ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, is thrilled to announce that Ms. Lilian Nansoke, a single mother of five from Nakawuka, Wakiso District, has emerged as …
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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS SYSTEM KEY TO EXPORTS PROMOTION & ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), hosted the National Conference on Geographical Indications Systems in Uganda at the Protea Hotel in …
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Did Govt Plan for the Additional 11 Million People Before Approving the Budget?
As governments craft their financial year budgets, they consider various factors, including the country’s population, which is critical for allocating resources equitably and accurately. Without knowing the exact population, it …
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NDPIV to provide 885,000 jobs annually over the 5 year implementation period
The Minister of State for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, has revealed that on 26 March 2024, the Cabinet approved the Strategic Direction for the fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV) that …
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“There are not many taxes in Uganda”- says President Museveni as he cautions traders against endless importation.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has disagreed with traders who say that there are many taxes in the country being imposed on them. “The first claim is …
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UMA Unveil Fraud Database to curb financial crime
The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) unveiled plans to launch a fraud database to tackle the increasing problem of financial crime within Uganda’s business community. The database, currently under development will …
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On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the Parliament of Uganda withdrew 36 out of 39 Bills intended to effect the rationalization and merger of agencies. This decision came after opposition from …
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The Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development has revised the budget estimates for the financial year 2024/25 upwards from 52.7 trillion shillings to 53.3 trillion shillings.
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Ugandan innovators can gain in proposed switch to circular economyÂ
One of the most annoying things for a pedestrian is to have someone in a vehicle chuck out an empty plastic bottle that lands at their feet. Frequently, the culprit …
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Uganda has bilateral agreements with neighboring East African countries to both sell and purchase electricity. Initially, Uganda’s power trading was limited to Kenya due to the two countries’ interconnection, but …