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Parliament Questions UGX19 Billion Tax Waiver for Newplan Engineering Firm Linked to Oil and Power Contracts

Paul MurungiEconomy & Policy Energy, Oil & Gas The Big StoryJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Parliament’s Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development has pushed back against a proposal to waive UGX18.86 billion in tax arrears for Kampala-based engineering consultancy Newplan Limited, questioning both the…

When Excel Files Become “Imported Services”: Rethinking VAT on Cross-Border Projects in Uganda

CEO East Africa MagazineThought LeadershipJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

By Ferdinand Kamya Uganda has made significant strides in strengthening tax compliance in cross-border projects, particularly in large infrastructure and consultancy engagements involving multinational firms. The principles are now…

Mobile Phone @30: Key Government Decisions That Shaped Uganda’s Digital Economy

Kisakye ImaniBusiness & MarketsJuly 8, 2025July 8, 2025

As the technology landscape evolves, the telecommunications sector continues to undergo rapid changes, many of which impact policy, regulation, and the livelihoods of individuals. Over the years, Uganda has made…