Politics & Goverment

The New Tax Appeals Tribunal Is Transformational And “A Real Breath Of Fresh Air” – Tax Lawyers Speak Out

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentMay 13, 2025May 14, 2025

In April 2024, Ms. Crystal Kabajwara made history as the first female Chairperson of Uganda’s Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT). Her appointment marked a defining moment for the institution, which has…

Government to reduce missions abroad to 15 – Minister Mulimba

Brian EmorutPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryApril 18, 2025April 18, 2025

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. John Mulimba has revealed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reduce the number of diplomatic missions abroad from the…

Payment of Shs13.8 trillion domestic arrears to take 12 years

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

A report of the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development reveals that it will take government 12 years to clear domestic arrears of over Shs13.8 trillion. The report presented…

Dr. James Musinguzi Assumes Office as UWA Executive Director, Outlines Bold New Vision for Conservation, Growth and Financial Sustainability.

Brian EmorutHospitality & TourismPolitics & GovermentSponsored ContentApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the formal handover of office from outgoing Executive Director Mr. Sam Mwandha to Dr. James Musinguzi….

Who is Dr. Gerald Banaga-Baingi, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Uganda National Mining Company?

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & GasPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Dr. Gerald Banaga-Baingi has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda National Mining Company, and will assume duties effective May1st, 2025. The mining company established under the Mining…

Uganda Gov’t plans to borrow over UGX 5.8 trillion in a single sitting amid rising debt concerns

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesEast AfricaNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

A leaked memo from the Office of the Prime Minister reveals that the government of Uganda plans to review and possibly approve borrowing proposals amounting to over USD 1.6 billion…

Uganda Securities Exchange’s Paul Bwiso is new Chairman of East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA)

Brian EmorutCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Paul Bwiso, the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), has been appointed the new Chairman of the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA), following the association’s 34th…

Auditor General’s report on Umeme expected next week 

Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Energy Ministry Permanent Secretary Irene Batebe has confirmed that the Auditor General’s report on Umeme’s buyout amount will be released next week, just a few days to the expiry of…

Government of South Sudan Decries Biased Reporting In Ugandan Media

Muhereza KyamuteteraPolitics & GovermentMarch 16, 2025March 16, 2025

The government of South Sudan has strongly criticized what it perceives as biased and negative reporting by Uganda’s Daily Monitor newspaper, accusing the publication of undermining the cordial relations between…

Bank of Uganda (BOU) to regulate mortgage refinancing institutions.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsPolitics & GovermentMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025

Bank of Uganda is set to regulate operations of mortgage refinancing institutions once the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025 is passed into law. The Bill mandates the Central Bank to…