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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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: 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: 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: 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 »

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: 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 »

Africa: The Sour Milk of Africa's Aging Leaders

African leaders came together last week in the manner of a well-oiled enterprise dedicated to the art of futility. The African Peace Mission sought to make peace between Russia and… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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: 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 »