Opinions

By George Arodi As a young graduate, when I was being introduced into the circles of trade and tax, my CEO then, Kaushik Shah made me attend some of the key meetings at the Kenya Association …

By Apollo Munghinda Three key events which happened successively in the recent days have been very instrumental in shaping the narrative about the state of Uganda’s economy with specific reference …

By Tshidi Ramogase Africa’s vulnerability to climate change was once again demonstrated in late 2023, when torrential rains swept across much of East Africa, bringing devastating floods just six months …

By Jossy Muhangi The prominence that Uganda media have given to the country’s initiatives against financial crimes, particularly money laundering and terrorist financing in recent times, reminds me of the …

By George Arodi The quest for economic integration of Africa is finally here. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a historic milestone in the economic integration of the …

By Ramathan Ggoobi Many people, especially non-economists, often wonder why economists emphasise GDP more than any other economic concept. It is not uncommon to hear people wondering, “Are we going …

Until you interface with the dynamics of the used-automotive business, you will not imagine the immense work opportunities that accrue along the value chain. The used car business in Uganda …

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 …

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 …