Parliament of Uganda Approves Tax on Mobile Money, Social Media

Parliament of Uganda Approves Tax on Mobile Money, Social Media

Parliament of Uganda has passed the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2018 that imposes a tax on mobile money transactions and access to social media platforms respectively. The bill was passed after a debate which  drew mixed reactions from MPs across the political divide . The report from the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development […]

President Museveni calls on the media to educate Ugandans with right information

President Museveni calls on the media to educate Ugandans with right information

President Yoweri Museveni has called upon radio stations in Uganda to contribute to the development of the country by providing the citizens with right information. The President of Uganda said this while speaking at Vision FM radio station in Mbarara Municipality where he addressed the nation on land matters and other national issues. He said […]

President Museveni passes out Over 3,000 UPDF soldiers

President Museveni passes out Over 3,000 UPDF soldiers

Over 3000 UPDF soldiers have been passed out by H.E Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda at a function held at Oliver Tambo school of Leadership Kaweweeta in Nakaseke district. Speaking at the function, Museveni applauded the UPDF leadership for their efforts in improving skills of the soldiers. “I am happy to see that the […]

Prof. Maggie Kigozi to receive DIAA Investment Leadership Award

Prof. Maggie Kigozi to receive DIAA Investment Leadership Award

The former Chancellor of Nkumba University, Prof. Maggie Kigozi will receive the 2017 Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) Investment Leadership Award. She is also the former Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) Executive Director (1999-2011). The prestigious Award will be presented to the senior consultant at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on 22nd September at […]