24 - Breakdown of Key Highlights
Ahead of the reading of the national budget by the minister of Finance on June 15, 2023, as required by the Public Finance Management Act 2015, Section 13(3); the minister, on… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Uganda: Here's What Uganda's CEOs Can Learn From Boda Bodas
Last week, two companies with operations in the country organised a small event that largely went unnoticed. At the event, the chief executive of a telecom company received a fully… Read more »
Uganda: Conventional Farming Has Worsened Food Insecurity in Uganda - Experts
Conventional farming, the practice of applying synthetic fertilizers and chemicals in gardens to increase crop yields, control pests and weeds has contributed to food insecurity in… Read more »