September 13, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Netball Administration Walking Through Slippery Path
In what may seem to be a defiant action, suspended Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) boss Sarah Babirye Kityo convened a UNF executive meeting at the body's offices on Friday,… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Uganda: Ugandans Allowed to Cultivate Marijuana for Medicinal Purposes
Uganda's parliament has enacted the landmark Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Bill 2023, signaling a pivotal change in the nation's approach to controlled substances. Read more »
Uganda: World Bank Fallout - Can Uganda Survive Without Foreign Assistance?
Over the years, scholars of all walks of life have voiced their opinions on the subject matter of foreign aid, and the impact it has had on the recipient 'needy' countries. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Uganda: Govt Moves to Prioritize Safety and Security of Citizen's Data
Government is set to prioritize the safety and security of Ugandans' data due to a rise in cybercrime, the minister for ICT Chris Baryomunsi has said. The minister revealed this… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Uganda: Charcoal Crisis Hits Kampala
On May 24, President Yoweri Museveni issued Executive Order Three of 2023, banning all charcoal burning and trade in Northern and Northeast Uganda. Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan, Uganda Yet to Resolve Dispute Over Impounded Grain Trucks
Uganda still has to negotiate with the government of South Sudan for the release of dozens of trucks that were impounded for containing grains contaminated with aflatoxins. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Eyes Tough Options Amid World Bank Cuts
Less than two months since Uganda's ministry of Finance released its annual budget, the government body is reviewing those plans after the World Bank - the country's biggest… Read more »
Uganda: World Bank Shouldn't Pick & Choose Which Rights to Vigorously Defend, and Ignore
On August 8, 2023, the World Bank released a statement to the effect that Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 (the AHA) "fundamentally contradict[ed]" the Bank's values. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Reverses Directive Amid Media Uproar
A riveting turn of events unfolded at Entebbe on August 10, as President Yoweri Museveni, flanked by Prime Minister. Robinah Nabbanja, and the minister of ICT, Dr. Chris… Read more »
Uganda: Lands Ministry Rolls Out Second Housing Symposium Edition
In a collaborative effort, the ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development (MLHUD) and Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU) unveiled the second edition of the National Housing… Read more »
Uganda: What Uganda Needs to Overcome Impasse With the World Bank
There has been a significant standoff between President Museveni and the World Bank over the latter's suspension of public funding to Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: 'Those From Among You' Versus 'Bobi Wine - the People's President'
On July 27, 'Those From Among You,' a documentary series on the five-year bush war that catapulted the ruling regime to power, premiered in Kampala. Read more »
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 »
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 »
July 05, 2023
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 »