By Teddy Namayanja Last week, hundreds of students from Namirembe High School and Kololo Secondary School embarked on an exciting journey to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) headquarters in Nakawa. This visit was designed to give the next generation of taxpayers a firsthand look at the daily operations of Uganda’s chief tax body. As…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has waived fee charges for non-tourist travelers using the Murchison Falls National Park as a transit route. This decision comes after the closure of Karuma Bridge, which is undergoing rehabilitation, led many to use the park as an alternative passage to and from Northern Uganda. In a directive issued yesterday, Museveni…
The Ministry of Education has announced a major shift in how schools are registered and licensed across Uganda, transitioning entirely to the digital platform, the Education Management Information System (EMIS), by 2025. This move, aimed at eliminating bureaucratic delays and streamlining operations, was revealed during a recent meeting between ministry officials and private school headteachers…
The Bank of Uganda’s latest Annual Report shows positive economic trends, with inflation rates decreasing and the Ugandan Shilling maintaining stability. The report highlights significant growth in the financial sector, driven by efforts to increase financial inclusion and support economic expansion. According to the report, Uganda’s financial sector is thriving, supported by policies aimed at…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has officially launched its Livelihoods Support Project in Otuke District, aiming to extend social security coverage to workers in Uganda’s informal sector. This ambitious initiative is designed to address the gap in social security coverage, especially for workers who are currently outside the formal system. The Livelihoods Support Project…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU), the central bank of Uganda, has had a diverse array of governors since its establishment, each playing a key role in shaping the country’s monetary policies and the broader economic landscape. Here’s an analysis of the different governors and their contributions to the BoU: Joseph Mary Mubiru (July 1966 –…
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has referred an application by Busiki County MP Paul Akamba to dismiss corruption charges against him to the Constitutional Court for further interpretation. Akamba, along with two other MPs, is facing corruption charges but argued that his human rights were violated, leading him to seek dismissal of the case. On…
President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to take firm action against exploitative money lenders, accusing them of preying on the ignorance and desperation of vulnerable citizens. Speaking at the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices Forum on October 1 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Museveni condemned the unscrupulous practices of lenders who charge exorbitant interest rates. “Money…
There was excitement and celebration at the Uganda Communications Commission as staff gathered to welcome Ibrahim Kibuuka Bbosa, the new Spokesman of the regulator. The clock had just ticked past 7:20 am when Bbosa walked through the familiar doors of the office. For he served at the same place 3 years ago. Having been here…
By Teddy Namayanja The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project reached a significant milestone on Monday as the first batch of coated line pipes arrived in Uganda. Nine trucks carrying insulated line pipes from Tanzania’s Nzenga coating plant were delivered to the main camp and pipe yard in Kyocera district. “This is a major…
