Politics & Goverment

IGG Report on NSSF: Richard Byarugaba Speaks Out

Muhereza KyamuteteraPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJune 30, 2023June 30, 2023

Richard Byarugaba, the former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has spoken out about the just-released report by the Inspectorate of Government, saying he welcomed the report…

UGANDA: National Budget Month Launched

The CEO Magazine TeamNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Civil Society Organizations have launched the National Budget Month ahead of the reading of the 2023/24 financial…

MAN ON A MISSION: 3 years of John Rujoki Musinguzi at URA

Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023

Despite the fact that the global economy is undergoing a sharper-than-expected slowdown amidst lingering fears of a recession, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) reported that net revenue collections for the nine…

PROFILE: A public servant with a private sector mindset- the Pius Bigirimana we don’t know

The CEO Magazine TeamExecutive ProfilesPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary was on this year’s International Labour Day recognised by the Government of Uganda with the distinguished “Order of the Source of the…

URA CG John Musinguzi meets importers and PSFU to discuss the improvement of imports flow

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryApril 21, 2023April 21, 2023

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is to consider mechanisms of relaxing import clearance procedures to facilitate trade and support importers. This follows a recent meeting between URA’s Commissioner General, John Musinguzi,…

Investing in tourism has immediate and massive returns- Minister Mugarra tells parliament as he pitches for more UGX97 bn

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023

The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Martin Mugarra has requested that his ministry be allocated an additional UGX97 billion on top of the proposed UGX214.5 billion…

NEMA car dustbin law is unconstitutional and should be dustbinned⏤senior lawyers insist 

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023

With only a few hours left to the commencement of a National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) directive to the motoring public to have dustbins installed in their motor vehicles, senior…

EVERY EMPLOYER MUST REGISTER AND PAY: NSSF moves to enforce revised NSSF Act, gives employers a 30-day ultimatum 

CEO ReporterBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023

All employers in Uganda, irrespective of the number of workers employed, have only 30 days to register with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and remit social security contributions for…

URSB Trains Judicial Officers, And Lawyers On Insolvency and Restructuring Practice

CEO ReporterCompany NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Insolvency practice has become global and dynamic in nature to the extent that, key players in insolvency practice require continued training and sensitisation about new critical insolvency practical aspects.  Business…

LEGAL OPINION: Without a substantive Bank of Uganda Governor, both the Bank of Uganda Board and Deputy Governor are functioning illegally 

Fred MuwemaPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Bank of Uganda has previously claimed that the death last year of the former Governor, Prof. Mutebile, did not affect the validity or legal status of the bank notes he…