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President Museveni Inaugurated a Marine Pier at the Sustainable Base in Mayuge.

President Museveni commissioned a Marine Pier in Mayuge District to enhance water security. He advised Marine commanders to study naval warfare history and discussed poverty reduction strategies. He also addressed land compensation issues for the Marine barracks and highlighted the importance of extensive agriculture in Ntokoro, Mayuge District On 28th October 2023.

URA Optimistic About Digital Tax Stamps Boosting Domestic Revenues

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is enthusiastic about the use of digital tax stamps to increase domestic revenues. Despite only 13 out of the 20 products designated for digital tax stamps complying with the Local Excise Duty Act, these stamps contributed to 65% of the over UGX 1 trillion collected in the last financial year. Since 2019, the URA has incorporated this solution into its domestic revenue mobilization strategy.

URA bags Shs 85billion in 4 months through AEO Program

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has revealed a collection of 85 billion shillings in the last four months under the Authorized Economic Operators- AEO program during 10th-anniversary celebration of the AEO program at the Sheraton Hotel on Wednesday, 25th October 2023.

The Kyabazinga of Busoga and UPDF’s Preparations for Tarehe Sita 2024

The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, hosted a team of UPDF Generals and Senior Officers at his palace to discuss preparations for the 2024 Defence Forces week, known as Tarehe Sita. The Kyabazinga pledged support for UPDF’s efforts in promoting social and economic transformation in Busoga

United Nations Praises Uganda’s Parish Development Model for Poverty Alleviation

The United Nations agencies in Uganda have commended the Ugandan government, led by President Yoweri Museveni, for launching the Parish Development Model (PDM). During the 78th United Nations Day celebrations in Gulu City, UN Resident Coordinator Susan Ngongi Namondo highlighted the PDM as a program that has the potential to lift Ugandans out of poverty and support the nation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

Government to Announce Winning Bid for Reviving Kilembe Mines At 12th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference

Vincent Kedi, the Commissioner for Licensing in the Ministry of Energy, announced during a press briefing about the upcoming 12th annual Mineral Wealth conference that the government is close to revealing the winning bid for the revival of Kilembe Mines. This follows interest from 14 companies, with seven shortlisted to submit proposals for the mine’s revitalization.