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Deputy Speaker Tayebwa has called for the closure of all pornographic websites due to their negative impact on young children in Uganda

Thomas Tayebwa, the deputy speaker of parliament in Uganda, has called for the closure of all pornographic websites due to their negative impact on young children. He questioned the benefits of pornography and its contribution to the country while emphasizing the need to protect the ideal family structure Thomas Tayebwa, the deputy speaker of parliament, […]

UPDFSensitizes Senior Officers on Financial Literacy as they Prepare to Retire

The UPDF Deputy Chief of Personnel and Administration (D/CPA) Brig Gen Godfrey Kigozi has advised UPDF senior officers who are yet to retire this financial year to have a retirement plan with a positive mind in the new life they are to begin in retirement while addressing senior UPDF officers at Gadaffi barracks Jinja yesterday […]

Uganda Seeks to Impose 5% Tax on Foreign Digital Companies

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. […]

President Museveni Supports NRM Candidate in Oyam North By-Election, 900 UPC members cross to NRM

President Yoweri Museveni recently spoke at campaign rallies in support of Samuel Engola Okello Junior, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate for the Oyam North Parliamentary By-Election. Museveni emphasized that NRM’s politics are based on science and aimed at resolving the issues faced by Ugandans. The NRM Secretary General reported that the campaign had been […]

Former NSSF Director and Finance Director Ordered to Refund Ugx 5 Billion: IGG Exposes Mismanagement and Calls for Legislative Reform

The Inspector General of Government Beti Kamya, has ordered the former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Richard Byarugaba, and the Director of Finance, Stevens Mwaje, to refund a total of UGX 5.1 billion (Ugandan shillings) or face prosecution. Kamya released a report detailing allegations of mismanagement and corruption at the NSSF. […]

Uganda selected to host the 4th Hydro Africa 2023 Conference and Exhibition

The Conference discusses the regional conferences for AFRICA, co-hosted by AquaMedia International and ICOLD, with the aim of bringing together global experts to focus on issues related to water storage and hydropower development in Africa. The objective of the regional conferences for AFRICA, co-hosted by Aqua~Media International and ICOLD, in collaboration with the governments of […]

General Mbadi asks operational legal advisers and commanders to respect laws

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Wilson Mbadi has asked participants at the ongoing Operational Expert Legal Advisors (LEGAD) and Commanders Workshop to respect laws in an operational setting for the success of missionsat the Imperial Golf View Hotel in Entebbe yesterday 4th July 2023. During the Operational Expert Legal Advisors (LEGAD) and Commanders […]

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Calls for Unified Stance on Anti-Homosexuality Act and Regulation of DNA Testing

The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has tasked the Prime Minister Robinah Nabanjja, to develop a consistent and clear stance on the Anti-Homosexuality Act for Uganda’s diplomatic missions abroad. He emphasized the need for a unified voice on the act’s discussions, especially as it is being debated internationally. The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja, has been tasked […]

Ugandan Companies Shine at the Annual Pacesetter Awards East African Chapter

The prestigious Annual Pacesetter Awards East African Chapter recently took place at the Weston Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, and brought together participants from 10 countries in the East African region. This grand event aimed to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals who have demonstrated remarkable performance, innovation, and commitment within their […]

Mandela National Stadium Renovation Deadline Extended to November for Major Upgrades and Infrastructure Development

The Mandela National Stadium, initially set to be completed by August 1st , 2023, will now be ready by November 30th , 2023, according to the First Lady and the Minister of Education and Sports. The UPDF Engineering Brigade requested a change in completion dates to accommodate crucial modifications as part of the stadium’s massive […]