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Strengthening Uganda’s Tax System: URA’s Innovative Approach to Combat International Tax Evasion

A three-day onsite assessment by OECD experts to evaluate Uganda Revenue Authority’s readiness for receiving financial information from over 120 countries regarding Ugandan taxpayers with assets abroad. A team of experts from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has undertaken a comprehensive three-day onsite assessment of the Uganda Revenue Authority’s readiness pertaining to […]

Uganda and Botswana Collaborate to Tackle Foot and Mouth Disease

President Museveni discusses with Botswana scientists to address Foot and Mouth disease in Uganda. Botswana Vaccine Institute will help develop a vaccine, with samples collected and testing underway during the meeting between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Botswana scientists at State House, Entebbe yesterday, 19th Feb 2024. Botswana Vaccine Institute is to help Uganda find […]

Uganda Shifts Focus to Tanzania for Oil Imports Amid Dispute with Kenya

Uganda is nearing a deal with Tanzania to reroute its main sea route for oil imports, opting to establish a refined petroleum products pipeline from Tanga port to Kampala. This decision follows a fallout between President Museveni and Kenyan President William Ruto over Kenya’s move to block Uganda from using its oil pipeline. Negotiations between […]

Government Approves sh13b Additional Funding for Healthcare Infrastructure

The Government allocated funds for upgrading health centers and renovating existing ones in line with its policy of ensuring adequate healthcare facilities per constituency and sub-county. The aim is to improve healthcare delivery, reduce the need for patients to travel to regional hospitals, and de-congest referral hospitals The Government released sh13.39b for upgrading health Centre […]

Presidential Directive on Evaluation of Training Facilities for AFCON 2027

President Museveni’s directive to assess training fields for the 2027 AFCON tournament, along with funding requirements for stadium construction and commitment fees. President Yoweri Museveni has instructed the state sports minister, Peter Ogwang, to assess various training fields for their suitability in accommodating the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The selection process considered […]

President Museveni Launches New Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Establishment: A Milestone in Defence Transformation

President Museveni launched the new Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) establishment, delegating command and administration powers to General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, the Chief of Defence Forces. This development, enacted at a Defence Council meeting, marks a significant milestone in defence transformation. President Museveni handing over the new UPDF establishment to Gen Mbadi at State House […]

President Museveni Urges Leaders to Prioritize Household Income for Sustainable Development

President Museveni recently met with leaders from Gomba and Sembabule districts to discuss the progress of a project initiated in 2011 aimed at improving livelihoods through increased household income. Emphasizing the importance of addressing poverty at its core, Museveni highlighted the success of the pilot project in nine villages and urged leaders to extend similar […]

Byekwaso unveils squad for Uganda’s U20 ahead of All Africa Games 2024

Morley Byekwaso Ochama, the Head Coach of Uganda’s U20 Men’s National Team, has carefully selected a provisional squad of 39 talented players for the 2024 All Africa Games. The team will kick off its preparations this week at the FUFA House, before moving to the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru for an intense residential training […]