The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed more than 100 tons of contraband goods that lacked Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), in a continued effort to enforce tax compliance and safeguard…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is well on track to achieving the objectives set out in its 10-Year Capital Markets Development General Plan—two years ahead of its 2027 deadline, according…
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) to intensify efforts to educate small and medium businesses (SMEs) on how to navigate financial…
At the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Gen. Jeje Odongo, passionately advocated for a more connected and economically integrated Africa, calling for the establishment…
For decades, Uganda’s development narrative has largely revolved around the expansion of roads, electricity, and major infrastructure projects. But President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is now calling for a decisive pivot—one…
Uganda’s decision to roll out three major national data initiatives in 2025—focusing on education, aquaculture, and the labour market—is more than statistical housekeeping. It’s a bold move to put evidence…
The Karuma Bridge, a vital link between northern and southern Uganda, officially reopened to all traffic on Monday after undergoing weeks of rehabilitation. The 62-year-old bridge has been significantly improved…
As the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) takes over operations from Umeme after two decades of private-sector control, a critical question arises: can UEDCL succeed where Umeme struggled—particularly on…
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released 99% of the funds budgeted for the financial year 2024/2025. This follows the final quarterly release of 19.79 trillion shillings—25.64%…
Finance Ministry Tables Seven Tax Bills Ahead of 2025/2026 Budget The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has gazetted seven Bills and presented them to Parliament ahead of the…
