Gulu, Uganda In a significant move to bolster economic growth and support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Gen. Wilson Mbadi, the Minister of State for Trade, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the decentralisation of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) services. This initiative aims to reduce the cost of doing business and to…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In Uganda, the issue of land fraud has become increasingly prevalent, with many individuals falling victim to fraudulent land sales. Buyers often find themselves entangled in legal battles after purchasing land from people who appear to be legitimate sellers but are, in fact, not the true owners. These unfortunate situations can lead…
The reduction of the riding permit fees for cyclists that was effected on August 1, 2024, has prompted the Taxi drivers to call upon government to put easily accessible and affordable avenues for vehicle drivers to acquire driving permits to reduce on road accidents in the country. Muhammad Ssempijja supervisor and Driver in Namayiba Taxi…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Value Added Tax (VAT) is a crucial aspect of Uganda’s taxation system, serving as a consumption tax on taxable goods and services. Introduced on July 1, 1996, VAT replaced the Sales tax and commercial transaction levy to streamline the tax system and enhance revenue collection. VAT is a consumption tax levied…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In the rolling hills of Mpigi District, Uganda, one man has turned a passion for nature into a thriving business. John Nsubuga, a beekeeper with five years of experience, has been cultivating honey that not only sweetens the lives of his community but also promotes health and wellness. John Nsubuga’s journey…
The chairman of motorcycle riders (boda boda) in Kampala Frank Mawejje, recently expressed concern about boda bodas being confiscated for lack of driving licenses by their rider. The government has taken note of this concern and has honored the President’s commitment to decreasing driving license expenses, starting with motorcycles. The revised driving permit fees for…
By; Amos Ssemuwemba Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) members have closed their shops today, July 31, after expressing frustration over the abrupt cancellation of their scheduled meeting with the President. The meeting, originally planned for today, was called off due to renovations at Kololo Independence Grounds, as communicated by Minister for Kampala Capital City and…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in a surprise move announced by his media team on July 5 created a new Revenue Intelligence Unit to check the country’s tax administration systems. The creation of the unit also brought Mr. David Kalemera as its pioneer head with an uphill task of closing revenue leakages, fraud schemes and…
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) in partnership with the Ministry of Works and Transport has expanded the Search and Rescue services to reach the inhabitants of Islands through workshops conducted on July 5, 2024. The primary aim was to raise awareness among local leaders about the importance of this initiative. During the Search and Rescue…
Its all excitement and anxiety at the East Africa Radio Advertising Services (EARS) in Ntinda in upscale Kampala as the giant radio sales representation company celebrates half a decade of service. The company celebrates this great milestone on July 10 recollecting memories of an impactful 5 years of operations in the country. “We are thrilled…
