The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has urged the government to consider retaliation mechanisms against the Government of Kenya for what they termed as ill-treatment of Uganda and severe injury to investment.”Our very blunt demand as manufacturers is there should be a retaliatory measure because we cannot be in a marriage where you cannot enter some […]
In a letter dated 26th October 2023, Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, wrote to the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury of Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ramathan Ggoobi instructing him to reinstate Geraldine Ssali Busulwa as the Accounting Officer of the Ministry of Trade, […]
Optimism is high as Uganda Airlines nears its scheduled first flight to Lagos in Nigeria on October 19 2023. The maiden Nigerian flight for the national carrier is one of the many other maiden flights. Uganda Airlines is doing all it can to expand its presence not only in East Africa and Africa but to […]
Uganda police has issued a lengthy set of guidelines ahead of the 29th Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) that opened today at the UMA show grounds. The trade fair ends October 10 2023.The theme for this year’s trade fair is “Driving Manufacturing and Trade Efficiency through Digital Transformation and Innovation.” Police said they expect 300,000 […]
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) reveals it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA). The MoU, PSFU said helps create opportunities for Export-oriented investment and job creation for the private sector.”We believe that our roles are complementary, and therefore, our partnership will promote value addition & grow […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reassured Algerian investors that Uganda is ready to cooperate with them in boosting trade and investment. The President the two countries have had a long-standing relationship since the 1960s.“This historical relationship now can turn into an economy and prosperity for our people. Prosperity has two parts; the producer of a […]
Landlords across the country have an opportunity to make amends with the taxman by making use of the recently passed amendment that waives interest and penalties outstanding as at June 30, 2023.The amendment allows them to only pay the principle tax.While this amendment is open to all taxpayers, it is especially crucial for landlords because […]
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, Wednesday inaugurated the new Board of Directors of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA).The new board members are Justice Steven Kavuma (Chairperson), Ethel Kamba, Dr. Andrew Alyao Ocero, Thomas James Kiggundu, Lubowa Moses Paul, John Washington Bulindi, Namubiru Sylvia and Ssemugooma Godfrey.The Board will play an […]
To promote formalization among entrepreneurs and small business owners, Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Tuesday morning launched its mass business registration campaign.The national business registry said the campaign will simplify the registration process, raise awareness about the benefits of formalization, and drive economic growth.According to URSB, the campaign dubbed ‘kiri easy, formalize today’, targets registering […]