Ugandans seeking to work in Qatar can finally smile after the Government of Uganda revealed it is set to sign a bilateral labour agreement with the State of Qatar on Friday 21st July 2023. Following the Government of Uganda’s announcement that it will sign a bilateral Labor agreement with the State of Qatar on July […]
The Government of Uganda entered a strategic partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), this strategic alliance aims to increase the commercialization and competitiveness of agricultural production and Agro processing. The goal is to elevate the value of exports, foster agricultural sector growth, generate employment opportunities in the Agro-industry, and ensure […]
The Government of Uganda has taken a significant step towards enhancing agricultural productivity in the country by launching the distribution of tractors worth shs2.4 billion to large-scale farmers. The move is expected to bolster the agricultural sector, transform it into a thriving business enterprise, and accelerate production for both local consumption and export. Alongside the […]
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has announced its plans to launch direct flights to India, a move which will ease connectivity and strengthen trade relations between the two countries. This development comes as no surprise, considering the robust trade partnership that exists between India and Uganda. The launch of direct flights between Uganda […]
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ms Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced that 33,457 free electricity connections will be provided in the Kigezi sub-region during the current financial year. The initiative aims to promote the growth of cottage industries and improve socio-economic development. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ms Ruth Nankabirwa has announced […]
The Russian ambassador to Uganda, Semivolos, emphasizes that the upcoming summit between Russia and Uganda, scheduled to take place in St. Petersburg aims to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as well as develop a broader range of complex bilateral relations. The summit will also include private meetings between Presidents Putin and Museveni to discuss […]
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has requested an extension for the forthcoming National Housing and Population Census 2023. UBOS has completed most of the pre-census activities but requires more time to finalize the procurement process for tablets, which are essential for the enumeration exercise. Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) a body mandated with the […]
Uganda is proposing to impose a 5% tax on income derived from the provision of digital services by non-resident companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, Netflix, and Amazon. The government argues that foreign digital companies should contribute a portion of their income earned in Uganda as taxes, separate from the taxes imposed on resident companies. […]
Civil society organizations in Uganda, led by the African Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC), are urging the government to institute tax waivers for women-led young ventures. The aim is to facilitate their scalability and encourage their active participation in public procurement. The Ugandan government has been steadfastly pushed to eliminate taxes for women-led startups in […]
The governments of Uganda and South Sudan have signed a Power Sales Agreement (PSA) to strengthen power trade and socio-economic development between the two countries. As part of the agreement, a 308km power transmission line, known as the 400kV Olwiyo-Juba Power Transmission Line, will be developed, connecting the border towns of Oraba, Elegu, Kaya, and […]
