Apr 30, 2024
Rising Global Prices Forces Ugandan Farmers to Hire Gunmen to Protect Cocoa
The increased value of cocoa, driven by adverse weather conditions affecting major producers like Ghana and Ivory Coast, has led to a surge in crop thefts, compelling Ugandan farmers to hire armed security....
Apr 23, 2024
Uganda Appoints Abhay Sharma as Head Coach for Men's National Cricket Team
The 54-year-old Indian, a former first-class wicketkeeper-batsman, has inked a three-year contract with the team as they prepare for their debut in this year's T20 World Cup....
Apr 20, 2024
President Museveni Engages with Ugandan Traders on Tax and Trade Issues after a Week-long Standoff with Revenue Collector
Acknowledging the complexity of the issues, President Museveni has asked for additional time to research and consult with technocrats on the matters raised. He has scheduled a follow-up meeting on May 7, 2024, at Kololo, where these discussions will continue....
Apr 19, 2024
Uganda Implements New ID Requirement for Large Mobile Money Transactions
Under these regulations, all high-value transactions ( UGx 1,000,000 upwards ) at authorized agent locations and operator centres on digital financial service platforms must be conducted only after verifying the customer's identity using a valid form of identification....
Apr 16, 2024
Ugandan Traders Shut Down Businesses in Protest Against New Tax System
The system, known as the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS), was introduced by the Uganda Revenue Authority in January 2021 to monitor sales and taxes in real-time....
Apr 16, 2024
Wrestling Dreams Take Shape in the Mud: Uganda's Youth Aim for the Big Leagues
Having been a wrestling fan since his childhood, Bumba later became a video jockey, translating WWE matches into Luganda for local fans....
