By Shaka Isaac The government has undertaken an initiative to roll out the electronic Government procurement (eGP) system to all the remaining procurement and disposing entities (PDE’s) within the next…
By Mark Ruhindi There has been confusion amongst the business community arising from the changes in VAT compliance ushered in by the recent public notice by URA requiring VAT withholding…
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has presented key strategic focus areas on supporting Uganda’s Business Environment and Private Sector Competitiveness to H.E. GEN. (Rtd.) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President…
By Apollo Munghinda The Planning and Budgeting process for each financial year is done in accordance with Article 155 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and Section…
By Dr. Ian Clarke Uganda’s private sector is rather small, but the government is now turning to the private sector more than ever to meet its budget for the bloated…
By Stephen Asiimwe On October 23, 2023, the United States Department of State issued a Business Advisory for Uganda where it “inform[ed] U.S. businesses, individuals, and other U.S. persons, including…
The Deputy Secretary to the Treasury (DST), Patrick Ocailap on behalf of the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury on 15th September,2023 issued the first Budget Call Circular (1st BCC) on…
The Local Government regional budget consultations across the country (18th September to 6th October,2023) followed the National Budget Conference held on 14th September 2023 to commence the budget preparation process…
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, together with the International Growth Center hosted the 7th high-level Economic Growth Forum (EGF) under the theme: Strengthening Uganda’s Competitiveness to Foster…
By Leone Byereeta Tailgating is one of the most common ways for hackers, thieves and other unpleasant characters to gain access to restricted areas. Tailgating is a physical Social Engineering…