President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held discussions with the leadership of traders in Kampala and upcountry districts at State House Entebbe. The meeting followed a strike by traders who closed their businesses, expressing their discontent against Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)’s implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS). The discussions mainly centred on the taxation levied on their businesses, especially the EFRIS system. During the meeting, the President informed the traders that he will meet the technocrats from the Ministry of Financ ..read more

On Friday, the Court of Appeal Judge Oscar Kahika imposed a temporary injunction to stop Diamond Trust Bank (Uganda and Kenya) from selling property belonging to city tycoon Haruna Sentongo. Haruna Enterprises entered into an agreement with DTB Uganda and DTB Kenya on November 2, 2019, and as per the court documents submitted, they are contractually obligated under the Security Realisation Agreement. This has resulted in them being indebted to the Respondents in the amounts of Shs. 9,868,883,045 and USD 6,614,084 respectively. According to the Mortgage Regulations of 2012, applicants are ..read more

On Friday, High Court Judge Musa Sekaana dismissed Richard Byarugaba’s case seeking the removal of Patrick Ayota as the Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The judge stated that the court could not overturn Mr Ayota’s appointment, as it resulted from a recommendation of the Board. In 2021, a dispute arose within the National Social Security Fund between the Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Betty Ongom Amongi, and Mr Byarugaba, an applicant. The Minister attempted to terminate Byarugaba’s contract early by arguing that he would automatically retire ..read more

In a groundbreaking development, Uganda-based technology startup Yo-Waste has emerged victorious, securing a coveted spot for pilot implementation with Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) as part of Cohort 5 of the esteemed 100+ Accelerator program.  This partnership not only signifies a significant leap for Yo-Waste but also underscores the growing importance of innovative solutions in waste management and environmental sustainability. According to a statement released by Yo-Waste, the startup is set to embark on a glass waste collection and recycling program, leveraging its innovative mobile a ..read more

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has unleashed a torrent of revelations, saying Uganda’s oil and gas sector has hit exciting new levels. In an electrifying address that reverberated through the hallowed halls of the 9th Oil and Gas Convention in Kampala, organized under the theme “The Journey to First Oil in the Face of a Just Energy Transition,” Minister Ruth Nankabirwa made this remarkable revelation, which sent shockwaves of excitement rippling through the gathered dignitaries and industry titans.  Standing at the pinnacle of a meticulously adorned st ..read more

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today launched the National Patriotism Environmental Protection campaign at Kitebi Secondary School- Rubaga Division, Kampala. During the launch, President Museveni said he was happy with the campaign since it aims at conserving the environment. “People who go into wetlands, on lakeshores, on river banks, are really enemies of the country,” he explained. “I’m glad that you are coming out and you are coming out strongly to chase people who are in the wetlands. We told them to leave the wetlands. The ones in Bukedi, Kigezi and Busoga were misled by the Britis ..read more

The Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Gen Moses Ali has commended President Museveni for his steadfast leadership that is aimed at helping society to find solutions to real-life challenges affecting Ugandans such as youth unemployment that remains a serious challenge. “We owe a debt of gratitude to His Excellency the President for this landmark development in the continued search for practical solutions to the challenges affecting the youth in Uganda today, mainly unemployment and a mismatch in skills that are demanded in the market. I salute him for guiding the government to come up with initiat ..read more

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Mr Girisch Nair is a successful businessman in East Africa. He’s the chairman of Technology Associates, a versatile tech company, which has been behind several transformative ICT projects in the region. He was recently appointed Consul representing a highly recognized country in the ICT world, the Republic of Estonia. We caught up with him to discuss what this new role, and Uganda-Estonia ties, entails. 1. Congratulations, upon your appointment as the Honorary Consul of Estonia in Uganda. What does the opening of the Consulate mean for Uganda and Estonia ties or people? Nair: Thank you. O ..read more