Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga on Thursday, launched the 5th edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) run in 2023. The run whose proceeds will be dedicated to the installation of a Solar Power …
Read More »Taxing the digital economy: Why African Govts are unhappy with new OECD deal
African governments say delay in enforcing the MLC hampers their revenue collection targets Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Following the recent publication of an international treaty that seeks to make global tech giants and other large multinational corporations pay more tax where they do business, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation …
Read More »Two senior Uganda Railways officials charged with abuse of office
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two senior officials with the Uganda Railways Corporation were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court and charged with abuse of office. The two including Tom Kimera, the senior procurement officer and Maliza Mukembo Tibewolwa, the senior human resource and administration officer were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption …
Read More »Museveni meets Acholi leaders over Balaalo operations in the Sub-region
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday 18th October 2023 met and held discussions with a section of leaders from the Acholi sub-region at State House Entebbe. The leaders were led by the Chief Justice of Uganda, His Lordship Alfonse Owiny-Dollo. During the meeting, President Museveni …
Read More »Police launches festive season crackdown on criminals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Metropolitan Police announced that operations to rid the city of criminals have begun in preparation for the holiday season. According to police, this is to ensure community security and safety as many people begin shopping and planning trips ahead of Christmas. In a …
Read More »Afreximbank, CEXIM sign loan agreement to boost China-Africa trade
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant move aimed at enhancing trade and economic cooperation between African member states and China, Afreximbank and the China Exim Bank signed a loan agreement. The signing ceremony took place at the CEXIM Headquarters in Beijing on Oct.17, attended by Shengjun Ren, President …
Read More »Uganda Breweries Limited aims for 100% local agricultural sourcing by 2030
The company targets to increase farmer payouts from Shs52bn to Shs80 billion in the next 5 years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Breweries Limited has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its Farm for Success program from the existing 35,000 farmers to a remarkable 50,000 farmers. This strategic move is …
Read More »Our noisy parliamentary theatre
Why the sacred institution has become a resting place for populists elected for their noise-making abilities COMMENT | MICHAEL WOIRA | In the heart of any functioning democracy lies its parliamentary system, a sacred institution entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the nation’s destiny. However, recent events have painted a …
Read More »Region’s capital market regulators seek expansion with inclusion of DRC and South Sudan
This would to foster the development of an integrated East African capital market to drive advocacy, innovation, capacity building, and harmonization of regulations and laws Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The East African Securities Regulatory Authorities (EASRA), comprising regulators from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, have underscored the importance of …
Read More »Kagame’s new role in Africa
Why ‘coup leaders’ are trooping to Kigali Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A visit by Gabon’s transitional leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, to Kigali, capital of Rwanda, on Oct. 16 could not go unnoticed. Nguema who came to power in a coup three months ago was beaming and looking like …
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