Uganda will participate in the East Africa Trade and Investment Expo in Muscat, Oman, on April 16–17, 2025, to strengthen trade and investment ties with Oman. The Expo will showcase key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and technology.
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Ghana’s newly elected President, John Mahama, in Entebbe.The meeting focused on strengthening Pan-African cooperation, with discussions on enhancing economic integration between East and West Africa and developing strategies to protect the continent from emerging global power competition.
Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, held discussions with the Indian Business Forum led by Director General Rajesh Kumar to promote investments in Uganda. Nakalema emphasized SHIPU’s commitment to a transparent, fraud-free investment environment and introduced the Uganda Electronic Investors Protection Portal to streamline processes.
John R. Musinguzi, Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority, highlighted the transformative role of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution in improving Uganda’s Tax-to-GDP ratio.
Savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs) in the regions of Ankole and Kigezi, among others, have been urged to ensure compliance with the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) requirements to avoid heavy penalties. Savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs) in regions such as Ankole and Kigezi have been advised to adhere to the Financial Intelligence Authority […]
Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Gen Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, urged the immediate implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2719 to fully finance the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) starting January 1, 2025. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, has stressed the need for the immediate and full implementation of […]
Government of Uganda has announced the official harvest period for Vanilla Season B, running from December 27, 2024, to March 27, 2025. Minister Fred Bwino Kyakulaga highlighted initiatives to position Uganda as a global leader in high-quality vanilla production, including quality control measures, digital traceability, and collaboration with partners like Catholic Relief Services. The Government […]
Uganda Waragi’s Lemon and Ginger innovation recently won the PR and Marketing Campaign of the Year award at the Uganda Marketers Excellence Awards (UMEAs), held at Kampala Serena Hotel. The award recognizes impactful marketing campaigns, and Uganda Waragi’s successful launch added to its impressive collection of accolades Uganda Waragi’s latest innovation Lemon and Ginger worn […]
President Yoweri Museveni officially opened the Sebei Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub in Kween District, marking the end of his three-day visit to assess wealth creation efforts and the Parish Development Model in the Sebei sub-region. President Yoweri Museveni officially launched the Sebei Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub President Yoweri Museveni formally inaugurated the Sebei Zonal Presidential […]
The Ugandan government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging digital innovations to bolster tax compliance, with digital tax stamps emerging as a cornerstone of this effort. Digital tax stamps are secure labels affixed to excisable goods. The Ugandan government has reinforced its commitment to using digital innovations to strengthen tax compliance, with digital tax stamps […]
