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The amount each MP is likely to get may afford such a vehicle. Courtesy photo

Gov’t Set to Give Each MP UGX 321 Million for Buying a Car

A pleasant welcome awaits the freshly elected and re-elected members of parliament in an envelope containing nearly $100,000 which they don’t even need to account for. The minister of finance Matia Kasaija

January 26, 2021

Banking & Financial Services

Commissioner Henry Basaliza Araali says the 3 days training is to economically empower the ADF reporters

Ex ADF Rebels Undergoing Tech and Skills Training in Kasese

Former fighters of the Allied Democratic Forces –ADF in Kasese district are undergoing technology and skills development training lessons, thanks to the Amnesty Commission. The three-day training taking place at Nadir preparatory

January 4, 2021

Banking & Financial Services

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Tax Manifesto: NGOs Advise Government to Make Amendments in some laws

Every year begins with new plans by governments and individuals. It is also the beginning of the second half of the financial year and this time around, the climax of an election

January 4, 2021

Banking & Financial Services

Benard Mujuni is a Social Capital, Policy and Legal specialist

Challenging Dynamics of a “Workplace” Under Covid-19 Pandemic

By Benard Mujuni Uganda has so far a registered total of over 120 private licensed companies to place Ugandan migrant workers abroad. As of Nov 2019, over 100,000 Ugandan migrant workers had

December 21, 2020

Thought Leadership

Collin Babirukamu, the new director e-government services NITA-U

Collin Babirukamu joins NITA-U as Director, E-Government Services

The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) has appointed Collin Babirukamu as its new Director E-government Services. He assumes office in January 2021. The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory

December 21, 2020

Company News

RippleNami will provide a digital address for each property identified for ease of reference. Courtesy photo

Uganda Revenue Authority and RippleNami Uganda kick off Rental Tax Compliance System Project

Six months after RippleNami® Uganda committed to the Government of Uganda, to empower the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) with cutting edge traceability and transparency technology for improving rental income tax compliance, the

December 17, 2020

Company News

Allen C. Kagina, Executive Director, Uganda National Roads Authority

Dispelling the narrative on road construction costs in Uganda

By Allen Kagina By comparing the major infrastructure projects implemented in Uganda with projects implemented in other countries, different authors in all media (print, broadcast and social media) have, missed the many

December 12, 2020

The Big Story·Thought Leadership

Small holder farmers have always found it hard to access financing. Courtesy photo

Government Moves to Increase Credit Access for Small Agriculture-related Entrepreneurs

The government has hatched a plan through which micro and small enterprises involved in the agriculture value chain will have increased access to financing, irrespective of the size. The Agri-SMEs include smallholder

December 9, 2020

Banking & Financial Services

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ERA Approves New Power Connection Costs

Electricity regulatory Authority (ERA) has approved new costs for Electricity Connections to enable members of the Public able meet the full cost of a connection to pay and get connected while those

December 9, 2020

The Big Story

Ali Ssekatawa, Director Legal and Corporate Affairs, Petroleum Authority of Uganda

Land acquisition for oil and gas projects project affected persons will be adequately compensated

By Ali Ssekatawa The oil and gas sector in Uganda is at a critical stage. The commercial negotiations which will impact both the profitability and the sector’s contribution to inclusive development are

December 5, 2020

Thought Leadership

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