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Ugandan President Makes U-Turn on MP Tax Exemption

The president has promised to talk to the ministry of finance as he was not aware that what was being taxed was mileage allowances.

Uganda: Museveni Makes U-Turn On MP Tax Exemption

Monitor, 17 May 2016

After condemning legislators' contentious tax deal as "politically and morally incorrect", President Museveni has softened his stance on the proposed amendment to income tax law. Read more »

Uganda’s parliament in session (file photo)

Uganda: Museveni Warned On Interfering With Parliament

Observer, 18 May 2016

Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has advised President Museveni not to interfere in the management of issues in parliament. Read more »
Uganda: 'MPs Should Reflect Needs of Their Voters'

Monitor, 17 May 2016

The Shs26 trillion National Budget was approved and passed recently in line with Section 14 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2015. Daily Monitor’s Ismail Musa Ladu… Read more »
Uganda: MPs, Museveni in Income Tax Bill Standoff

Observer, 16 May 2016

The refusal by President Museveni to sign the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2016, which cushions MPs from some taxation, has been cheered by civil society activists and sharply… Read more »
Uganda: Abandon Income Tax Bill, Activists Tell New MPs

Monitor, 13 May 2016

Civil society activists have asked the incoming Members of Parliament to abandon the controversial Income Tax (amendment) Bill, 2016 during their tenure. Read more »

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Ugandan President Rejects Law Exempting MPs From Taxes

Members of parliament insist they will again pass the Income Tax Amendment Bill with the clause that exempts their transport allowance from income tax. Read more »
- Uganda: President Rejects Law Exempting MPs From Taxes
- Uganda: President Museveni Rejects MPs Tax Exemption