Speaker Among urges EAC states to implement protocols
The East African Community (EAC) partner states have been urged to consolidate the gains of unity and cohesion in a bid to ensure a united community which will unlock the…
MALABA-KAMPALA STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY (SGR) TO COST SHS10.8 TRILLION
THE Government of Uganda has signed a contract with a Turkish construction firm, Yapi Merkezi to build a 273 kilometer Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) between Malaba and Kampala, at a…
President Museveni Reopens Makerere’s Main Building, Installs Dr. Kiyonga as Chancellor
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially opened the re-constructed Makerere University’s iconic Main Building, and installed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor. The event held at Makerere University’s Freedom Square,…
Tayebwa pledges support to manufacturing sector
Government is committed to supporting the manufacturing sector especially through legislation and policies that will provide a more conducive investment environment. According to the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, government will…
Digital Payments Transforming Local Revenue Collection
Local governments across Uganda are witnessing a remarkable transformation in their revenue collection processes, thanks to the widespread adoption of digital payment and management systems. This digital revolution is not…
NIGERIA TO IMPORT UGANDA’S MILK AND COFFEE
Nigeria has committed itself to importing Uganda’s processed milk and coffee, following discussions between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and former Nigerian President, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo. The announcement came during Obasanjo’s…
UGANDA AND NORWAY SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS
Uganda and Norway have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Political Consultations to ensure continued diplomatic engagement and collaboration between the two countries, despite the closure of the Norwegian…
Hospitals should keep Non-Tax Revenue to improve services
The Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) estimated at Shs600 billion that is generated by referral hospitals across the country should be retained by the facilities and used to improve on services offered.…
UGANDA, MOZAMBIQUE SEEK TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES THROUGH JOINT PERMANENT COMMISSION
The Second Uganda-Mozambique Joint Permanent Commission kicked off this morning at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala and will run from Monday September 16th to Thursday September 19th 2024. Ambassador Richard…
URA partners with IST to simplify EFRIS
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has teamed up with the Institute for Social Transformation (IST) and Urgent Action Fund-Africa to launch an initiative to demystify the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing…