Uganda is making a strategic shift in global trade, moving beyond the export of raw materials and positioning itself as a producer of finished, value-added products. At the 139th Canton …
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Uganda’s biggest pool of domestic savings is preparing for a strategic shift. The National Social Security Fund is moving to channel workers’ contributions into road infrastructure, aligning with the long-standing …
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Hamis Kiggundu Unveils $48M Nakivubo Arcades on Former Drain
The transformation of downtown Kampala has reached a new peak with the official opening of the Nakivubo Arcades, a $48 million development that doubles as both a commercial hub and …
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“One Passport for Goods: Africa’s Road to ARSO 2026
African trade has long been slowed by a quiet but powerful barrier. A product made in Kampala and destined for Nairobi or Lagos often has to go through repeated testing, …
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Uganda’s 10-Year Tax Holiday Policy Explained
Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED) has released a review of the 10-year Corporate Income Tax (CIT) holidays granted to strategic investors and exporters. The key question …
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Cabinet Reinstates Trade Order with “Non-Negotiable” Stance
On April 27, 2026, Uganda’s Cabinet approved the immediate enforcement of a national Trade Order, declaring it “non-negotiable.” The directive requires informal street vendors to vacate urban verandas, walkways, and …
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The 7.7 Billion Tax Scare: How Verma Beat the URA
Imagine moving your own stock from a central warehouse to a branch, only for the taxman to later call it a “sale” and demand billions in tax. That is exactly …
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When a Discount Costs Billions: Airtel’s Tax Case vs URA Explained
For many multinational companies operating in Uganda, global purchasing power has always been a strategic advantage. Through group agreements, local subsidiaries can import equipment at significantly lower prices than competitors. …
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Uganda Suspends Nationwide Street Vendor Crackdown Amid Economic Pressure
On April 24, Uganda’s State Minister for Trade, David Bahati, announced a nationwide suspension of the controversial “trade order”, a directive that had aimed to remove street vendors, kiosks, and …
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Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO After Building a $4 Trillion Giant
When Steve Jobs handed over leadership of Apple Inc. to Tim Cook in 2011, many questioned whether an operations expert could replace a visionary. Fifteen years later, that question has …
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