The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda has launched a groundbreaking voluntary savings product, NSSF Smartlife Savings Plan, to increase social security coverage and empower Ugandans to secure their financial future. This innovative plan targets existing NSSF members, non-members in the formal and informal sectors, and the diaspora. A Response to Members’ Needs The NSSF…
Remember when the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) unveiled the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS)? Many business owners and traders were perplexed. Rumors swirled, and misconceptions spread like wildfire. ‘Is it another tax?‘ they wondered. Asking whether it was a new burden on their already strained businesses? But little did they know, EFRIS was…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s (UCAA) recent Safety Week activities at Entebbe International Airport sent a strong message: safety is everyone’s responsibility. The event, held from November 11-15, 2024, brought together stakeholders to promote a culture of safety through safety talks, presentations, themed messages, and safety drills Director General Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye proudly shared…
Away from the usual politics, with the recent debate on the merging of UCDA and the Kisoro by-elections dominating the headlines, I had a profound encounter that put things into perspective. During the World Day Against the Death Penalty celebrations at the Human Rights House in Nsambya, I met two ex-death row inmates, Justine Nantume…
Despite the remarkable strides Uganda has made in reducing maternal mortality rates, dropping from 336 to 189 deaths per 1,000 live births, as reported in the 2022 Uganda Demographics and Health Survey, sepsis remains a significant threat, steadily increasing from 8,110 cases in 2021 to 10,233 in 2023, making it the third leading cause of…
The recent passing of the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024, in Uganda’s Parliament was marred by chaos, violence, and allegations of brutality. This isn’t the first time such incidents have occurred in the Ugandan Parliament, with similar events unfolding in 2017 and 2013 during contentious debates of ‘Togikwatako’ and ‘The Public Order Management Bill’. The…
November 13, 2024 — In a moving display of tradition and heritage, the royal clan of Obwa Zibondo Bwa Bulamogi gathered to introduce Waako Julius Nkonte as the heir to the late David Wilson Waako Wambuzi in a ceremony filled with ritual and cultural symbolism. This event served not only as a final farewell to…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, collecting revenues that fund the nation’s budget and fuel growth. With a mandate to collect taxes, customs, and other revenues, URA’s efforts have significantly impacted Uganda’s economic trajectory. URA’s Role in Funding Uganda’s National Budget URA collects approximately 80% of Uganda’s revenue, making it…
The recent sentencing of Robert Herbertson Birivumbuka, a soldier from the Special Forces Command (SFC), to death for the murder of five family members in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda, raises questions about the effectiveness of capital punishment in deterring violent crimes. Despite the severity of the sentence, incidents of violence involving UPDF soldiers continue to…
The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating nearly 33 years of tireless efforts in promoting justice and equality in Uganda. At the organization’s 25th Annual General Meeting held on November 9, 2024, at Human Rights House in Kampala, Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana, the Executive Director of FHRI, reflected on the…
