The battle over the future of artificial intelligence has moved from innovation labs to the courtroom. In Oakland, California, a high-stakes trial is underway that could reshape how some of …
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Uganda’s Income Tax System Moves Beyond Profit Alone
On 1 April 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development tabled the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 before Parliament, signaling a major shift in Uganda’s approach to taxing …
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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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The Tax That Will Quietly Reshape Prices Across Uganda
On 1 April 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development tabled the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 before Parliament. If passed, the proposed changes will take effect on …
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How IHK Won Against URA But Remained Indebted
When a company takes on the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in court, the outcome rarely affects just one organisation. It often reshapes how other businesses operate behind the scenes. That …
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What Every Ugandan Should Know Before Buying Insurance
In Uganda’s business circles and everyday conversations, insurance often comes with a reputation problem. Ask around, and you will likely hear the same complaint: “They take your money fast, but …
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Can Uganda Grow Tax Revenue by Reducing Mobile Money Taxes?
On April 14, 2026, a significant shift in Uganda’s fiscal debate unfolded in Parliament as telecom operators and policymakers confronted the future of mobile money taxation. Appearing before the Finance …
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Uganda’s Sovereignty Agenda Is Redrawing the Rules of Foreign Investment
In mid-April 2026, a sweeping piece of legislation entered Uganda’s political arena, with the potential to reshape the landscape of foreign investment, corporate partnerships, and advocacy. The Protection of Sovereignty …
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The Cost of Complicity: Why the Jailing of Lafarge’s Ex-CEO Redefines Boardroom Liability
The unprecedented decision by a French court to sentence the former CEO of Lafarge to six years in prison for terror financing has shattered a long-standing corporate assumption: that executives …