Traders in Kampala and Uganda at large have staged a strike by closing off their shops over the Uganda Revenue Authority’s attempt to impose the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS), aimed at addressing tax administration challenges. This system is yet to be implemented by the tax collecting body URA but the traders have already shown opposition towards it. Although the focus has been largely on Kampala, this appears to be a nationwide strike. Traders want this new tax system EFRIS to be reversed before they can reopen their shops. To quell the situation, tear gas and security personnel have…
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At least one person is feared dead after a cement mixer truck rammed into a saloon car at Nkumba University traffic lights along the Entebbe – Kampala expressway. According to CCTV footage making rounds online, the driver of a cement mixer truck registration number UAN 836D lost control and rammed into the barriers in the middle of the road before falling onto a Mitsubishi RVR registration number UBQ 371P on Wednesday morning. Eyewitness said there was one occupant in the Mitsubishi who is now presumed dead. The driver of the cement truck apparently exited the vehicle and sought medical attention…
Nearly three-quarters of the Israeli public oppose a retaliatory strike on Iran for its massive missile attack on the country if such action would harm Israel’s security alliance with its allies, according to a poll published Tuesday. The Hebrew University survey also found that over half the public believes Israel “respond[s] positively” to the military and political demands of allies. Israel has vowed to retaliate after Iran overnight Saturday fired over 300 missiles and drones at the country. Almost all were intercepted before they reached the country as the United States led a coordinated air defense shield that involved Israeli,…
Mukono, Uganda The Police and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have so far arrested 29 people suspected of having orchestrated the lynching of five people, who allegedly killed two Bodaboda riders last week. Sande Ssemanda and Richard Mawanda were hacked to death and their motorcycles were robbed at Kakola village, Katogo Parish, Nama Sub-county, in Mukono district. As a result, locals launched a hunt for the suspected robbers and on Thursday lynched two men. The mob went ahead to search for more suspects and they lynched two more youth on Friday while the fifth suspected motorcycle robber was lynched on…
• Growth in revenue by Sh64bn • Sh146 billion in profit after tax • 12.9% growth in net customer loans standing at Sh1.76 trillion • 16.3% growth in customer deposits to Sh2.45 trillion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has reported a growth in revenue by Sh64 billion, amounting to a 15.6% growth from the previous year and resulting in a profit after tax of Sh146 billion, according to financial results for the year ended December 2023. The growth in revenue was largely driven by a 42% growth in transactional banking and trading income. “We continue to see…
On April 16th 2024, at the headquarters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Bobi Wine greeted hundreds of new members hailing from all four regions of Uganda. Addressing the newcomers, he underscored that they weren’t just joining another political party but becoming part of a broader movement with a mission for freedom. He emphasized that this is a revolution. In his message to the new members, Bobi Wine didn’t mince words regarding the prevailing issues in Uganda. He highlighted the plight of political prisoners and the unjust taxation system, attributing these problems to the prolonged rule of dictator Museveni. According…
Today, accompanied with Phiona Nyamutoro and PS Irene Bateebe, I’ve led the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development officials to a High-level dialogue in Gulu with Acholi representatives to discuss Oil and Gas Devts, Mineral Devt, address concerns in the Energy Sector and foster collaboration for the region’s future. The Acholi region is rich in resources, so I emphasize the need to harness this potential for inclusive growth, ensuring the region shares in Uganda’s development as the NRM government is committed to open dialogue with the Acholi people. We’re working hard to stabilize power in the northern region. We’ve completed…
The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E Jessica Alupo has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for being an expert in diagnosing the problems of Ugandans and offering solutions to them. “Having going through the workshops and training areas this morning and having seen the products, I hasten to add that H.E the President is an expert in diagnosing problems that affect the people but also he is quick to provide a solution to those problems, making the people of Uganda very lucky to have him,” she said. H.E Alupo made the remarks today while officiating at the…
This approach emphasizes the need to combine suitable technologies to address the needs of millions without access to energy while reducing the required initial investments PARIS, France, April 16, 2024/ — ENGIE Energy Access (www.ENGIE-EnergyAccess.com) is pleased to share the publication of its white paper, “Towards Universal Access to Energy: Enabling a Multi-Technology Approach in a Mini-Grid Environment.” a blueprint for action towards achieving the ambitious Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) by the 2030 deadline set by the United Nations. Download Document here: https://apo-opa.co/3UhWpj3 With just six years left to achieve the energy-related United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the task of…
Parliament operates under a set of rules designed to uphold decorum and democratic principles. Adherence to these rules reflects maturity and respect for the institution. However, recent incidents have highlighted a concerning trend of members disregarding the authority of presiding officers. For instance, when Hon. Ssekikubo persisted in speaking out of turn despite being advised by the Speaker to wait his turn, it displayed a lack of respect for parliamentary protocol. Similarly, the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, failed to uphold the dignity of his office by repeatedly raising issues for personal gain rather than fostering unity. These incidents…