Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament imposed a tax on companies reporting losses for more than seven years with 50% of the losses carried forward now being subject to tax in new amendments to the Income Tax Act. During the House sitting on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, Members of Parliament …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), a body mandated to provide and maintain the National statistical system, asked for more time to prepare for the forthcoming National Housing and Population Census 2023. On addressing the press in Kampala at UBOS headquarters, Godfrey Nabongo the Deputy Executive …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National athletics team has entered residential camp to prepare for the 19th World Athletics Championships scheduled for August 19-27th, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary The contingent of over 20 athletes are camping at Trinity biblical institute in Kapchorwa under the watchful eyes of national coach …

Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people were confirmed dead and one other injured in a motor accident that happened on Saturday along the Adjumani-Awindiri road in Adjumani district. Ignatius Dragudu, the acting police spokesperson for North West Nile region says that the accident occurred when a Toyota land cruiser …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (PAC – COSASE) has resolved to investigate recruitment irregularities in the top positions at the Uganda Revenue Authority. Concerns over the lack of national character in the senior positions at the tax body came …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prevalence of HIV among the key populations is complicating the fight against AIDS in Uganda. According to Uganda AIDS Commission, the key populations which include Commercial sex workers and men who have sex with men are increasingly becoming vulnerable to HIV. Commercial Sex work …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni has criticized parents for not offering ample time to teach and guide their children. She says parental negligence has left children to grow without clear characters. Janet Museveni, also Education Minister says some parents spend more time-consuming harmful content on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has appointed Retired Bishop James William Ssebaggala as caretaker of Luweero Diocese. The appointment after Rt. Rev. Eridard Kironde Nsubuga abdicated and handed over the Ecclesiastical authority to Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu upon making 65 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng says her ministry requires 544 emergency vehicles to improve emergency response across the country. She says if availed, the vehicles will boost intra-facility and inter-facility transfer of patients as well as quick response to disasters, and epidemics …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Tumusiime says President Museveni’s policing model of 18 officers per sub-county can be workable if funded. He says funds are needed to have more personnel recruited and purchase of needed logistics. President Museveni in an address about …