A financial storm is brewing in the alcohol industry as the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes a steep tax increase on beer made from at least 75% locally sourced …
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The fiscal performance in March 2025 painted a mixed picture, with tax collections falling short across all major revenue categories while public spending increased. According to the performance of the …
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The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has reported sh54.9 billion in financial losses arising from Non-Revenue Water (NRW) during the financial year 2023/2024, representing 33.9% of its total water …
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Civil society organisations are calling for a more aggressive increase in tobacco taxes, arguing that the government’s current proposal to raise cigarette excise duty by 10% is insufficient to curb …
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NPA Secretary Recognizes GIZ amid intentions to unlock the true potential of creative industries.
On behalf of the Executive Authority (Board), Management and Staff of the National Planning Authority (NPA), and on my own behalf, I would like to warmly welcome you all to …
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Government chooses Culture and Creative Industries as its center for the 15-Year 10-Fold Economic Growth Strategy
Welcome to the 14th National Development Policy Forum (NDPF) focusing on the Culture and Creative Industries (CCIs). It is a pleasure to see some of Uganda’s great creative minds here …
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PRIME MINISTER ACKNOWLEDGES CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AS CATALYSTS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AT THE 14TH NDP FORUM
It is an honour to join you on this 14th National Development Policy Forum on the theme: “Creative Industries as Catalysts for Economic Growth: Harnessing Opportunities and Supporting Uganda’s Creative …
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EABC Urges East African Governments to Harmonize Fiscal Policies &Taxes Ahead of Budget Consultations to Boost Intra-EAC Trade
The East African Business Council (EABC) has called on EAC governments to adopt fiscal policies that harmonize taxes and fuel business activity, aiming to boost intra-EAC trade and increase people’s …
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Given the potential and need to generate gainful employment for the attainment of Uganda’s development aspirations, the National Planning Authority (NPA) is set to host a public forum with a …
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Uganda Takes Aim at Trillion-Shilling IFF Drain with Innovative Tracker Tool
Uganda is boldly moving to stem the tide of illicit financial flows (IFF) that siphon an estimated UGX 2 trillion from its economy annually. The nation is set to pilot …